William Edwin Best
M, b. 21 March 1878, d. 1 March 1928
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William Edwin Best (1878 - 1928)
| Father | Robert Best b. 17 Jul 1853, d. 1935 |
| Mother | Sarah Elizabeth Doupe b. 16 May 1855, d. 1938 |
| Relationships | 4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier 3rd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier 5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier |
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) |
| Last Edited | 23 Aug 2025 |
| Birth* | William Edwin Best was born on 21 March 1878 in Artemesia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) |
| He was the son of Robert Best and Sarah Elizabeth Doupe. | |
| Marriage* | William Edwin Best married Lucy Catherine Legard, daughter of Henry C. Legard and Christina McKinnon, on 30 December 1908 in Grey County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) |
| Death* | William Edwin Best died on 1 March 1928 in Flesherton, Grey County, Ontario, Canada, at age 49..jpg) |
| Burial* | He was buried in Flesherton Cemetery, Flesherton, Grey County, Ontario, Canada..jpg "Source: LMK
Findagrave Mem# 102487074") Source: LMK Findagrave Mem# 102487074 |
Family | Lucy Catherine Legard b. 1889 |
Charlotte Anne Bethard
F, b. 6 August 1941, d. 7 June 2004
| 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 | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Name Variation | Charlotte Anne Bethard was also known as Charlotte Ann Widman. |
| Birth* | She was born on 6 August 1941 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, United States. |
| Marriage* | She married Neil Tracy Shier, son of Milo Montgomery Shier and Margaret Pauline Meade, on 1 December 1962 in Tacoma, Washington, United States. |
| Marriage* | Charlotte Anne Bethard married Robert Earl Widman on 24 November 1986. |
| Death* | Charlotte Anne Bethard died on 7 June 2004 in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California, United States, at age 62; Charlotte Ann "Charlie" Widman, 62, of Grants Pass died Monday, June 7, 2004, the result of a boating accident near Crescent City, Calif. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chapel of the Valley-L.B. Hall Funeral Home, with Carlos Pimentel, pastor of Calvary Chapel, officiating. Private burial will be at Granite Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a memorial fund for her daughter-in-law, Katie Shier, at Rogue Federal Credit Union, 751 S.E. Seventh St., Grants Pass, OR 97526. Widman was born Aug. 6, 1941, in Tacoma, Wash. In 1976, she moved to Grants Pass from Europe. She worked as a waitress for 25 years. On Nov. 24, 1986, she married Robert Widman, who is missing as a result of the same boating accident. She was a member of Calvary Chapel. She enjoyed golf, horseback riding, gardening, camping and fishing. Survivors include a daughter, Tamela Taylor of Merlin; three sons, Randy Shier of Tacoma, Wash., and Richard "Rick" and Milo Shier, both of Grants Pass; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A son, John Shier, died before her. Another son, Tracy Shier, died as a result of the same boating accident. |
| Burial* | She was buried in Granite Hill Cemetery, Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, United States..jpg "Photo Credit: Mark Johnson
Findagrave Mem# 147580378") Photo Credit: Mark Johnson Findagrave Mem# 147580378 |
Family 1 | Neil Tracy Shier b. 2 January 1927, d. 25 September 2006 |
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Family 2 | Robert Earl Widman b. 12 September 1939, d. 7 June 2004 |
Amelia Bethke
F
| Last Edited | 4 Oct 2021 |
Family | Otto Bethke b. 25 September 1889, d. 10 January 1951 |
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James Calvin Bethke
M, b. 22 May 1928, d. 30 August 1957
| Father | Otto Bethke b. 25 Sep 1889, d. 10 Jan 1951 |
| Mother | Amelia Bethke |
| Last Edited | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Birth* | James Calvin Bethke was born on 22 May 1928 in Edgeley, LaMoure County, North Dakota, United States. |
| He was the son of Otto Bethke and Amelia Bethke. | |
| Death* | James Calvin Bethke died on 30 August 1957 in Edgeley, LaMoure County, North Dakota, United States, at age 29. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Edgeley, LaMoure County, North Dakota, United States..jpg "Source: Hannah Weippert
Findagrave Mem# 19124351") Source: Hannah Weippert Findagrave Mem# 19124351 |
Otto Bethke
M, b. 25 September 1889, d. 10 January 1951
