The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

John IVAN Rennie

M, b. 9 November 1919, d. 6 June 2004

John IVAN Rennie (1919 - 2004)
Source: Marie Rennie-Wilson

Father

John Taylor Rennie b. 3 Sep 1876, d. 26 Apr 1954

Mother

Zella May Shier b. 13 Nov 1887, d. 3 Nov 1986

Relationships

5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
1st 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 Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier

Last Edited

31 Jan 2026

Name Variation

John IVAN Rennie was also known as Ivan Rennie.

Birth*

He was born on 9 November 1919.

He was the son of John Taylor Rennie and Zella May Shier.

Marriage*

John IVAN Rennie married Doris Lorine Phair, daughter of George Wm. Cecil Phair and Mabel Lavina Woon, on 2 October 1948.

Source: Marie Rennie-Wilson

Death*

John IVAN Rennie died on 6 June 2004 at age 84.

Burial*

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

Family

Doris Lorine Phair b. 8 June 1923, d. 25 January 2026

John Taylor Rennie

M, b. 3 September 1876, d. 26 April 1954

John Taylor Rennie (1876 - 1954)
Source: Marie Rennie-Wilson

Father

James Rennie b. 1845, d. 8 Dec 1922

Mother

Jean Moir b. 1856, d. 6 Jun 1923

Charts

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

Last Edited

28 Jun 2023

Birth*

John Taylor Rennie was born on 3 September 1876 in Lot 17, Conc 1 Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of James Rennie and Jean Moir.

(Witness) Engagement

John Taylor Rennie witnessed the engagement of Zella May Shier in August 1916; to John T. Rennie.

Marriage*

John Taylor Rennie married Zella May Shier, daughter of Richard LOFTUS Shier and Mary Ann Speiran, on 19 September 1916 in Brock Twp., Lot 5, Conc. 6, Pleasant Valley Farm, Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Globe and Mail, Sept 28, 1916

Death*

John Taylor Rennie died on 26 April 1954 in Brock Twp., Blackwater, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 77.

Globe and Mail, Apr 28, 1954

Burial*

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

Family

Zella May Shier b. 13 November 1887, d. 3 November 1986

Children

John IVAN Rennie+ b. 9 Nov 1919, d. 6 Jun 2004
Dr. James Clarence (CLARE) Rennie Ph D+ b. 14 Sep 1926, d. 23 Jun 2016

Amelia Rentz

F, b. 16 December 1875

Last Edited

28 Sep 2015

Birth*

Amelia Rentz was born on 16 December 1875 in Poland.

Marriage*

She married Adam Shier.

Married Name

Her married name was Shier.

Family

Adam Shier b. 1877

Child

Samuel Shier+ b. 16 May 1915, d. 13 Aug 2003

Walter Eldon Renwick

M, b. 1904

Charts

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

Last Edited

11 Apr 2018

Birth*

Walter Eldon Renwick was born in 1904.

Marriage*

He married Mary Amanda Eadie, daughter of Colin Sharpe Eadie and Amanda Louise Switzer, on 10 March 1926 in Glenannan, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Mary Amanda Eadie b. 22 June 1903

Lorraine Reygaert

F, b. 1931, d. 25 October 2005

Charts

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

Last Edited

16 Sep 2021

Birth*

Lorraine Reygaert was born in 1931.

Marriage*

She married John Adam Shier, son of William Henry (Harry) Shier and Helen Rita Porzondek, on 10 February 1948.

Married Name

As of 10 February 1948,her married name was Shier.

Death*

Lorraine Reygaert died on 25 October 2005 in Largo Medical Centre, Largo, Florida, United States.

Tampa Bay Times, Florida
Oct 28, 2005

Married Name

Her married name was Danford.

Marriage*

She married Richard E. Danford.

Family 1

John Adam Shier b. 5 September 1927, d. 12 June 1993

Child

Alan John Shier+ b. 24 Sep 1948, d. 8 Apr 2010

Family 2

Richard E. Danford b. 20 March 1923, d. 27 April 2019

Vera Reynalds

F, b. 31 May 1907

Last Edited

21 Jun 2012

Married Name

Her married name was McEachern.

Marriage*

Vera Reynalds married Gerald Donald McEachern, son of Alexander McEachern and Alice Emma St. John.

