The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

Duncan A. Speiran

M, b. 1919

Father

George Speiran b. 30 Mar 1872, d. 28 Dec 1958

Mother

Catherine Anne Smith b. 22 Jun 1876

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

16 Apr 2018

Birth*

Duncan A. Speiran was born in 1919 in Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of George Speiran and Catherine Anne Smith.

(Witness) Census

Duncan A. Speiran appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Charles Speiran in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Edith Alberta Speiran

F, b. 18 December 1901, d. 1 August 1934

Father

William John Speiran b. 20 Jul 1868, d. 7 Jul 1944

Mother

Ida Alberta Hutchings b. 26 Jul 1876, d. 17 Dec 1941

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

13 Apr 2019

Birth*

Edith Alberta Speiran was born on 18 December 1901 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William John Speiran and Ida Alberta Hutchings.

Married Name

As of 28 December 1926,her married name was Hickson.

Marriage*

Edith Alberta Speiran married Herbert Stephen William Hickson, son of George Hickson and Nellie Garroty, on 28 December 1926 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Edith Alberta Speiran died on 1 August 1934 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 32.

Burial*

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

Family

Herbert Stephen William Hickson b. 1894, d. 1969

Children

Edith Victoria AUDREY Hickson+ b. 24 May 1930, d. 1 Oct 2017
Herbert Hickson b. 31 Jul 1934, d. 31 Jul 1934

Edith Isabella Carson Speiran

F, b. 8 April 1897, d. 30 December 1900

Father

Charles Speiran b. 10 Nov 1863, d. 22 Oct 1942

Mother

Margaret Hutchings b. 12 May 1870, d. 19 May 1961

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

6 Mar 2022

Birth*

Edith Isabella Carson Speiran was born on 8 April 1897 in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Charles Speiran and Margaret Hutchings.

Death*

Edith Isabella Carson Speiran died on 30 December 1900 in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 3.

Elizabeth Ann Speiran

F, b. 10 September 1894, d. 1981

Father

Alfred Speiran b. 20 Sep 1861, d. 28 Jul 1915

Mother

Elizabeth Ann Reynolds b. 22 Sep 1863, d. 9 Nov 1894

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Oct 2022

Birth*

Elizabeth Ann Speiran was born on 10 September 1894.

She was the daughter of Alfred Speiran and Elizabeth Ann Reynolds.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Ann Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Alfred Speiran in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 26 November 1919,her married name was Dales.

Marriage*

Elizabeth Ann Speiran married Frederick Elmor Dales, son of George Dales and Mary Johnston, on 26 November 1919 in Mara Twp., Uptergrove, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Elizabeth Ann Speiran died in 1981.

Burial*

She was buried in Atherly Cemetery, Atherly, Mara Twp., Ontario, Canada.

Source: Canadian Gravemarker Gallery

Family

Frederick Elmor Dales b. 1889, d. 1960

Elizabeth Annie Speiran

F, b. 25 April 1880

Father

John Albert Speiran b. 24 Dec 1841, d. 11 Feb 1920

Mother

Margaret Ann Jobbitt b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 1923

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

11 Aug 2013

Birth*

Elizabeth Annie Speiran was born on 25 April 1880 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of John Albert Speiran and Margaret Ann Jobbitt.

ELizabeth Ellen Speiran

F, b. 16 January 1879, d. 23 October 1947

Father

Charles Speiran b. 15 Jul 1838, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother

Sarah Carson Moore b. 26 Feb 1838, d. 19 Jan 1910

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

ELizabeth Ellen Speiran was born on 16 January 1879 in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Charles Speiran and Sarah Carson Moore.

Married Name

As of 18 December 1901,her married name was Hutchings.

Marriage*

ELizabeth Ellen Speiran married Frederick Hutchings, son of George W. Hutchings and Catherine Jane Murphy, on 18 December 1901 in Mara Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

ELizabeth Ellen Speiran died on 23 October 1947 in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 68.

Family

Frederick Hutchings b. 16 November 1871, d. 24 November 1953

Children

Catherine Margaret Hutchings b. 14 Oct 1908
Sarah Elsie Hutchings b. 6 Oct 1910

Emma Anne Speiran

F, b. 21 August 1881, d. 11 September 1957

Father

Charles Speiran b. 15 Jul 1838, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother

Sarah Carson Moore b. 26 Feb 1838, d. 19 Jan 1910

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Emma Anne Speiran was born on 21 August 1881 in Mara Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Charles Speiran and Sarah Carson Moore.

Married Name

As of 3 September 1903,her married name was MacPherson.

Marriage*

Emma Anne Speiran married Donald MacPherson on 3 September 1903 in Mara Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; Registration # 014228.

(Witness) Census

Emma Anne Speiran appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Donald MacPherson in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Emma Anne Speiran died on 11 September 1957 at age 76.

Family

Donald MacPherson b. 8 September 1875, d. 11 November 1958

Children

Samuel Hector MacPherson b. 21 Jun 1904, d. 12 Jul 1904
Edna Margaret MacPherson b. 22 Nov 1905
Sarah Isabelle MacPherson b. 22 Oct 1908
Evelyn MacPherson b. 6 Sep 1910

Eugenia Gladys Speiran

F, b. 24 December 1897

Father

James Speiran b. 2 Feb 1829, d. 18 Jan 1906

Mother

Eugenia Worswick b. 2 Sep 1864, d. 22 Oct 1946

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

1 Aug 2022

Name Variation

Eugenia Gladys Speiran was also known as Gladys Speiran.