| Last Edited | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Birth* | Otto Bethke was born on 25 September 1889. |
| Death* | He died on 10 January 1951 at age 61. |
Family | Amelia Bethke |
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Susanna Bettis
F
| Last Edited | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Marriage* | Susanna Bettis married John Shier. |
| Married Name | Her married name was Shier. |
Family | John Shier b. 1730, d. 1798 |
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Elizabeth Betts
F, b. 1827, d. 1916
| Last Edited | 11 Dec 2015 |
| Marriage* | Elizabeth Betts married John Saunders Cruess. |
| Birth* | Elizabeth Betts was born in 1827. |
| Death* | She died in 1916. |
Family | John Saunders Cruess b. 1827, d. 5 August 1897 |
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Clayton H. Beutler
M, b. 5 December 1914, d. 5 November 2007
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810) |
| Last Edited | 27 Dec 2025 |
| Birth* | Clayton H. Beutler was born on 5 December 1914 in Weldman, Clare County, Michigan, United States. |
| Marriage* | He married Fern St. John, daughter of Earl Clifton St. John and Lena H. Sowle, on 18 January 1946 in Isabella Twp., Isabella County, Michigan, United States..jpg) |
| Death* | Clayton H. Beutler died on 5 November 2007 in Lake, Clare County, Michigan, United States, at age 92; Clayton H. Beutler, an honorable and well loved man, died on the morning of November 5, 2007, at the age of 92. He was born on December 5, 1914, to Fred and Lura Beutler of rural Weidman, MI. His siblings were Fay, Dorothea and Esther. He was a World War II combat veteran, having served four years in the United States Army. He worked for Pure and Unocal Oil Companies for more than 40 years. He operated Beutler's Grocery with his wife, Fern. He was a member of the Weidman United Methodist Church, a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the O.E.S., the V.F.W. and the Lion's Club. In 1946 he married Fern St. John. They had three children and made their home in Coldwater Township. After retirement, they also had a home in Zephyrhills, Florida. |
Family | Fern St. John b. 1919, d. 2007 |
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Cliften Eugene Beutler
M, b. 31 January 1947, d. 2 February 2011
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| Father | Clayton H. Beutler b. 5 Dec 1914, d. 5 Nov 2007 |
| Mother | Fern St. John b. 1919, d. 2007 |
| 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 Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810) |
| Last Edited | 27 Dec 2025 |
| Birth* | Cliften Eugene Beutler was born on 31 January 1947 in Michigan, United States. |
| He was the son of Clayton H. Beutler and Fern St. John. | |
| Death* | Cliften Eugene Beutler died on 2 February 2011 at age 64..jpg) |
Ann Beverly
F
| Last Edited | 5 Dec 2015 |
Family | Joseph Hildred |
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Carol Bevins
F, b. 21 September 1930, d. 3 November 2023
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) Descendants of Adam Shier (1800 - 1867) and Frances Teskey (1811- -1868) |
| Last Edited | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Birth* | Carol Bevins was born on 21 September 1930 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States. |
| Married Name | As of 15 August 1953,her married name was Shier. |
| Marriage* | She married John B. Shier, son of Hilbert Shier and Helene Heims, on 15 August 1953 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States..jpg "Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Sept 5, 1953") Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette Sept 5, 1953 |
| Death* | Carol Bevins died on 3 November 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, at age 93; Carol Elizabeth Bevins Shier, 93, was born on September 21, 1930, in Chicago, Ill. She passed away on November 3, 2023. Carol attended Lawrence College (now University) and later worked for Toni Hair Products Company and Parker Pen Company. Source: Gunderson Funeral Home. |
Family | John B. Shier b. 1 March 1930, d. 11 September 2021 |
George Beyor1
M, b. 1883, d. 1955
| Last Edited | 9 May 2017 |
| Birth* | George Beyor was born in 1883.1 |
| Death* | He died in 1955.1 |
Family | Grace J. Jesmer b. 1890, d. 1983 |
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Citations
- [S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Jesmer Descendents Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.