Birth*

Vera Reynalds was born on 31 May 1907.

Family

Gerald Donald McEachern b. 30 March 1905

Donna May Reyner

F, b. 1940, d. 8 February 2008

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Martin Shier (1770 - ?)

Last Edited

27 Jun 2019

Birth*

Donna May Reyner was born in 1940.

Married Name

As of 25 November 1961,her married name was Shire.

Marriage*

She married Robert William Shire, son of Maynard Walter Shire and Alice Loraine Huges, on 25 November 1961.

Death*

Donna May Reyner died on 8 February 2008.¹

Family

Robert William Shire b. 1 February 1940, d. 16 March 2012

Citations

[S131] Unknown compiler, compiler, "E-Mail Message"; E-Mail from daughter, Sandra Lalonde, 2019-06-26, Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Bernice Cathleen Reynolds

F, b. 10 November 1908

Father

Robert James Reynolds b. 1867

Mother

Ida Jane Bertha Maud Weese b. 10 Dec 1869, d. 9 Jul 1913

Last Edited

30 Apr 2026

Birth*

Bernice Cathleen Reynolds was born on 10 November 1908 in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Robert James Reynolds and Ida Jane Bertha Maud Weese.

Dorothy Reynolds

F, b. 13 March 1915, d. 1 February 2015

Father

William John Reynolds b. 15 Jul 1874, d. 11 Sep 1931

Mother

Alice Rynard b. 19 Jul 1878, d. 9 Mar 1958

Relationships

6th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

22 Jan 2024

Birth*

Dorothy Reynolds was born on 13 March 1915.

She was the daughter of William John Reynolds and Alice Rynard.

Married Name

Her married name was Steinbart.

Marriage*

Dorothy Reynolds married Ronald Harris Steinbart.

Death*

Dorothy Reynolds died on 1 February 2015 in Oak Bank, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada, at age 99; DOROTHY ALICE STEINBART (nee REYNOLDS) March 13, 1915 - February 1, 2015 It is with sadness we announce the passing of Dorothy Steinbart of OakBank, Manitoba on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the age of 99 years. Dorothy will be sadly missed by her daughter Alice, son Murray (Loretta), and grandchildren Sarah and Eric. She was predeceased by her husband Ronald. Cremation has taken place and no formal funeral service will be held. www.seasonsfunerals.ca.

Family

Ronald Harris Steinbart b. 31 August 1913, d. 24 October 2002

Elizabeth Ann Reynolds

F, b. 22 September 1863, d. 9 November 1894

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Elizabeth Ann Reynolds was born on 22 September 1863.

Married Name

As of 22 September 1885,her married name was Speiran.

Marriage*

She married Alfred Speiran, son of Charles Speiran Sr. and Sarah Carson Moore, on 22 September 1885 in Victoria Corners, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; Reg # 41673.

Death*

Elizabeth Ann Reynolds died on 9 November 1894 in Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 31.

Family

Alfred Speiran b. 20 September 1861, d. 28 July 1915

Children

Ada Evaline Speiran+ b. 3 Dec 1886, d. 16 Nov 1958
Mary Beatrice Speiran b. 3 Sep 1888, d. 6 Mar 1969
William Carson Speiran+ b. 28 Sep 1891, d. 10 Mar 1971
Elizabeth Ann Speiran b. 10 Sep 1894, d. 1981

Franklin Reynolds

M, b. 1870, d. 22 May 1912

Father

John Reynolds

Mother

Sarah Lewis

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

11 Jan 2022

Birth*

Franklin Reynolds was born in 1870 in York County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of John Reynolds and Sarah Lewis.

Marriage*

Franklin Reynolds married Margaret Alice St. John, daughter of Julius St. John and Martha Brethour, on 25 June 1904 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Franklin Reynolds died on 22 May 1912 in Western Hospital, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

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

Source: Liz Gowlanlock
Findagrave Mem # 167644361

Family

Margaret Alice St. John b. 10 March 1872, d. 1 December 1951

Children

Martha ADELINE Reynolds b. 28 May 1905, d. 1983
Lawrence Franklin Reynolds b. 21 Jan 1907, d. 29 Jul 1950
Margaret Gladys Reynolds b. 31 Oct 1911, d. 1951

Jessie Leonora Reynolds

F, b. 11 June 1909

Father

William John Reynolds b. 15 Jul 1874, d. 11 Sep 1931

Mother

Alice Rynard b. 19 Jul 1878, d. 9 Mar 1958

Relationships

6th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

10 Aug 2022

Birth*

Jessie Leonora Reynolds was born on 11 June 1909 in Winnipeg, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

She was the daughter of William John Reynolds and Alice Rynard.