Birth*

She was born on 24 December 1897.

She was the daughter of James Speiran and Eugenia Worswick.

(Witness) Census

Eugenia Gladys Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James Speiran in Orillia Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 14 February 1920,her married name was Mustee.

Marriage*

Eugenia Gladys Speiran married Clarence Mustee on 14 February 1920 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.

(Witness) Census

Eugenia Gladys Speiran appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of Clarence Mustee in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.

Family

Clarence Mustee b. 1898

George Speiran

M, b. 30 March 1872, d. 28 December 1958

Father

Charles Speiran b. 15 Jul 1838, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother

Sarah Carson Moore b. 26 Feb 1838, d. 19 Jan 1910

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

16 Apr 2018

Birth*

George Speiran was born on 30 March 1872 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Charles Speiran and Sarah Carson Moore.

Marriage*

George Speiran married Catherine Anne Smith, daughter of Neil Smith and Jessie McIntyre, on 3 February 1904.

(Witness) Census

George Speiran appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Charles Speiran in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

George Speiran died on 28 December 1958 in Udney United Church Cemetery, Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 86.

Family

Catherine Anne Smith b. 22 June 1876

Children

Carson SMITH Speiran+ b. 26 Oct 1907, d. 2 Apr 1995
George H. Speiran b. 1913
Duncan A. Speiran b. 1919

George Frederick Speiran

M, b. 20 March 1882

Father

John Albert Speiran b. 24 Dec 1841, d. 11 Feb 1920

Mother

Margaret Ann Jobbitt b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 1923

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

George Frederick Speiran was born on 20 March 1882.

He was the son of John Albert Speiran and Margaret Ann Jobbitt.

(Witness) Census

George Frederick Speiran appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of John Albert Speiran in St. Andrews Ward, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

George H. Speiran

F, b. 1913

Father

George Speiran b. 30 Mar 1872, d. 28 Dec 1958

Mother

Catherine Anne Smith b. 22 Jun 1876

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

16 Apr 2018

Birth*

George H. Speiran was born in 1913.

She was the daughter of George Speiran and Catherine Anne Smith.

(Witness) Census

George H. Speiran appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Charles Speiran in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

George Hartwell Speiran

M, b. 1843, d. 15 December 1913

Father

John (James) Speiran b. 1802, d. 22 Jan 1852

Mother

Mary Ruttle b. 1800, d. 1885

Relationship

Great-granduncle of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

16 Apr 2018

Birth*

George Hartwell Speiran was born in 1843.

He was the son of John (James) Speiran and Mary Ruttle.

Occupation*

George Hartwell Speiran was Mail Carrier in 1869.

Marriage*

He married Anne McLaughlin, daughter of Patrick McLaughlin and Diana Acton, on 30 August 1869 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Occupation

George Hartwell Speiran was Carriage Maker in 1907.

Marriage*

He married Margaret Ann Calhoun, daughter of George Calhoun and Margaret Baker, on 5 March 1909 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

George Hartwell Speiran died on 15 December 1913 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family 1

Anne McLaughlin b. 1852, d. 6 June 1908

Family 2

Margaret Ann Calhoun b. 24 March 1867, d. 10 May 1949

George Hartwell Speiran

M, b. 13 July 1892, d. 1956

George Hartwell Speiran (1892 - 1956)
Photo Credit: jessesnuffles; Ancestry

Father

James Speiran b. 2 Feb 1829, d. 18 Jan 1906

Mother

Eugenia Worswick b. 2 Sep 1864, d. 22 Oct 1946

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

16 Apr 2018

Birth*

George Hartwell Speiran was born on 13 July 1892 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of James Speiran and Eugenia Worswick.

(Witness) Census

George Hartwell Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James Speiran in Orillia Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

George Hartwell Speiran married Violet Elizabeth Kenney on 16 March 1921 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

George Hartwell Speiran died in 1956.

Burial*

He was buried in Windsor Grove Cemetery, Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit:
Canadagenweb.org

Family

Violet Elizabeth Kenney b. 1891, d. 1963

George Hartwell Speiran

M, b. 1881, d. 1967

Father

John Speiran b. 8 Sep 1855, d. 29 Sep 1920

Mother

Caroline McKenzie b. 17 Sep 1855, d. 12 Feb 1938

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

2 Mar 2014

Birth*

George Hartwell Speiran was born in 1881.

He was the son of John Speiran and Caroline McKenzie.

(Witness) Census

George Hartwell Speiran appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of John Speiran in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

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

Death*

George Hartwell Speiran died in 1967.

Gertrude Luella Speiran

F, b. 12 July 1901, d. 1972

Father

Charles Christopher Speiran b. 24 Dec 1865, d. 16 Sep 1933

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Lambert b. 14 Sep 1871, d. 16 Jul 1949

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

1 Aug 2022

Birth*

Gertrude Luella Speiran was born on 12 July 1901 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Charles Christopher Speiran and Mary Elizabeth Lambert.

Married Name

As of 28 February 1931,her married name was Hirlehey.