Maybelle Rosemond Beyor
F, b. 29 December 1920, d. 30 July 2001
| Father | George Beyor1 b. 1883, d. 1955 |
| Mother | Grace J. Jesmer1 b. 1890, d. 1983 |
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) |
| Last Edited | 31 Dec 2017 |
| Birth* | Maybelle Rosemond Beyor was born on 29 December 1920 in Massena, St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. |
| She was the daughter of George Beyor and Grace J. Jesmer.1 | |
| Married Name | As of 9 January 1937,her married name was Doupe. |
| Marriage* | Maybelle Rosemond Beyor married Earl Clifton Doupe, son of Charles Henry Doupe and Eva May Lattimore, on 9 January 1937. |
| Death* | Maybelle Rosemond Beyor died on 30 July 2001 in Cayuga, Cayuga County, New York, United States, at age 80. |
| Burial* | She was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Jamesville, Onondaga County, New York, United States..jpg "Photo Credit:
clevelandpole; findagrave") Photo Credit: clevelandpole; findagrave |
Family | Earl Clifton Doupe b. 23 January 1912, d. 2 April 1959 |
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Helen Elizabeth Bibby
F, b. 1916, d. 1996
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) Descendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier |
| Last Edited | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Birth* | Helen Elizabeth Bibby was born in 1916. |
| Married Name | Her married name was Rynard. |
| Marriage* | She married William GORDON Rynard, son of William John Rynard and Margaret McKay. |
| Death* | Helen Elizabeth Bibby died in 1996. |
| Burial* | She was buried in Zephyr Zion Cemetery, Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
Family | William GORDON Rynard b. 17 October 1913, d. 12 December 1969 |
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Ronald Keith Bickle
M, b. 13 November 1932, d. 9 June 2009
| Last Edited | 11 Aug 2015 |
| Birth* | Ronald Keith Bickle was born on 13 November 1932. |
| Death* | He died on 9 June 2009 at age 76; BICKLE, Ronald Keith - In his 77th year. Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, June 9th, 2009. Lifelong Member of Ebenezer United Church. Loving husband of Carole. Dear father of Kim Robinson and her husband Neil, Doug Bickle and his wife Paula Maher-Bickle, Andrea Davis and her husband Kevin and Michelle Bickle. Cherished Grandpa of Katelyn and Thomas Robinson, Mackaylen and Joshua Bickle, Amanda and Alexandrea Davis and Montana Bickle. Dear brother of W. Maurice and Chalui Bickle and predeceased by his brother Jack. Dear brother-in-law of Ron and Jeanne Shier, Gail and Alex Williamson, Linda Wagg (the late Robert) and friend Elwood. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville on Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH on Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 at 11 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial conations may be made to Ebenezer United Church or The Heart and Stroke Foundation - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?n=ronald-keith-bickle&pid=128214194#sthash.ozf6B0WJ.dpuf. |
| Burial* | He was buried on 10 June 2009 in Ebenezer United Church Cemetery, Clarington, Durham County, Ontario, Canada.---1.jpg) |
Letitia Rebecca Biddlecome
F, b. 26 August 1867, d. 13 November 1937
| 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 | 18 Feb 2016 |
| Birth* | Letitia Rebecca Biddlecome was born on 26 August 1867. |
| Married Name | As of 3 January 1883,her married name was Sparling. |
| Marriage* | She married George Cornelius Sparling, son of Joseph Sparling and Eliza Jane Shier, on 3 January 1883. |
| (Witness) Census | Letitia Rebecca Biddlecome appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 in the household of George Cornelius Sparling in Paradise Twp., Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States. |
| (Witness) Census | Letitia Rebecca Biddlecome appeared on the census of 11 May 1910 in the household of George Cornelius Sparling in Paradise Twp., Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States. |
| (Witness) Census | Letitia Rebecca Biddlecome appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 in the household of George E. Sparling in Waterford Twp., Oakland County, Michigan, United States. |
| Death* | Letitia Rebecca Biddlecome died on 13 November 1937 at age 70. |
| Burial* | She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Kingsley, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States..jpg "Photo: Missyr
Findagrave") Photo: Missyr Findagrave |
Family | George Cornelius Sparling b. 25 July 1858, d. 7 June 1925 |
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Clara Luna Bidwell
F, b. 1871
| Charts | Descendants of Jabez Lynde (1773 - 1856) and Clarissa Clay Woodruff (1774 - 1830) |
| Last Edited | 23 Jul 2017 |
| Birth* | Clara Luna Bidwell was born in 1871. |
| Married Name | As of 18 May 1898,her married name was Warren. |
| Marriage* | She married Charles Herbert Warren, son of Frederick Warren and Agnes Hodgkinson, on 18 May 1898 in Montery, Massachusetts, United States..jpg) |
Family | Charles Herbert Warren b. 1869 |
Mary Jane Bigelow
F, b. 27 July 1930, d. 5 June 2026
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) Descendants of Samuel Shier (1796 - 1878) and Ann Smith |
| Last Edited | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Birth* | Mary Jane Bigelow was born on 27 July 1930 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States. |
| Marriage* | She married Charles Stephen Shier, son of Charles Samuel Shier and Marie Heim, on 21 June 1949. |
| Married Name | As of 21 June 1949,her married name was Shier. |