(Witness) Census

Jessie Leonora Reynolds appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Michael WILLIAM Rynard in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 20 April 1935,her married name was Bailey.

John Reynolds

Last Edited

27 Oct 2016

Marriage*

John Reynolds married Mary Gray.

Family

Mary Gray

Child

Mary Ann Reynolds+ b. 22 Aug 1865, d. 20 Aug 1940

John Reynolds

Last Edited

11 Jan 2022

Marriage*

John Reynolds married Sarah Lewis.

Family

Sarah Lewis

Child

Franklin Reynolds+ b. 1870, d. 22 May 1912

Lawrence Franklin Reynolds

M, b. 21 January 1907, d. 29 July 1950

Father

Franklin Reynolds b. 1870, d. 22 May 1912

Mother

Margaret Alice St. John b. 10 Mar 1872, d. 1 Dec 1951

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

11 Jan 2022

Birth*

Lawrence Franklin Reynolds was born on 21 January 1907 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Franklin Reynolds and Margaret Alice St. John.

(Witness) Census

Lawrence Franklin Reynolds appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Margaret Alice St. John in Brock Twp., Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Lawrence Franklin Reynolds married Martha Mercedes Sturman, daughter of William Sturman and Martha Perrin, on 12 July 1928 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

Census*

Lawrence Franklin Reynolds appeared on the census of 1930 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

Death*

He died on 29 July 1950 in Redford, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, at age 43.

Detroit Free Press
July 30, 1950

Family

Martha Mercedes Sturman b. 27 August 1909, d. 1 October 1999

Margaret Gladys Reynolds

F, b. 31 October 1911, d. 1951

Father

Franklin Reynolds b. 1870, d. 22 May 1912

Mother

Margaret Alice St. John b. 10 Mar 1872, d. 1 Dec 1951

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

11 Jan 2022

Birth*

Margaret Gladys Reynolds was born on 31 October 1911 in Brock Twp., Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Franklin Reynolds and Margaret Alice St. John.

(Witness) Census

Margaret Gladys Reynolds appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Margaret Alice St. John in Brock Twp., Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Margaret Gladys Reynolds died in 1951.

Burial*

She was buried in Brock Twp., Sunderland Cemetery, Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Source: Liz Gowlanlock
Findagrave Mem # 167644361

Martha ADELINE Reynolds

F, b. 28 May 1905, d. 1983

Father

Franklin Reynolds b. 1870, d. 22 May 1912

Mother

Margaret Alice St. John b. 10 Mar 1872, d. 1 Dec 1951

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

11 Jan 2022

Name Variation

Martha ADELINE Reynolds was also known as Martha Ellen Reynolds.

Birth*

She was born on 28 May 1905 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Franklin Reynolds and Margaret Alice St. John.

Married Name

As of 29 December 1936,her married name was Noy.

Marriage*

Martha ADELINE Reynolds married Douglas Henry Noy, son of Percy Charles Noy and Edith Bird, on 29 December 1936 in Timmins, District of Cochrane, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Martha ADELINE Reynolds died in 1983 in Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery, Woodstock, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Douglas Henry Noy b. 2 February 1910, d. 1982

Mary Ann Reynolds

F, b. 22 August 1865, d. 20 August 1940

Father

John Reynolds

Mother

Mary Gray

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

21 Jan 2024

Birth*

Mary Ann Reynolds was born on 22 August 1865.¹

She was the daughter of John Reynolds and Mary Gray.

Married Name

As of 28 March 1900,her married name was Teskey.

Marriage*

Mary Ann Reynolds married Henry Teskey, son of Joseph Teskey and Mary Ann Shier, on 28 March 1900 in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Mary Ann Reynolds died on 20 August 1940 in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, at age 74.