Marriage*

Gertrude Luella Speiran married Thomas Garnet Hirlehey on 28 February 1931 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Gertrude Luella Speiran died in 1972 in Brock Twp., Sunderland Cemetery, Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Source:Mhairi
Findagrave Mem# 187466122

Burial*

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

Source:Mhairi
Findagrave Mem# 187466122

Family

Thomas Garnet Hirlehey b. 1889, d. 1973

Harold Speiran

M, b. 1921

Father

James Franklin Speiran b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 11 Jul 1938

Mother

Helen Victoria Campbell b. 1882

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

17 Apr 2018

Birth*

Harold Speiran was born in 1921 in Canada.

He was the son of James Franklin Speiran and Helen Victoria Campbell.

(Witness) Census

Harold Speiran appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of James Franklin Speiran in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, United States.

Harold Wesley Speiran

M, b. 4 December 1888, d. 1967

Father

James Speiran b. 9 Jun 1858, d. 19 Mar 1930

Mother

Mary Jane Swanick b. 9 Oct 1867, d. 28 Dec 1928

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

27 Dec 2021

Birth*

Harold Wesley Speiran was born on 4 December 1888 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of James Speiran and Mary Jane Swanick.

Marriage*

Harold Wesley Speiran married Lillian (Lillie) Ann Semple, daughter of Thomas Semple and Catherine Shier, on 20 December 1922 in Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Harold Wesley Speiran died in 1967.

Burial*

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

Family

Lillian (Lillie) Ann Semple b. 23 March 1881, d. 1965

Harriet Speiran

F, b. 1848, d. 26 January 1852

Father

John (James) Speiran b. 1802, d. 22 Jan 1852

Mother

Mary Ruttle b. 1800, d. 1885

Relationship

Great-grandaunt of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

3 Nov 2021

Birth*

Harriet Speiran was born in 1848 in Brock Twp., Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of John (James) Speiran and Mary Ruttle.

Death*

Harriet Speiran died on 26 January 1852 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

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

Harvey Speiran

M, b. 1929, d. 1 June 2010

Father

William Carson Speiran b. 28 Sep 1891, d. 10 Mar 1971

Mother

Florence Unknown d. 17 Apr 1995

Relationship

3rd cousin of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

24 Nov 2022

Birth*

Harvey Speiran was born in 1929.

He was the son of William Carson Speiran and Florence Unknown.

Death*

Harvey Speiran died on 1 June 2010; SPEIRAN, HARVEY Harvey Speiran, late of Weyburn, SK passed away June 1, 2010, at the age of 81 years. A funeral service for Harvey will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK with Pastor Randy Harriman, officiating. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery Weyburn, SK. For friends so wishing, in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Harvey may be made to the Church of God Memorial Fund, 46-12th St. NE, Weyburn, SK S4H 1K2. Arrangements are entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333.)

Burial*

He was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹

Regina Leader-Post
June 5, 2010

Citations

[S17] Unknown author, findagrave.com (n.p.: n.pub.), Mem # 238372364.

Henrietta Speiran

F, b. 15 July 1869

Father

John Albert Speiran b. 24 Dec 1841, d. 11 Feb 1920

Mother

Margaret Ann Jobbitt b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 1923

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

27 Apr 2019

Birth*

Henrietta Speiran was born on 15 July 1869 in Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of John Albert Speiran and Margaret Ann Jobbitt.

Married Name

As of 6 June 1888,her married name was Ashlee.

Marriage*

Henrietta Speiran married Thomas Ashlee on 6 June 1888 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Henrietta Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Thomas Ashlee in Portage la Prairie, MacDonald District, Manitoba, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Henrietta Speiran appeared on the census of 1916 in the household of Thomas Ashlee in East Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Family

Thomas Ashlee b. 9 February 1866, d. April 1963

Children

Annie Sebastress Ashlee+ b. 3 Mar 1893, d. 15 Jan 1983
Charles Franklin Ashlee b. 16 Jun 1895, d. 22 Apr 1966
John Speiran Ashlee+ b. 25 Jan 1900, d. 12 Apr 1971
Margaret Love Ashlee b. 1902
Alice Alma Ashlee b. 1906
Thomas Wiles Ashlee b. 1911

Henrietta Elizabeth (Mary) Speiran

F, b. 1893, d. 1957

Father

Charles Christopher Speiran b. 24 Dec 1865, d. 16 Sep 1933

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Lambert b. 14 Sep 1871, d. 16 Jul 1949

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

3 Mar 2014

Birth*

Henrietta Elizabeth (Mary) Speiran was born in 1893.

She was the daughter of Charles Christopher Speiran and Mary Elizabeth Lambert.

Married Name

As of 16 March 1910,her married name was Savenac.

Marriage*

Henrietta Elizabeth (Mary) Speiran married George James Savinac on 16 March 1910 in Lindsay, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Henrietta Elizabeth (Mary) Speiran died in 1957.

Family

George James Savinac b. 1884, d. 1974

Children

Elizabeth Phoebe Mae Savinac+ b. 1911, d. 1982
Gladys Irene Savinac+ b. 1914, d. 1971

Henrietta (Ettie) Margaret Speiran

F, b. 4 April 1884

Father

James Speiran b. 2 Feb 1829, d. 18 Jan 1906

Mother

Eugenia Worswick b. 2 Sep 1864, d. 22 Oct 1946

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

23 Aug 2020

Birth*

Henrietta (Ettie) Margaret Speiran was born on 4 April 1884 in Carden Twp., Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of James Speiran and Eugenia Worswick.

(Witness) Census

Henrietta (Ettie) Margaret Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James Speiran in Orillia Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 25 February 1931,her married name was Munn.