| Death* | Mary Jane Bigelow died on 5 June 2026 in Baldwin, Lake County, Michigan, United States, at age 95; Mary Jane Shier, age 95, of Baldwin, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, in Baldwin. Mary was born July 27, 1930, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to William and Grace (Walker) Bigelow. She married Charles Stephen Shier on June 21, 1949, in Grand Rapids, and together they shared a loving marriage built on faith, dedication, and teamwork. Mary devoted much of her life to caring for her home and family, a role she cherished deeply. Family was always at the center of her life. She also worked as a housekeeper and took great pride in her work. Mary was a faithful member of Lake Community Bible Church in Baldwin. She attended the Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music and accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 36, a decision that guided her throughout her life. Mary had a creative and artistic spirit. She enjoyed crafting and excelled in many areas of art, especially painting, where she was an accomplished artist. She was also an avid reader and found joy in life’s simple, meaningful moments, especially those spent with her family. She is survived by her children, Charles William Shier, Sue Jane (Jerry) Pettus, Michael Stephen (Francie) Shier, and Edward Stephen (Janice) Shier; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Stephen Shier, on September 18, 2023; her parents, William Raymond and Grace Leora Bigelow; her grandson, Noel Shier; her daughter-in-law, Jackie Shier; her sister, Carolyn Sue Barney; and her brother, Davis James Bigelow. Visitation will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N. Monroe St., Rockford, Michigan. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Robert Porterfield officiating. A luncheon will be held immediately following the service in the Pederson Fireside Room. Burial will take place at Rest Lawn Memorial Park. |
| Burial* | She was buried in Rest Lawn Memorial Park, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States. |
Family | Charles Stephen Shier b. 18 January 1928, d. 8 September 2023 |
Alfred Ravis Bigg
M, b. 1852, d. 31 May 1935
| Birth* | Alfred Ravis Bigg was born in 1852 in Bloomfield, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Marriage* | He married Elizabeth JANE Shier, daughter of Francis Nathaniel Shier and Mary Margaret Ann Duncan, on 7 October 1899 in York County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) |
| Death* | Alfred Ravis Bigg died on 31 May 1935 in Brighton, Munroe County, New York, United States. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Irondequoit Cemetery, Irondequoit, Munroe County, New York, United States..jpg "Source: Gale Olsson McHale
Findagrave Mem# 118610673") Source: Gale Olsson McHale Findagrave Mem# 118610673 |
Family | Elizabeth JANE Shier b. 2 March 1877, d. 10 April 1901 |
Sidney Cook Bilfry
M
| Last Edited | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Marriage* | Sidney Cook Bilfry married Phoebe Lucinda McCrae. |
Family | Phoebe Lucinda McCrae |
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Allan Conrad Billings
M, b. 16 March 1895
| Father | Norman Nelson Billings |
| Mother | Jospehine Deacon |
| Birth* | Allan Conrad Billings was born on 16 March 1895. |
| He was the son of Norman Nelson Billings and Jospehine Deacon. | |
| Marriage* | Allan Conrad Billings married Gladys Maud Kennedy, daughter of Joseph Henry Kennedy and Jennie A. Keys, on 28 April 1916..jpg) |
Family | Gladys Maud Kennedy b. 2 April 1896 |
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Audry Grendoline Billings
F, b. 12 October 1916
| Father | Allan Conrad Billings b. 16 Mar 1895 |
| Mother | Gladys Maud Kennedy b. 2 Apr 1896 |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Birth* | Audry Grendoline Billings was born on 12 October 1916 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of Allan Conrad Billings and Gladys Maud Kennedy. |
Caroline Billings
F
| Last Edited | 27 Dec 2021 |
| Marriage* | Caroline Billings married Wiliam Henry Brewer Jobe. |
Family | Wiliam Henry Brewer Jobe |
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Doreen Billings
F
| Father | Allan Conrad Billings b. 16 Mar 1895 |
| Mother | Gladys Maud Kennedy b. 2 Apr 1896 |
| 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 | 14 May 2018 |
| Doreen Billings was the daughter of Allan Conrad Billings and Gladys Maud Kennedy. |
Goldie Billings
F, d. 4 August 2010
| Last Edited | 27 Jan 2013 |
| Married Name | Her married name was Dudman. |
| Death* | Goldie Billings died on 4 August 2010; eacefully at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay with her family at her side on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Goldie Dudman (nee Billings) in her 76th year was the beloved wife for 56 years of Marsh Dudman of Burnt River. Dear mother of Penny Goodhand of Baddow, Malcolm and his wife Patti of Burnt River, Ed and his wife Karen of Bobcaygeon, Brenda Dudman and Dan Swinson of Burnt River. Predeceased by her son in law Jim Goodhand. Devoted Grama of Anthony, Curtis, Amy , Jill and her husband Craig Jermyn, Beth, Jen, Amanda, Matt, Nathaniel, Britgitte, Toshia. Sister of David and his wife Margaret Anne Billings of Kinmount, and their son David. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. The family of Mrs. Dudman will receive friends at JARDINE FUNERAL HOME, CREMATION & TRIBUTE CENTRE, 8 Princes' St. West, Fenelon Falls on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment at Burnt River Cemetery. Memorial donations to Ovarian Cancer Canada, or Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences, memorial donations or to light a memorial candle please visit www.jardinefuneralhome.com. |
Helen Marie Billings
F, b. 22 June 1923, d. 20 March 2016
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Photo Credit: Simpson Funeral Home Ltd.")