Burial*

She was buried in St Andrews and St. James Cemetery, Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Henry Teskey b. 7 February 1859, d. 19 September 1925

Children

Dalton Aubrey Teskey b. 26 Mar 1901, d. 1 May 1989
Marjorie Anna Teskey b. 15 Jun 1902, d. 6 Aug 1990

Citations

[S3] Unknown household, April 1901 Census of Canada, unknown repository address, unknown repository, Census of Henry Teskey and Mary Ann (Minnie) Teskey.

Myrtle Lenora Reynolds

F, b. 8 September 1900, d. 3 September 1992

Father

Robert James Reynolds b. 1867

Mother

Ida Jane Bertha Maud Weese b. 10 Dec 1869, d. 9 Jul 1913

Last Edited

30 Apr 2026

Birth*

Myrtle Lenora Reynolds was born on 8 September 1900 in Reach Twp., Victoria Corners, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Robert James Reynolds and Ida Jane Bertha Maud Weese.

Death*

Myrtle Lenora Reynolds died on 3 September 1992 in Foothills Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at age 91.

Source: Calgary Herald
Sept 8, 1992

Burial*

She was buried in Queen's Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Source: Pam
Findagrave Mem# 144573577

Robert James Reynolds

M, b. 1867

Last Edited

30 Apr 2026

Birth*

Robert James Reynolds was born in 1867 in Reach Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Ida Jane Bertha Maud Weese, daughter of Catherine Brethour, on 30 October 1889 in Reach Twp., Victoria Corners, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Ida Jane Bertha Maud Weese b. 10 December 1869, d. 9 July 1913

Children

Myrtle Lenora Reynolds b. 8 Sep 1900, d. 3 Sep 1992
Bernice Cathleen Reynolds b. 10 Nov 1908

William John Reynolds

M, b. 15 July 1874, d. 11 September 1931

Charts

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

Last Edited

5 Jan 2023

Birth*

William John Reynolds was born on 15 July 1874.

Marriage*

He married Alice Rynard, daughter of Michael Rynard and Mary JANE Shier, on 20 June 1906 in Winnipeg, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

Death*

William John Reynolds died on 11 September 1931 at age 57.

Burial*

He was buried in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

Family

Alice Rynard b. 19 July 1878, d. 9 March 1958

Children

Jessie Leonora Reynolds b. 11 Jun 1909
Dorothy Reynolds b. 13 Mar 1915, d. 1 Feb 2015

Flossie Bell Rhindress

F, b. 20 June 1922, d. 17 November 1995

Last Edited

26 Nov 2011

Birth*

Flossie Bell Rhindress was born on 20 June 1922 in Saintfield, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

She married Charles CECIL White on 4 September 1946 in Port Hope, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 4 September 1946,her married name was White.

Death*

Flossie Bell Rhindress died on 17 November 1995 in Port Hope, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, at age 73.

Family

Charles CECIL White b. 20 February 1922, d. 28 December 2016

Leslie Herbert Samuel Rice

M, b. 21 June 1903, d. 4 August 1994

Charts

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

Last Edited

9 Feb 2013

Birth*

Leslie Herbert Samuel Rice was born on 21 June 1903.

Marriage*

He married Ethel Alberta Gibson, daughter of Robert Philip Gibson and Phoebe Jane Shier, on 10 December 1983.

Death*

Leslie Herbert Samuel Rice died on 4 August 1994 at age 91.

Family

Ethel Alberta Gibson b. 20 May 1909, d. 12 December 2001

Lillian Ida Rich

Last Edited

11 Jan 2020

Family

George Henry Sweetlove

Child

George Frederick Sweetlove b. 1903

David Richards

Father

Lewin Richards b. 1918, d. 13 Jun 2010

Mother

Nora Doupe b. 1919

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

15 Feb 2019

David Richards was the son of Lewin Richards and Nora Doupe.

Eva C. Richards

F, b. 1891

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of John Shier III (1805 - 1892)

Last Edited

8 Dec 2015

Married Name

Her married name was Blackwell.

Birth*

Eva C. Richards was born in 1891.

Marriage*

She married William Edwin Blackwell, son of George C. Blackwell and Mary (Minnie) Shier, on 4 July 1911.