Marriage*

Henrietta (Ettie) Margaret Speiran married Benjamin A. Munn on 25 February 1931 in Lorain, Ohio, United States.

Family

Benjamin A. Munn b. 1882

Henrietta Margaret Speiran

F, b. 1802, d. 27 May 1876

Last Edited

30 May 2018

Birth*

Henrietta Margaret Speiran was born in 1802 in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Marriage*

She married Christopher Tobias Switzer.

Married Name

Her married name was Switzer.

Death*

Henrietta Margaret Speiran died on 27 May 1876 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

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

Photo Credit:
Canadianheadstones.com

Family

Christopher Tobias Switzer b. 8 March 1798, d. 19 June 1888

Child

Henrietta Switzer+ b. 1823, d. 27 May 1876

Henrietta May Speiran

F, b. 11 May 1889

Father

John Speiran b. 8 Sep 1855, d. 29 Sep 1920

Mother

Caroline McKenzie b. 17 Sep 1855, d. 12 Feb 1938

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

25 Jul 2018

Birth*

Henrietta May Speiran was born on 11 May 1889.

She was the daughter of John Speiran and Caroline McKenzie.

(Witness) Census

Henrietta May Speiran appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of John Speiran in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Henrietta May Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of John Speiran in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 5 April 1911,her married name was Gordon.

Marriage*

Henrietta May Speiran married William Gordon on 5 April 1911 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

William Gordon b. 1877

James Speiran

M, b. 2 February 1829, d. 18 January 1906

Father

John (James) Speiran b. 1802, d. 22 Jan 1852

Mother

Mary Ruttle b. 1800, d. 1885

Relationship

Great-granduncle of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

31 Jul 2022

Name Variation

James Speiran was also known as John Speiran.

Birth*

He was born on 2 February 1829 in Rathkeale, Munster, Ireland.

He was the son of John (James) Speiran and Mary Ruttle.

Marriage*

James Speiran married Henrietta Switzer, daughter of Christopher Tobias Switzer and Henrietta Margaret Speiran, in 1851.

Marriage*

James Speiran married Eugenia Worswick, daughter of Robert Aspinall Worswick, on 11 February 1884 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada; Reg # 55615.

Census*

James Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in Orillia Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 18 January 1906 in Orillia Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, at age 76.

Burial*

He was buried in St. Andrews - St James Cemetery, Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Family 1

Henrietta Switzer b. 1823, d. 27 May 1876

Children

John Speiran+ b. 8 Sep 1855, d. 29 Sep 1920
James Speiran+ b. 9 Jun 1858, d. 19 Mar 1930
Luke Speiran b. 9 Aug 1861, d. 27 Jun 1920
Charles Christopher Speiran+ b. 24 Dec 1865, d. 16 Sep 1933

Family 2

Eugenia Worswick b. 2 September 1864, d. 22 October 1946

Children

Henrietta (Ettie) Margaret Speiran b. 4 Apr 1884
Laura May Speiran b. 5 Aug 1887, d. 16 Feb 1973
Thomas Henry Speiran+ b. 17 Aug 1889, d. 5 Feb 1967
George Hartwell Speiran b. 13 Jul 1892, d. 1956
Lillian Maud Speiran+ b. 5 Jan 1895, d. 4 Nov 1989
Eugenia Gladys Speiran b. 24 Dec 1897

James Speiran

M, b. 9 June 1858, d. 19 March 1930

Father

James Speiran b. 2 Feb 1829, d. 18 Jan 1906

Mother

Henrietta Switzer b. 1823, d. 27 May 1876

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

2 Mar 2014

Birth*

James Speiran was born on 9 June 1858 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of James Speiran and Henrietta Switzer.

Marriage*

James Speiran married Mary Jane Swanick on 9 February 1881 in Reach Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

James Speiran died on 19 March 1930 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 71.

Family

Mary Jane Swanick b. 9 October 1867, d. 28 December 1928

Children

Harold Wesley Speiran b. 4 Dec 1888, d. 1967
Blanche Edna Speiran+ b. 21 Jul 1891, d. 18 Aug 1945

James Franklin Speiran

M, b. 21 November 1875, d. 11 July 1938

Father

John Albert Speiran b. 24 Dec 1841, d. 11 Feb 1920

Mother

Margaret Ann Jobbitt b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 1923

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

17 Apr 2018

Birth*

James Franklin Speiran was born on 21 November 1875 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of John Albert Speiran and Margaret Ann Jobbitt.

(Witness) Census

James Franklin Speiran appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of John Albert Speiran in St. Andrews Ward, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

James Franklin Speiran married Helen Victoria Campbell.

Census*

James Franklin Speiran appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, United States.

Death*

He died on 11 July 1938 in Niagara Falls, New York, United States, at age 62.

Family

Helen Victoria Campbell b. 1882

Children

John Franklin Speiran b. 25 Aug 1910
Margaret Speiran b. 1921
Harold Speiran b. 1921
Jean E. Speiran+ b. 1921, d. 1990
Marion Speiran b. 1924

James H. Speiran

M, b. 1876

Father

John Albert Speiran b. 24 Dec 1841, d. 11 Feb 1920

Mother

Margaret Ann Jobbitt b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 1923

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

11 Aug 2013

Birth*

James H. Speiran was born in 1876.

He was the son of John Albert Speiran and Margaret Ann Jobbitt.