Helen Marie Billings (1923 - 2016)
Photo Credit: Simpson Funeral Home Ltd.
Photo Credit: Simpson Funeral Home Ltd.
| Father | Allan Conrad Billings b. 16 Mar 1895 |
| Mother | Gladys Maud Kennedy b. 2 Apr 1896 |
| 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 | 14 May 2018 |
| Birth* | Helen Marie Billings was born on 22 June 1923 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of Allan Conrad Billings and Gladys Maud Kennedy. | |
| Married Name | Her married name was Johnson. |
| Death* | Helen Marie Billings died on 20 March 2016 in Gore Bay, District of Manitoulin, Ontario, Canada, at age 92; Johnson - Helen, of Gore Bay passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday March 20, 2016 in her 93rd year. Beloved mother of Patricia Huntley (Grant Lochead) of Burlington, and dear grandmother of Robert Huntley (Birgit Cameron), Danielle (Kevin) Zeran and Laura (Jason) Ferreira. Helen will be missed by her grandchildren A.J., Jesse, Adrienne, Jake, Sam, Benjamin and Ryan. Predeceased by her husband Stan, parents Allan and Gladys (Kennedy) Billings, brother Norm and sisters Audrey and Doreen. Helen's request, cremation has taken place. Spring interment Gordon Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Manitoulin Lodge Auxiliary or charity of choice as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may be made through www.simpsonfuneralhome.ca. |
Norman Joseph Allan Billings
M, b. 2 April 1919, d. 6 August 1999
| Father | Allan Conrad Billings b. 16 Mar 1895 |
| Mother | Gladys Maud Kennedy b. 2 Apr 1896 |
| 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 | 14 May 2018 |
| Birth* | Norman Joseph Allan Billings was born on 2 April 1919 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of Allan Conrad Billings and Gladys Maud Kennedy. | |
| Death* | Norman Joseph Allan Billings died on 6 August 1999 in St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 80. |
Norman Nelson Billings
M
| Last Edited | 17 Aug 2016 |
Family | Jospehine Deacon |
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Olive Josephine Billings
F, b. 1891, d. 1928
| Last Edited | 10 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | Olive Josephine Billings was born in 1891. |
| Death* | She died in 1928. |
Family | Charles Herbert (Alfred) Rogers b. 1887, d. 1951 |
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Mazie LOUISE Binkley
F, b. 13 December 1923, d. 7 May 2015
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Photo:Smith Family Funeral Home")
Louise Binkley-Shier ( - 2015)
Photo:Smith Family Funeral Home
Photo:Smith Family Funeral Home
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling |
| Last Edited | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Name Variation | Mazie LOUISE Binkley was also known as Louise Binkley. |
| Birth* | She was born on 13 December 1923. |
| Marriage* | She married John Wellington Shier, son of Elroy Wellington (Roy) Shier and Loretta Ann MacKinnon, on 1 January 1944 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.1.jpg) |
| Married Name | As of 1 January 1944,her married name was Shier. |
| Death* | Mazie LOUISE Binkley died on 7 May 2015 in Michigan, United States, at age 91; Louise Shier, 91, passed peacefully and joyfully into the hands of Jesus on May 7, 2015 surrounded by family. She was a devout Christian and lived a truly Christian life. She married John W. Shier on January 1, 1944 and they were married 65 years at the time of his death in 2009. Together they had six children, Michael (Jill), Nancy, Dianne, Susan (James W. Middlemas), Patti and John Jr. (Cindy). She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Kristine Shier Edie (Robert), Michael Jr. (Amy), Andrew, Rosemary Ellis (Jerry), Paul H. Johnson, Jeffrey Harwood (Anne), Anna Johnson (Marc), Stephen Middlemas (Meredith), and Sarah Middlemas (Don MacDonald). Great-grandchildren include: Claudia and Elise Edie, Chelsea Kidd-Edie, Kaitlin, Alex and Adam Shier,Rachel, Alison, Raynard, and Matthew Jokie, Ashley Tesluck, Grayson and Eli Shier, Joe (Erin), Jason, Justin and Jesse Ellis, Calum and Davin MacDonald and three great-great grandchildren: Isabel, Elisa and Callum. Once while crossing the Ontario border with all of her six children in a station wagon, she was asked by the Customs agent “Are those all your children or is this a picnic?” She responded – “They are all mine and it ain’t no picnic”. One of her favorite biblical quotes was: “whatever you do to the least of my brethren you do unto me”. Her life reflected that commitment. Louise dedicated sixty years of service to many community organizations and was particularly devoted to helping the developmentally disabled. She was a founding board member of the Blue Water Developmental Housing Inc. She also served the community as a member or director of: Girl Scouts – Michigan Waterways Council, St. Clair County RICC, Women’s Association for the Mentally Retarded, Community Living Centers, Blue Water Clinic, Marydale Center for the Elderly, ARC of St. Clair County and Michigan, Model Life Services Working Committee, St. Clair County Center for Independent Living and the St Clair County Community Mental Health. Louise received numerous