(Witness) Census

Eva C. Richards appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 in the household of William Edwin Blackwell in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, United States.

Family

William Edwin Blackwell b. 25 December 1886, d. 18 March 1946

Child

Betty Jeanne Blackwell d. 17 Apr 1924

Flora Frances Richards

F, b. 1897

Charts

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

Last Edited

26 Feb 2017

Birth*

Flora Frances Richards was born in 1897.

Married Name

As of 1916,her married name was St. John.

Marriage*

She married Howard Louis St. John, son of James Henry St. John and Margaret Jane Gregg, in 1916.

Family

Howard Louis St. John b. 1 November 1890, d. 25 April 1959

Children

Alice Margaret St. John+ b. 1917
Gladys St. John b. 1918
Howard Francis St. John¹ b. 1920
Ray St. John+ b. 1921
Ruth St. John+ b. 1922
Frank St. John+ b. 1924
Beatrice Pearl St. John b. 1933, d. 1933

Citations

[S50] Unknown author, Family Tree of Descendents of James Henry St. John (1962) (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date).

Lewin Richards

M, b. 1918, d. 13 June 2010

Lewin Richards (1918 - 2010)
Yourlifemoments.ca

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

15 Feb 2019

Birth*

Lewin Richards was born in 1918.

Marriage*

He married Nora Doupe, daughter of Charles Amos Seymour Doupe and Amelia Hawkins.

Death*

Lewin Richards died on 13 June 2010; RICHARDS, Lewin - Peacefully at Nipissing Manor on Sunday June 13th, 2010 at the age of 92 years. Predeceased by his wife Nora Doupe and a son David. Dear father of Cheryl (Michel Corbeil) of Callander. He will be fondly remembered by his two grandchildren Jeffrey and Lance (Tina) Evers and two great grandchildren Rebecca and Rachel. Family receiving friends at HILLSIDE FUNERAL SERVICES, 362 Airport Rd., on Saturday June 26th from 1 pm until 3 pm. Funeral service at the Funeral Home at 3:30 pm. Donations to the Nipissing Manor in memory of Lewin will be gratefully acknowledged by his family. Special thanks to staff of Nipissing Manor for their compassion and care given to Lewin during his stay at their nursing home. Online condolences at www.hillsidefuneral.ca.

Family

Nora Doupe b. 1919

Child

David Richards

Rachel Richards

Last Edited

9 Aug 2017

Family

Cornelius Cutting

Child

Susan Charlotte Cutting+ b. 1 Jun 1891, d. 5 Dec 1925

Frank Cockburn Richardson

M, b. 26 February 1913, d. 1995

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Samuel Shier (1796 - 1878) and Ann Smith
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

27 Nov 2015

Birth*

Frank Cockburn Richardson was born on 26 February 1913 in Sturgeon Falls, District of Nipissing, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Helen Alberta Doupe, daughter of Henry Alvin Doupe and Phoebe Arvilla Bartram.

Death*

Frank Cockburn Richardson died in 1995 in British Columbia, Canada.

Burial*

He was buried in Hazelmere Cemetery, Hazelmere, British Columbia, Canada.

Photo: bluemermaid68
Findagrave

Family

Helen Alberta Doupe b. 3 April 1912, d. 30 November 1999

Harold James Valentine Richardson

M, b. 1909, d. 22 June 2003

Charts

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

Last Edited

15 Aug 2019

Birth*

Harold James Valentine Richardson was born in 1909 in Pickering, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Mary Evelyn Spencer, daughter of Charles Byron Spencer and Luella C. Lynde, on 14 February 1934 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Harold James Valentine Richardson died on 22 June 2003.

Burial*

He was buried in Society of Friends Cemetery, Ajax, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit: Jim Marsh
Findagrave Mem. # 132272649

Family

Mary Evelyn Spencer b. 22 December 1909, d. 13 April 1983

James Richardson

Last Edited

5 Mar 2021

Marriage*

James Richardson married Jennie Isabel Brown.

Family

Jennie Isabel Brown

Child

Jenny Beatrice Richardson+ b. 1902

Jenny Beatrice Richardson

F, b. 1902

Father

James Richardson

Mother

Jennie Isabel Brown

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of John Shier III (1805 - 1892)

Last Edited

5 Mar 2021

Birth*

Jenny Beatrice Richardson was born in 1902 in Alberta, Canada.