James Henry Speiran

M, b. 10 December 1870, d. 10 January 1951

Father

Charles Speiran b. 15 Jul 1838, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother

Sarah Carson Moore b. 26 Feb 1838, d. 19 Jan 1910

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

31 Dec 2014

Birth*

James Henry Speiran was born on 10 December 1870 in Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Charles Speiran and Sarah Carson Moore.

Marriage*

James Henry Speiran married Catherine May Coates on 29 January 1902 in Cartwright Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

James Henry Speiran died on 10 January 1951 at age 80.

Burial*

He was buried in Udney United Church Cemetery, Rama Twp., Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Catherine May Coates b. 1 June 1876, d. 2 April 1973

Jean E. Speiran

F, b. 1921, d. 1990

Father

James Franklin Speiran b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 11 Jul 1938

Mother

Helen Victoria Campbell b. 1882

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

9 Aug 2022

Birth*

Jean E. Speiran was born in 1921.

She was the daughter of James Franklin Speiran and Helen Victoria Campbell.

(Witness) Census

Jean E. Speiran appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of James Franklin Speiran in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, United States.

Married Name

Her married name was Bradigan.

Marriage*

Jean E. Speiran married William J. Bradigan on 6 May 1943 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, United States.¹

Death*

Jean E. Speiran died in 1990.

Burial*

She was buried in Gate Of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York, United States.

Family

William J. Bradigan b. 1922, d. 28 December 1973

Children

James F. Bradigan b. 6 Aug 1946, d. 8 Apr 2006
Joseph Bradigan+ b. 1956, d. 31 Dec 2021

Citations

[S176] New York State, Marriage Index, 1881 - 1967, online \, Marriage of Jean Speiran and William Bradigan, May 6, 1943.

John Speiran

M, b. 8 September 1855, d. 29 September 1920

John Speiran (1855 - 1920)
Source: McCabe Family Tree

Father

James Speiran b. 2 Feb 1829, d. 18 Jan 1906

Mother

Henrietta Switzer b. 1823, d. 27 May 1876

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

1 Aug 2022

Birth*

John Speiran was born on 8 September 1855 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of James Speiran and Henrietta Switzer.

Marriage*

John Speiran married Caroline McKenzie, daughter of John McKenzie and Elizabeth Bradshaw, on 7 January 1878.

Census

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

Fact 1*

Speiran Family Photo:
John Speiran, Carolyn McKenzie and baby Lilla.

Census*

He 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 29 September 1920 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 65.

Burial*

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

Family

Caroline McKenzie b. 17 September 1855, d. 12 February 1938

Children

Sydney James Speiran b. 1879, d. 23 Apr 1901
George Hartwell Speiran b. 1881, d. 1967
Lila Ella Maude Speiran+ b. 1886, d. 1973
Henrietta May Speiran b. 11 May 1889
Viola Adella Speiran+ b. 13 Apr 1892, d. 22 Aug 1969

John (James) Speiran

M, b. 1802, d. 22 January 1852

Relationship

2nd great-grandfather of Roger Allan Shier

Charts

Ancestors of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

3 Nov 2021

Birth*

John (James) Speiran was born in 1802 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Marriage*

He married Mary Ruttle on 1 December 1827 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Immigration*

John (James) Speiran immigrated in 1838 to Brock Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 22 January 1852 in Brock Twp., Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

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

Family

Mary Ruttle b. 1800, d. 1885

Children

James Speiran+ b. 2 Feb 1829, d. 18 Jan 1906
Sarah Jane Speiran+ b. 13 Mar 1831, d. 7 Jan 1875
Charles Speiran+ b. 15 Jul 1838, d. 26 Oct 1925
John Albert Speiran+ b. 24 Dec 1841, d. 11 Feb 1920
George Hartwell Speiran b. 1843, d. 15 Dec 1913
Mary Ann Speiran+ b. 15 Dec 1845, d. 15 Jul 1931
Harriet Speiran b. 1848, d. 26 Jan 1852

John Albert Speiran

M, b. 24 December 1841, d. 11 February 1920

Father

John (James) Speiran b. 1802, d. 22 Jan 1852

Mother

Mary Ruttle b. 1800, d. 1885

Relationship

Great-granduncle of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

1 Dec 2021

Birth*

John Albert Speiran was born on 24 December 1841 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of John (James) Speiran and Mary Ruttle.

Marriage*

John Albert Speiran married Margaret Ann Jobbitt, daughter of William Jobbitt, on 28 February 1867.

Census*

John Albert Speiran appeared on the census of 1891 in St. Andrews Ward, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 11 February 1920 in Vegreville, Alberta, Canada, at age 78.

Burial*

He was buried in Vegreville Riverside Cemetery, Vegreville, Alberta, Canada.

Photo Credit:
Canadianheadstones.com

Family

Margaret Ann Jobbitt b. 19 December 1847, d. 1923

Children

William Edgar Speiran b. 15 Jan 1868, d. 18 Feb 1868
Henrietta Speiran+ b. 15 Jul 1869
Mary Jane Speiran+ b. 8 Jun 1871, d. 8 Jun 1942
John Albert Speiran b. 13 May 1874, d. 14 Mar 1875
James Franklin Speiran+ b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 11 Jul 1938
James H. Speiran b. 1876
Charles Elgin Speiran+ b. 24 Apr 1878
Elizabeth Annie Speiran b. 25 Apr 1880
George Frederick Speiran b. 20 Mar 1882
Alice Elena May Speiran+ b. 22 May 1883, d. Sep 1933
Sarah Elizabeth Speiran b. 19 Nov 1886, d. 16 Jun 1893

John Albert Speiran

M, b. 13 May 1874, d. 14 March 1875

Father

John Albert Speiran b. 24 Dec 1841, d. 11 Feb 1920

Mother

Margaret Ann Jobbitt b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 1923

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

11 Aug 2013

Birth*

John Albert Speiran was born on 13 May 1874.