awards and citations for her good works. These included the Franklin Moore Award from the Blue Water Clinic, the Scotty Hanton Award from the Goodwill Industries, the Reverend John R. Hogan Humanitarian Award, many citations from local mental health organizations for her work with the developmentally disabled and several Michigan Governor’s Awards for her humanitarian activities. She was an enthusiastic golfer, gardener, world traveler and bridge player. She was a member of the Port Huron Golf Club, the Port Huron Garden Club and several bridge clubs. She was a keen student of the Bible participating in several Bible Study groups. Louise was an avid reader leading “Great Books” discussions particularly with younger student readers. In spite of all the time commitments to various organizations she always found time to devote to her family and friends. Where there was sometimes doubt, she always made it clear that she believed wholeheartedly in each of her children. Louise never left doubt with regard to her integrity and honesty. She possessed a remarkable sense of humor that was displayed regularly. She was always great counsel to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Louise could find the bright light in any situation regardless of the apparent dire outlook. Louise requested that rather than flowers, a donation be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. She and John were supporters of the good work being done at the Community Foundation, People’s Clinic, the Mid-City nutrition and Goodwill Industries. There will be a funeral service held at 10:30 AM Thursday at Colonial Woods Missionary Church with Pastor Phil Whetstone officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Her grandchildren will be pallbearers. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12-3 & 6-9 PM at the Smith Family Funeral Home – North, 1525 Hancock Street. There will also be visitation at church on Thursday beginning at 9:30 AM. From Smith family Funeral Home. |
| Burial* | She was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States. |
Family | John Wellington Shier b. 25 April 1923, d. 3 September 2009 |
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Citations
- [S25] Unknown record type: unknown subject, by unknown photographer; unknown series; unknown repository, unknown repository address. Online unknown url; unknown file name, Marriage of Mazie Louise Binkley and John W. Shier on Jan 1, 1944.
Letitia Bint
F, b. 1895
| Father | Arthur Bint |
| Mother | Christina Cullins |
| Birth* | Letitia Bint was born in 1895 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States. |
| She was the daughter of Arthur Bint and Christina Cullins. | |
| Married Name | As of 16 August 1919,her married name was Kennedy. |
| Marriage* | Letitia Bint married Joseph ALBERT Kennedy, son of Joseph Henry Kennedy and Jennie A. Keys, on 16 August 1919 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) |
| (Witness) Census | Letitia Bint appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Joseph Henry Kennedy in Parkdale, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. |
Family | Joseph ALBERT Kennedy b. 5 June 1894 |
Henry Birch
M
| Last Edited | 17 Mar 2024 |
| Marriage* | Henry Birch married Mary C. Willoughby. |
Family | Mary C. Willoughby |
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Mildred Birch
F, b. 20 June 1883, d. 27 November 1921
| Father | Henry Birch |
| Mother | Mary C. Willoughby |
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810) |
| Last Edited | 17 Mar 2024 |
| Birth* | Mildred Birch was born on 20 June 1883. |
| She was the daughter of Henry Birch and Mary C. Willoughby. | |
| Married Name | As of 25 June 1902,her married name was Switzer. |
| Marriage* | Mildred Birch married Amos Henry Switzer, son of Tobias Switzer and Rosanna St. John, on 25 June 1902 in York County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) |
| Death* | Mildred Birch died on 27 November 1921 in Halton County, Ontario, Canada, at age 38. |
Family | Amos Henry Switzer b. 1 September 1877, d. 19 June 1907 |
Edith Bird
F
| Last Edited | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Marriage* | Edith Bird married Percy Charles Noy. |
Family | Percy Charles Noy |
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Emily May Bird
F, b. 1939, d. 1998
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) Descendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier |
| Last Edited | 4 Jun 2019 |
| Birth* | Emily May Bird was born in 1939. |
| Marriage* | She married John DAVID Shier, son of Harold Arthur Shier and Mabel IRENE Smith, on 11 April 1959. |
| Married Name | As of 11 April 1959,her married name was Shier. |
| Death* | Emily May Bird died in 1998. |
| Burial* | She was buried in Brock Twp., Sunderland Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
Family | John DAVID Shier b. 23 May 1937, d. 4 December 2005 |
Ruth Jean Bird
F, b. 1913, d. 13 August 2005
Ruth Jean Bird (1913 - 2005)
| Father | William E. Bird |
| Mother | Jane Unknown |
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper |
| Last Edited | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Birth* | Ruth Jean Bird was born in 1913. |