She was the daughter of James Richardson and Jennie Isabel Brown.

Marriage*

Jenny Beatrice Richardson married Walter Harold Shier, son of William Ousley Shier and Agnes Isabella Cole, on 24 May 1926 in Hopeville, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 24 May 1926,her married name was Shier.

Family

Walter Harold Shier b. 27 July 1896

Child

Harold Raymond Shier b. 24 Jul 1927, d. 13 Jul 2013

Joseph Howard Reynolds Richardson

M, b. 31 July 1911, d. 1997

Charts

Last Edited

4 Apr 2014

Marriage*

Joseph Howard Reynolds Richardson married Kathleen Roberta Doupe, daughter of Henry Alvin Doupe and Phoebe Arvilla Bartram.

Birth*

Joseph Howard Reynolds Richardson was born on 31 July 1911.

Death*

He died in 1997.

Family

Kathleen Roberta Doupe b. 8 May 1918, d. 2006

Eliza Myrtle Hazel Richmond

F, b. 1890

Charts

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

Last Edited

7 Feb 2024

Birth*

Eliza Myrtle Hazel Richmond was born in 1890.

Married Name

As of 5 May 1911,her married name was Lowes.

Marriage*

She married John Miller Lowes, son of Joseph Lowes Jr. and Eliza Ann Miller, on 5 May 1911 in Peterborough, Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Eliza Myrtle Hazel Richmond appeared on the census of 1931 in the household of John Miller Lowes in Otonabee Twp., Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

John Miller Lowes b. 1879

Children

Gerald Elwin Lowes b. 4 Sep 1916
Earle N. Lowes+ b. 21 Mar 1918, d. 26 Apr 1991
Helen M. Lowes b. 7 Jun 1919, d. 29 Mar 2006
Ross R. Lowes b. 1921
Lila D. Lowes b. 1929

Ruby Corinne Richmond

F, b. 15 December 1913, d. 29 March 2001

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

15 Mar 2016

Birth*

Ruby Corinne Richmond was born on 15 December 1913.

Married Name

As of 26 November 1930,her married name was Doupe.

Marriage*

She married William JAMES Doupe, son of Samuel Stewart Doupe and Ethel May Browne, on 26 November 1930.

Death*

Ruby Corinne Richmond died on 29 March 2001 at age 87.

Burial*

She was buried in Reidville Cemetery, Camden Twp., Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

William JAMES Doupe b. 7 August 1909, d. 28 September 1987

Child

Jack Leslie Doupe+ b. 3 Sep 1934, d. 10 Aug 2015

Catherine Riddell

F, b. 25 April 1880, d. 4 May 1918

Catherine Riddell-Shier (1880 - 1918)
Photo: Dorothy Shier

Father

Robert J. Riddell

Mother

Susan Sherwood

Relationship

Grandmother of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#1)
Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#2)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling (#1)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling (#2)

Last Edited

12 Jul 2021

Birth*

Catherine Riddell was born on 25 April 1880 in Georgina Twp, York County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Robert J. Riddell and Susan Sherwood.

Marriage*

Catherine Riddell married Simon Shier, son of Theophilus Shier and Sophia Gertrude Terrill, on 21 July 1897 in Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Catherine Riddell appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Simon Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 22 January 1914,her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

Catherine Riddell married George Walter Shier, son of Theophilus Shier and Sophia Gertrude Terrill, on 22 January 1914 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Catherine Riddell died on 4 May 1918 in Brock Twp., Lot 1 Conc 13, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 38.