He was the son of John Albert Speiran and Margaret Ann Jobbitt.

Death*

John Albert Speiran died on 14 March 1875 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

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

John Franklin Speiran

M, b. 25 August 1910

Father

James Franklin Speiran b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 11 Jul 1938

Mother

Helen Victoria Campbell b. 1882

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

11 Aug 2022

Name Variation

John Franklin Speiran was also known as Frankin Speiran.

Birth*

He was born on 25 August 1910 in Walkerton, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of James Franklin Speiran and Helen Victoria Campbell.

(Witness) Census

John Franklin Speiran appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of James Franklin Speiran in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, United States.

Marriage*

John Franklin Speiran married Sallie Helena Stac on 11 October 1933 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, United States.

Marriage*

John Franklin Speiran married Jean T. Stellar, daughter of John Stellar, on 22 October 1948 in Lucas, Ohio, United States.

Family 1

Sallie Helena Stac b. 13 June 1915

Family 2

Jean T. Stellar b. 1913

John Wesley Speiran

M, b. 28 December 1897, d. 1983

Father

William John Speiran b. 20 Jul 1868, d. 7 Jul 1944

Mother

Ida Alberta Hutchings b. 26 Jul 1876, d. 17 Dec 1941

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

29 Nov 2020

Birth*

John Wesley Speiran was born on 28 December 1897 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of William John Speiran and Ida Alberta Hutchings.

(Witness) Census

John Wesley Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William John Speiran in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

John Wesley Speiran married Mabel Elizabeth Ainsworth, daughter of Samuel Ainsworth and Elizabeth Warren, on 28 June 1918 in Atherley, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

John Wesley Speiran died in 1983.

Burial*

He was buried in Mara Twp., Udney United Church Cemetery, Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit: Kevin Dee
Findagrave Mem # 101045097

Family

Mabel Elizabeth Ainsworth b. 11 September 1897, d. 5 January 1970

Child

Baby Boy Speiran b. 25 Jan 1934, d. 25 Jan 1934

Joseph Wesley Speiran

M, b. 28 January 1874, d. 23 December 1874

Father

Charles Speiran b. 15 Jul 1838, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother

Sarah Carson Moore b. 26 Feb 1838, d. 19 Jan 1910

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

12 Aug 2013

Birth*

Joseph Wesley Speiran was born on 28 January 1874.

He was the son of Charles Speiran and Sarah Carson Moore.

Death*

Joseph Wesley Speiran died on 23 December 1874.

Kenneth Carson Speiran

M, b. 5 September 1925, d. 5 September 2015

Father

William Carson Speiran b. 28 Sep 1891, d. 10 Mar 1971

Mother

Florence Unknown d. 17 Apr 1995

Relationship

3rd cousin of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

8 Oct 2022

Birth*

Kenneth Carson Speiran was born on 5 September 1925.

He was the son of William Carson Speiran and Florence Unknown.

Death*

Kenneth Carson Speiran died on 5 September 2015 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 90.

Burial*

He was buried in Riverside Memorial Park, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Laura May Speiran

F, b. 5 August 1887, d. 16 February 1973

Father

James Speiran b. 2 Feb 1829, d. 18 Jan 1906

Mother

Eugenia Worswick b. 2 Sep 1864, d. 22 Oct 1946

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

9 Dec 2016

Birth*

Laura May Speiran was born on 5 August 1887.

She was the daughter of James Speiran and Eugenia Worswick.

(Witness) Census

Laura May Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James Speiran in Orillia Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Laura May Speiran married Charles Patterson McKindley on 17 March 1917 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 17 May 1917,her married name was McKindley.

Death*

Laura May Speiran died on 16 February 1973 at age 85.

Family

Charles Patterson McKindley

Lila Ella Maude Speiran

F, b. 1886, d. 1973

Father

John Speiran b. 8 Sep 1855, d. 29 Sep 1920

Mother

Caroline McKenzie b. 17 Sep 1855, d. 12 Feb 1938

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

30 May 2018

Birth*

Lila Ella Maude Speiran was born in 1886.

She was the daughter of John Speiran and Caroline McKenzie.

(Witness) Fact 1

Lila Ella Maude Speiran witnessed the Fact 1 of John Speiran; Speiran Family Photo:
John Speiran, Carolyn McKenzie and baby Lilla.

(Witness) Census

Lila Ella Maude Speiran appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of John Speiran in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Lila Ella Maude Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of John Speiran in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 1 July 1914,her married name was Cunneyworth.

Marriage*

Lila Ella Maude Speiran married William Victor Cunneyworth on 1 July 1914 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Lila Ella Maude Speiran died in 1973.