| She was the daughter of William E. Bird and Jane Unknown. | |
| Marriage* | Ruth Jean Bird married Alvin Edson Shier, son of Richard Shier and Luvenia Ashby, on 24 January 1934 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada..jpg "Edmonton Journal, Jan 26, 1934") Edmonton Journal, Jan 26, 1934 |
| Married Name | As of 24 January 1934,her married name was Shier. |
| Death* | Ruth Jean Bird died on 13 August 2005; SHIER, Ruth Jean 1913 - 2005 Ruth Shier passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2005 after a full life of 92 years filled with love, caring and devotion. Ruth had great love for her large extended "united nations" family which spans four generations. She will be lovingly remembered by her six children and their families; Edna (George Smith, San Diego), Ralph (Prince George), Maxine (Dieter Guth, White Rock), Bruce (Helga, Cochrane), Clara (Tom McQuown, Woodbridge, Va), Delson (Fay, Edmonton). She was the proud matriarch of twelve grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Ruth is also survived by brother Bill Bird (White Rock), who will sadly miss his little sister, and sisters-in-law Clara Shier (Toronto) and Mary Shier (London, Ont). She was predeceased by her loving husband Alvin in 1986 and older brother John Bird (Winnipeg) in 1971. Ruth was born to mother Jane and father William Bird on January 21, 1913 in North Bay, Ontario and received schooling in Fort William (Thunder Bay) before relocating to Edmonton in 1928. She is a founding member of St. Andrew's United Church, was active in the Home and School Association, always a willing community participant and proudly remembered her work in the employee canteens at the CNIB and Post Office. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital, Spruce Meadows Unit, for providing such a wonderful home of compassionate love and care during the final five years of her life. Friends are invited to join the family in a visitation to be held Thursday, August 18, 2005 between 7:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at Howard & McBride Westlawn Chapel, 16310 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton. A celebration of Ruth's life will be held at the Westlawn Chapel, on Friday, August 19 at 10:00 A.M., the Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Wilfong-Pritchard officiating, interment to follow in Westlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Howard & McBride Westlawn Chapel 484-5500 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/edmontonjournal/obituary.aspx?n=ruth-shier&pid=14860046#fbLoggedOut. |
| Burial* | She was buried on 19 August 2005 in Westlawn Memorial Gardens, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada..jpg) |
Family | Alvin Edson Shier b. 3 July 1898, d. 22 November 1986 |
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William E. Bird
M
| Last Edited | 8 Dec 2018 |
Family | Jane Unknown |
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Edward Charles Bishop
M, b. 1904
| Father | Charles Bishop |
| Mother | Sara Marks |
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling |
| Last Edited | 6 May 2020 |
| Birth* | Edward Charles Bishop was born in 1904 in Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of Charles Bishop and Sara Marks. | |
| Marriage* | Edward Charles Bishop married Iva Maud Chirnside, daughter of Percival Alfonco Chirnside and Bertha May Welsh, on 6 October 1922 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) |
Family | Iva Maud Chirnside b. 6 October 1904 |
Ellen Bishop
F, b. 1912, d. 13 December 2011
Ellen Bishop-Chambers (1912 - 2011)
Photo: Joann Voyce (Ancestry)
Photo: Joann Voyce (Ancestry)
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling |
| Last Edited | 13 Jul 2015 |
| Birth* | Ellen Bishop was born in 1912. |
| Married Name | Her married name was Chambers. |
| Marriage* | She married Harold EARL Chambers, son of Thomas ELWIN Chambers and Sarah EDITH Shier. |
| Death* | Ellen Bishop died on 13 December 2011; Passed away peacefully at the age of 99 years. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son, Donald Chambers of Penticton, BC, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Sadly predeceased by her husband, Harold Earl Chambers. Mary Ellen enjoyed landscape painting and sewing. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Parkview Funeral Chapel, 1258 Main Street, Penticton, BC, with Pastor Laura Turnbull officiating. Interment will follow at the Penticton Lakeview Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com.Funeral HomesChapel. |
| Burial* | She was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Penticton, Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. |
Family | Harold EARL Chambers b. 1908, d. 1995 |
Lavina May Bishop
F, b. 1899
| Father | William Bishop |
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) |
| Last Edited | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Birth* | Lavina May Bishop was born in 1899. |
| She was the daughter of William Bishop. | |
| Occupation* | Lavina May Bishop was a school teacher in 1925. |
| Married Name | As of 22 August 1925,her married name was Anderson. |