Burial*

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

Family 1

Simon Shier b. 23 November 1865, d. 27 May 1910

Children

Robert Seward Shier b. 20 Apr 1898, d. 10 Sep 1976
Clara May SOPHIA Shier b. 16 Dec 1900, d. 9 Sep 1901
Andrew Washington Shier+ b. 10 May 1902, d. 22 Jan 1989
Della Irene Shier+ b. 6 Jun 1903, d. 2 Jan 1960
Simon Christopher Shier b. 22 Jun 1904, d. 27 Sep 1905
Reuben Carl Shier+ b. 10 Nov 1905, d. 30 Apr 1987
Lucy Gertrude Shier+ b. 26 Nov 1908, d. 4 Jun 1970
Bessy Margaret Shier b. 9 Mar 1910, d. 29 Sep 1910

Family 2

George Walter Shier b. 28 August 1880, d. October 1962

Children

William HENRY Shier+ b. 16 Jul 1915, d. 12 Dec 1966
Lydia Catherine Shier+ b. 30 Apr 1918, d. 22 Sep 1999

Lieut. Col. John Morrison Riddell

M, b. 1892, d. 13 April 1961

Last Edited

19 Dec 2019

Birth*

Lieut. Col. John Morrison Riddell was born in 1892.

Marriage*

He married Alice VELMA Kirvan, daughter of James Kirvan and Amelia Ella (Millicient) Hill, on 28 December 1920 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Lieut. Col. John Morrison Riddell died on 13 April 1961 in Lakeworth, Florida, United States.

Burial*

He was buried in Capital Memorial Gardens, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Alice VELMA Kirvan b. 8 August 1893, d. 7 December 1965

Robert J. Riddell

Relationship

Great-grandfather of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

12 Oct 2017

Marriage*

Robert J. Riddell married Susan Sherwood.

Family

Susan Sherwood

Child

Catherine Riddell+ b. 25 Apr 1880, d. 4 May 1918

Clifford E. Riddle Sr.

M, b. 1895

Last Edited

18 Jun 2022

Birth*

Clifford E. Riddle Sr. was born in 1895.

Loa Riddle

Last Edited

9 Apr 2025

Marriage*

Loa Riddle married Robert Dale Long.

Family

Robert Dale Long b. 28 March 1919, d. 20 April 1969

Elizabeth (Betsey) Ridgway

F, b. 1812, d. 31 October 1862

Charts

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

Last Edited

21 Feb 2016

Married Name

Her married name was Shier.

Birth*

Elizabeth (Betsey) Ridgway was born in 1812 in Ashton-under-Lynne, Lancashire County, England, United Kingdom.

Marriage*

She married Charles Newkerck Shier, son of Henry Tice Shier and Barbara Anne Krauskopf, on 24 March 1830 in Patterson, New Jersey, United States.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth (Betsey) Ridgway appeared on the census of 28 June 1860 in the household of Charles Newkerck Shier in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States.

Death*

Elizabeth (Betsey) Ridgway died on 31 October 1862 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States.

Family

Charles Newkerck Shier b. 28 January 1805, d. 29 January 1883

Children

Baby Shier
Rev. Dr. William Henry Shier+ b. 25 Jun 1832, d. 26 Aug 1917
Eliza Ridgway Shier b. 1 Jul 1834, d. 10 Jun 1907
Charles Shier Jr. b. 1838, d. 2 Nov 1864
Henrietta Ridgeway Shier b. 1839
Rev. Daniel Ridgway Shier+ b. 4 Mar 1841, d. 7 Sep 1911
Anne Beaumont Shier+ b. 3 Nov 1843, d. 5 Aug 1902
Thomas Shier+ b. 4 Aug 1846, d. 3 Apr 1929

Catherine Alicia Ridley

F, b. 1869, d. 29 March 1955

Last Edited

29 Dec 2022

Birth*

Catherine Alicia Ridley was born in 1869 in Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

She married Dr. William Warren Baldwin, son of Robert Baldwin and Jemima MacDougall, on 15 June 1892 in Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 15 June 1892,her married name was Baldwin.

Death*

Catherine Alicia Ridley died on 29 March 1955 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.

The Ottawa Journal
March 30, 1955

Burial*

She was buried in St. James Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Dr. William Warren Baldwin b. 1864, d. 23 March 1903

Children

Catherine Mary Warren Baldwin b. 3 Nov 1895
Robert Henry Warren Baldwin+ b. 1901

Thomas Ridout

Last Edited

1 Mar 2022

Marriage*

Thomas Ridout married Mary Campbell.

Family

Mary Campbell

Child

Thomas Gibbs Ridout b. 10 Oct 1792, d. 29 Jul 1861

Thomas Gibbs Ridout

M, b. 10 October 1792, d. 29 July 1861

Thomas Gibbs Ridout (1792 - 1861)
Source: Toronto Public Library

Father

Thomas Ridout

Mother

Mary Campbell

Last Edited

1 Mar 2022

Birth*

Thomas Gibbs Ridout was born on 10 October 1792.