Family

William Victor Cunneyworth b. 1886, d. 1940

Lillian Maud Speiran

F, b. 5 January 1895, d. 4 November 1989

Lillian Maud Speiran (1895 - 1989)
Ancestry.ca

Father

James Speiran b. 2 Feb 1829, d. 18 Jan 1906

Mother

Eugenia Worswick b. 2 Sep 1864, d. 22 Oct 1946

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

23 Aug 2020

Birth*

Lillian Maud Speiran was born on 5 January 1895 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of James Speiran and Eugenia Worswick.

(Witness) Census

Lillian Maud Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James Speiran in Orillia Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 3 May 1916,her married name was Wood.

Marriage*

Lillian Maud Speiran married Harry Wood, son of Thomas Wood and Annie Austin, on 3 May 1916 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 1 December 1945,her married name was West.

Marriage*

Lillian Maud Speiran married Walter West on 1 December 1945.

Death*

Lillian Maud Speiran died on 4 November 1989 in Ontario, Canada, at age 94.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit:
Jessesnuffles, Ancestry.ca

Family 1

Harry Wood b. 29 March 1889, d. 6 April 1938

Children

Carl Ross Wood+¹ b. 11 Aug 1916, d. 2007
Frederick Austin Wood b. 1918, d. 1978
Clarence Lorne Wood b. 11 Feb 1927, d. 13 Jul 1990
Patricia Eugenia Margaret Wood¹ b. 24 Oct 1930, d. 31 Dec 2007

Family 2

Walter West b. 31 January 1884, d. 5 January 1965

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Greenwood Wood James Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Luke Speiran

M, b. 9 August 1861, d. 27 June 1920

Father

James Speiran b. 2 Feb 1829, d. 18 Jan 1906

Mother

Henrietta Switzer b. 1823, d. 27 May 1876

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

23 Aug 2020

Birth*

Luke Speiran was born on 9 August 1861 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of James Speiran and Henrietta Switzer.

Residence*

Luke Speiran lived in 1911; Lived with brother James at time of 1901 and 1911 Census.

Death*

He died on 27 June 1920 in Brock Twp., Lot 5 Conc 8, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 58.

Credit: Familymccabe16
Ancestry.

Burial*

He was buried on 29 June 1920 in St. John Cemetery, Brock Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Male Speiran

M, b. 3 April 1910, d. 6 April 1910

Father

Thomas Henry Speiran b. 17 Aug 1889, d. 5 Feb 1967

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Male Speiran was born on 3 April 1910 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Thomas Henry Speiran.

Death*

Male Speiran died on 6 April 1910 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Margaret Speiran

F, b. 1921

Father

James Franklin Speiran b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 11 Jul 1938

Mother

Helen Victoria Campbell b. 1882

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

17 Apr 2018

Birth*

Margaret Speiran was born in 1921 in Canada.

She was the daughter of James Franklin Speiran and Helen Victoria Campbell.

(Witness) Census

Margaret Speiran appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of James Franklin Speiran in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, United States.

Marion Speiran

F, b. 1924

Father

James Franklin Speiran b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 11 Jul 1938

Mother

Helen Victoria Campbell b. 1882

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

17 Apr 2018

Birth*

Marion Speiran was born in 1924 in Canada.

She was the daughter of James Franklin Speiran and Helen Victoria Campbell.

(Witness) Census

Marion Speiran appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of James Franklin Speiran in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, United States.

Mary Ann Speiran

F, b. 15 December 1845, d. 15 July 1931

Mary Ann Speiran-Shier (1845 - 1931)

Mary Anne Speiran-Shier (1845 - 1931)

Father

John (James) Speiran b. 1802, d. 22 Jan 1852

Mother

Mary Ruttle b. 1800, d. 1885

Relationship

Great-grandmother of Roger Allan Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

4 Oct 2017

Birth*

Mary Ann Speiran was born on 15 December 1845 in Brock Twp, Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of John (James) Speiran and Mary Ruttle.

Marriage*

Mary Ann Speiran married Richard LOFTUS Shier, son of Richard Shier and Catherine Shier, on 27 February 1866.

Married Name

As of 27 February 1866,her married name was Shier.

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Speiran appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Richard LOFTUS Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Speiran appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Richard LOFTUS Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Speiran appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Richard LOFTUS Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Fact 1

Mary Ann Speiran witnessed the Fact 1 of Richard Shier on 12 February 1897; Photo of Richard and Catherine Shier's adult sons and their wives.

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Richard LOFTUS Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Speiran appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Richard LOFTUS Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1*

Mary Ann Sperian-Shier,son Richard John Wesley Shier; daughter Martha Shier and her husband, William Francis.

Back Row L to R. Richard JOhn Wesley Shier, William Francis
Front L to R. Martha Ann Shier, Mary Ann Sperian-Shier

Death*

Mary Ann Speiran died on 15 July 1931 in Lot 17 Conc 1, Brock Twp., Wick, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 85; she passed away at the residence of her daughter, Zella Rennie.