| Marriage* | She married Lionel John Anderson, son of Alexander Lyle Anderson and Sarah Elizabeth Maurice Dolmage, on 22 August 1925 in St. Georges Church, New Hamburg, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) |
Family | Lionel John Anderson b. 22 January 1897, d. 21 September 1927 |
Mildred Susan Bishop
F, b. 20 September 1902, d. 3 April 1975
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling |
| Last Edited | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Birth* | Mildred Susan Bishop was born on 20 September 1902 in North Dakota, United States. |
| Marriage* | She married Wilfrid Clemence Shier, son of Joshua Robert Shier and Laura Pauline Schulenberg, in 1929. |
| Married Name | As of 1929,her married name was Shier. |
| Married Name | As of 20 July 1937,her married name was Bolander. |
| Marriage* | Mildred Susan Bishop married Henry Christopher Bolander on 20 July 1937 in Kittitas County, Washington, United States. |
| Death* | Mildred Susan Bishop died on 3 April 1975 in Bridgeport, Douglas County, Washington, United States, at age 72..jpg "Photo Credit:
Teresa; Findagrave Memorial # 28547496") Photo Credit: Teresa; Findagrave Memorial # 28547496 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Douglas County, Washington, United States..jpg "Source: Teresa
Findagrave Mem# 28547496") Source: Teresa Findagrave Mem# 28547496 |
Family 1 | Wilfrid Clemence Shier b. 30 March 1902, d. 10 March 1977 |
Family 2 | Henry Christopher Bolander b. 1894, d. 1961 |
William Edward Bishop
M, b. 15 September 1943, d. 11 April 2012
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling |
| Last Edited | 29 Aug 2026 |
| Birth* | William Edward Bishop was born on 15 September 1943 in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, United States. |
| Marriage* | He married Rita Mary Esther Shier, daughter of Frederick Francis Shier and Mabel Lorraine Simpson, on 22 May 1975. |
| Death* | William Edward Bishop died on 11 April 2012 in Washington, Beaufort County, Michigan, United States, at age 68. |
Family | Rita Mary Esther Shier b. 1 December 1957, d. 28 January 2012 |
Luella Bitner
F, b. 1872, d. 1963
| Last Edited | 14 Jan 2016 |
| Birth* | Luella Bitner was born in 1872. |
| Marriage* | She married Nephi Young Taylor. |
| Married Name | Her married name was Taylor. |
| (Witness) Census | Luella Bitner appeared on the census of 1916 in the household of Nephi Young Taylor in Alberta, Canada. |
| Death* | Luella Bitner died in 1963. |
Family | Nephi Young Taylor b. 1873, d. 1948 |
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Ada M Black
F, b. 25 July 1904, d. 22 July 1994
| Father | William John Black b. 28 Aug 1871 |
| Mother | Tressa Brethour b. 10 Jun 1874, d. 1 Jul 1941 |
| 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 | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Birth* | Ada M Black was born on 25 July 1904 in York County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) |
| She was the daughter of William John Black and Tressa Brethour. | |
| (Witness) Census | Ada M Black appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of William John Black in Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Married Name | As of 19 January 1924,her married name was Shelley. |
| Marriage* | Ada M Black married Henry Shelley on 19 January 1924 in Niagara Falls, Welland County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) |
| (Witness) Census | Ada M Black appeared on the census of 1931 in the household of Henry Shelley in Stamford Twp., Welland County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Death* | Ada M Black died on 22 July 1994 in Greater Niagara General Hospital, Niagara Falls, Welland County, Ontario, Canada, at age 89..jpg "Source: Niagara Falls Review
Niagara Falls, ON, July 23, 1994") Source: Niagara Falls Review Niagara Falls, ON, July 23, 1994 |
Family | Henry Shelley b. 1902, d. 1968 |
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Alfred Henry Black
M, b. 1927, d. 18 February 2006
| Father | Cress Black b. 10 Nov 1902, d. 31 Dec 1992 |
| Mother | Irene Janet May (Etta) Hurren b. 12 Aug 1907, d. 1989 |
| Relationships | 6th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier 7th cousin of Roger Allan Shier 4th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier |
| Charts | Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling |
| Last Edited | 30 May 2017 |
| Birth* | Alfred Henry Black was born in 1927 in Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of Cress Black and Irene Janet May (Etta) Hurren. | |
| Marriage* | Alfred Henry Black married Irene Mary Webdale. |
| Death* | Alfred Henry Black died on 18 February 2006 in Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Kirkfield, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.1 |
Family | Irene Mary Webdale b. 1926, d. 6 April 1993 |
Citations
- [S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, John H. Black's Ancesters Family Tree by KBlack0890. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.
Archibald Black
M
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Marriage* | Archibald Black married Minnie Avery. |
Family | Minnie Avery |
| Child |
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