He was the son of Thomas Ridout and Mary Campbell.

Occupation*

Thomas Gibbs Ridout was was appointed as Deputy to his father who was then Registrar of Deeds for York County. In January of 1882 he was elected as first cashier, considered the General manager, for the Bank of Upper Canada in 1809.¹

Marriage*

He married Anna Maria Louisa Sullivan, daughter of Daniel Sullivan and Barbara Spread Baldwin, on 5 April 1825.²

Death*

Thomas Gibbs Ridout died on 29 July 1861 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 68.

Family

Anna Maria Louisa Sullivan d. 1832

Citations

[S147] The Canadian Encyclopedia, online \, Bank of Upper Canada.
[S82] Wikitree, online \, Descendants of Elizabeth (Warren) Baldwin.

Chet Riecken

M, d. 1989

Last Edited

28 Feb 2020

Death*

Chet Riecken died in 1989.

Family

Helen Boyce b. 1925, d. 21 June 2005

Elizabeth Mae Riley

F, b. 1905, d. 1990

Charts

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

Last Edited

12 Feb 2016

Birth*

Elizabeth Mae Riley was born in 1905.

Married Name

Her married name was Snoddon.

Marriage*

She married Edgar James Snoddon, son of William Albert Snoddon and Rose ELLEN Gordon.

Death*

Elizabeth Mae Riley died in 1990.

Burial*

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

Family

Edgar James Snoddon b. 29 June 1899, d. 1961

Henry Riley

M, b. 1885

Last Edited

7 Oct 2022

Name Variation

Henry Riley was also known as Harry Riley.

Birth*

He was born in 1885.

Marriage*

He married Mary Beatrice Speiran, daughter of Alfred Speiran and Elizabeth Ann Reynolds.

Family

Mary Beatrice Speiran b. 3 September 1888, d. 6 March 1969

Jake Riley

Last Edited

24 Jul 2024

Marriage*

Jake Riley married Johannah Cargill.

Family

Johannah Cargill

Child

Shannon Grace Riley+ b. 4 Jan 1967, d. 22 Jan 2024

Shannon Grace Riley

F, b. 4 January 1967, d. 22 January 2024

Shannon Grace Riley-Shier (1967 - 2024)

Father

Jake Riley

Mother

Johannah Cargill

Last Edited

24 Jul 2024

Birth*

Shannon Grace Riley was born on 4 January 1967.

She was the daughter of Jake Riley and Johannah Cargill.

Married Name

As of 24 February 2018,her married name was Shier.

Death*

Shannon Grace Riley died on 22 January 2024 at age 57; Shannon Grace Shier, age 57, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, after bravely battling cancer. She was born January 4, 1967, in Dallas, Texas, to Jake and Johannah (Cargill) Riley. Her family would move to Lawton, OK and she graduated from Lawton High School in 1986. On February 24, 2018, she married Adam Shier.

Shannon worked for KSS Enterprises for 25 years and was recognized as a female pioneer and mentor in the field of janitorial supply sales. She volunteered for many years with the Jaycees. She would brighten up the room when she entered and had a gift that she could get along with anyone. She was a true go-getter, enjoyed a good challenge, and was fiercely loyal. She had many best friends.

Shannon and Adam loved to spend time together, especially traveling. When home, Shannon enjoyed the water and if the boat was in the water, she was likely on it. Her favorite moments were spent around a bonfire with friends. She had a big heart and even though she and Adam had a blended family, there were no stepchildren, she loved them all as her own.

Shannon will be dearly missed by her husband, Adam; children, Connor (Stephanie) Gibbons, Jessica (Tim Knoespel) Shier, Cameron (Mary) Shier, and Alexa Shier; brothers, Wade (Melanie) Riley and Daniel Riley; and her close girlfriends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 2 PM on February 18, 2024, at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services (620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417), with a Celebration of Life immediately following from 3-8 PM at the Porto Bello - Grand Hall (41 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417). MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to the Hands of Hope Foundation. To share special memories with the family, please visit www.sytsemafh.com.