Burial*

She was buried on 17 July 1931 in St. John Cemetery, Brock Twp., Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Richard LOFTUS Shier b. 16 April 1831, d. 30 October 1916

Children

Mary Jane Shier+ b. 3 Jun 1866, d. 8 Jan 1950
Catherine ALICE Shier b. 22 Jul 1870, d. 12 Feb 1940
Richard John Wesley Shier+ b. 22 Aug 1871, d. 12 Oct 1958
Charles Henry Shier b. 21 Aug 1873, d. 22 Apr 1913
George Daniel Shier+ b. 9 Jul 1875, d. 23 Jul 1946
Martha Ann Shier b. 17 Sep 1877, d. 17 Jul 1967
Loftus Edgar Shier b. 1 May 1880, d. 2 Oct 1880
Julius Hartwell Shier+ b. 25 Aug 1881, d. 29 Nov 1957
Levina Henrietta Gertude (Gerti) Shier+ b. 20 Aug 1884, d. 12 Apr 1966
Zella May Shier+ b. 13 Nov 1887, d. 3 Nov 1986

Mary Beatrice Speiran

F, b. 3 September 1888, d. 6 March 1969

Father

Alfred Speiran b. 20 Sep 1861, d. 28 Jul 1915

Mother

Elizabeth Ann Reynolds b. 22 Sep 1863, d. 9 Nov 1894

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

7 Oct 2022

Birth*

Mary Beatrice Speiran was born on 3 September 1888 in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Alfred Speiran and Elizabeth Ann Reynolds.

(Witness) Census

Mary Beatrice Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Alfred Speiran in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

Her married name was Riley.

Marriage*

Mary Beatrice Speiran married Henry Riley.

(Witness) Census

Mary Beatrice Speiran appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Alfred Speiran in Mara Twp., Ontario County, British Columbia, Canada.

Death*

Mary Beatrice Speiran died on 6 March 1969 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, at age 80.

The Vancouver Sun
Mar 8, 1969

Family

Henry Riley b. 1885

Mary Jane Speiran

F, b. 8 June 1871, d. 8 June 1942

Father

John Albert Speiran b. 24 Dec 1841, d. 11 Feb 1920

Mother

Margaret Ann Jobbitt b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 1923

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

10 Jul 2022

Birth*

Mary Jane Speiran was born on 8 June 1871 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of John Albert Speiran and Margaret Ann Jobbitt.

(Witness) Census

Mary Jane Speiran appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of John Albert Speiran in St. Andrews Ward, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 9 September 1895,her married name was Jennings.

Marriage*

Mary Jane Speiran married Albert Edward Jennings on 9 September 1895 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; Reg # 43481.

Death*

Mary Jane Speiran died on 8 June 1942 in Vegreville, Alberta, Canada, at age 71.

Burial*

She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Vegreville, Lloydminster Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

Photo Credit:
Tonya; findagrave Memorial # 140709530

Family

Albert Edward Jennings b. 3 February 1870, d. July 1939

Children

Winifred Lottie Jennings b. 27 Sep 1901, d. 12 Oct 1988
Sadie Jennings b. 1906, d. 1917

Mary S. Speiran

F, b. 29 April 1860, d. 16 February 1930

Father

Charles Speiran b. 15 Jul 1838, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother

Sarah Carson Moore b. 26 Feb 1838, d. 19 Jan 1910

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

5 Jan 2021

Birth*

Mary S. Speiran was born on 29 April 1860 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Charles Speiran and Sarah Carson Moore.

Married Name

As of 29 March 1876,her married name was Acton.

Marriage*

Mary S. Speiran married William Acton, son of Robert John Acton and Mary Jane Fair, on 29 March 1876 in Brock Twp., Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Mary S. Speiran appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of William Acton in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Mary S. Speiran died on 16 February 1930 in Mara Twp., Lot 11 Conc. 11, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 69; Mrs. Wm. Acton, beloved wife of William Acton, passed away here on Sunday, February 16. Mrs. Acton came here with her husband over fifty years ago. The funeral which was held from the family residence, Lot 11, Concession 11, Mara, on Tuesday, February 18, was largely attended by friends and relatives?from the surrounding community as well as friendds from Elmvale, Barrie, Uxbridge and Toronto. The pallbearers were her six nephews; Edgar Smith, Thomas and Wesley Speiran, Weslay Martin and Russell Acton. Mrs. Acton was of a quiet kindly disposition, a good Christian as well as a devoted wife and mother. She leaves to mourn her loss, as well as her aged husband , two sons and three daughters, Charles of Port Carling; Mrs. Fullerton, of Bent River; Mrs. A.H.lOliver of Orillia; Mrs. Thomas Martin of Udney and W.H. Acton, of Udney. Also three sisters, Mrs. Hutchings, Brechin; Mrs. W.J. Martin, Udney; Mrs. Dan McPherson, Manitoba and five brothers, W.J. Toronto; Sam, Henry, George and Charles Speiran of Udney.

Burial*

She was buried in Mara Twp., Udney United Church Cemetery, Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit: Kevin Dee
Findagrave Mem# 100950224

Family

William Acton b. 11 October 1849, d. 26 May 1930

Children

Sarah Jane Acton b. 4 Jul 1878, d. 7 Sep 1882
Mary Elizabeth Acton+ b. 25 Apr 1881, d. 20 Jan 1963
Charles Acton+ b. 7 May 1883, d. 23 May 1974
William Henry Acton+ b. 29 Apr 1886, d. 22 Nov 1967
Sarah Jane Acton+ b. 18 Oct 1888, d. 13 Oct 1970
Annie Acton+ b. 20 Jan 1893, d. 28 Apr 1965

Mildred Ellen Speiran

F, b. 1 July 1905

Father

Charles Speiran b. 10 Nov 1863, d. 22 Oct 1942

Mother

Margaret Hutchings b. 12 May 1870, d. 19 May 1961

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

6 Mar 2022

Birth*

Mildred Ellen Speiran was born on 1 July 1905 in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Charles Speiran and Margaret Hutchings.