Norman Keith Taylor
M, b. 13 July 1940, d. 15 March 1964
Norman Nelson Taylor
M, b. 30 April 1886, d. 1964
Birth* | Norman Nelson Taylor was born on 30 April 1886 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of Edward E. Taylor and Sarah Jane Stevenson. |
Marriage* | Norman Nelson Taylor married Eva May Hackner, daughter of Joseph (Joel) Hackner and Josephine Lott, on 22 June 1910 in Lot 15, Conc 5 Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
Fact 1* | Farmed in the 3rd Conc of Scott. |
Marriage* | Norman Nelson Taylor married Caretta May Shier, daughter of Adam Wesley Shier and Margaret St. John, on 6 January 1914 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. |
Census* | Norman Nelson Taylor appeared on the census of 1921 in Morse, Swift Current District, Saskatchewan, Canada. |
Death* | He died in 1964. |
Burial* | He was buried in Pleasantview Cemetery, Wynyard, Saskatchewan, Canada..jpg) Photo: Linda Taylor |
Percival HENRY Taylor
M, b. 9 July 1875
Name Variation | Percival HENRY Taylor was also known as Henry Taylor. |
Birth* | He was born on 9 July 1875 in Bracebridge, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of Samuel Taylor and Angeline Shier. |
(Witness) Census | Percival HENRY Taylor appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Samuel Taylor in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
(Witness) Census | Percival HENRY Taylor appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Samuel Taylor in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Occupation* | Percival HENRY Taylor was a farmer in 1905. |
Marriage* | He married Sarah Ann Gillespie, daughter of George Gillespie and Pricilla Fountain, on 20 November 1905 in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Census* | Percival HENRY Taylor appeared on the census of 1911 in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Robert John Taylor
M, b. 1887
Samuel Taylor
M, b. 9 August 1848
Birth* | Samuel Taylor was born on 9 August 1848 in England. |
| He was the son of Percival Taylor and Eliza Unknown. |
Marriage* | Samuel Taylor married Angeline Shier, daughter of Christopher Shire and Dorothea Fitzell, on 20 December 1873 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Census | Samuel Taylor appeared on the census of 1891 in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Census* | He appeared on the census of 1901 in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
(Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 in the household of Henry Owen in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States. |
Susan Taylor
F, b. 1845, d. 23 February 1868
Family | James Shier b. 6 January 1842, d. 8 March 1906 |
Children | |
Vaughn Bitner Taylor
M, b. 30 June 1900, d. 10 October 1984
Birth* | Vaughn Bitner Taylor was born on 30 June 1900 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. |
| He was the son of Nephi Young Taylor and Luella Bitner. |
(Witness) Census | Vaughn Bitner Taylor appeared on the census of 1916 in the household of Nephi Young Taylor in Alberta, Canada. |
Marriage* | Vaughn Bitner Taylor married Evelyn Henrietta King, daughter of Edgerton Daniel King, on 19 April 1930 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. |
Death* | Vaughn Bitner Taylor died on 10 October 1984 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, at age 84. |
Burial* | He was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. |
Verna Taylor
F, b. October 1903
Walter Stanley Taylor
M, b. 30 July 1911
William James Taylor
M, b. 1874, d. 1956
Birth* | William James Taylor was born in 1874. |
| He was the son of Robert Taylor and Margaret (Maggie) Switzer. |
Marriage* | William James Taylor married Mary Florence Dawson, daughter of George Dawson and Mary Dawson, on 25 February 1907 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
Marriage* | William James Taylor married Gertrude Alice Dawson, daughter of George Dawson and Mary Dawson, on 14 February 1909 in Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
Death* | William James Taylor died in 1956. |
Burial* | He was buried in Necropolis Cemetery, Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
William LESLIE Taylor
M, b. 31 January 1934, d. 21 May 2015
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William LESLIE Taylor (1034 - 2015)
Photo: Brian and Wood Funeral Home
Name Variation | William LESLIE Taylor was also known as Leslie Taylor. |
Birth* | He was born on 31 January 1934. |
| He was the son of George KEITH Taylor and Vila Edith GRACE Shier. |
Death* | William LESLIE Taylor died on 21 May 2015 at age 81; “Gone to that great hunting and fishing grounds in the sky”. At the Kipnes Center for Veterans in Edmonton, on Thursday May 21st, 2015. William Leslie Taylor, of Edmonton and formally of Kemble, in his 82nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret Reid, his wife for 47 years who predeceased him in 2013. Les is survived by Margaret’s children and grandchildren. He is lovingly remembered by his special granddaughter, Sandy. Dear brother of Ivan Taylor (Linda), of Toronto, Ken Taylor (Janice), of Kemble, Ralph Taylor (Kathy), of Desboro and brother-in-law of Bernice Taylor, of East Linton and Charlie Robinson (Joan), of Goderich. Uncle Les will be forever remembered by his nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents, Keith and Grace Taylor; his sister, Marjorie Dawn Robinson; his brothers, Alan and Norman Taylor.Funeral Service for Les Taylor will be held in the chapel of the BRIAN E. WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 250 – 14th Street West, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 3X8 (519-376-7492) on Friday, May 29th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Roseanne Judge officiating. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the charity of your choice as an expression of sympathy. |
Burial* | He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, Canada. |
Marguarite Annette Teal
F, b. 11 October 1910, d. 7 July 1985
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Marguarite Annette Teal-Shier (1910 - 1985)
Birth* | Marguarite Annette Teal was born on 11 October 1910 in Sand Lake, Rensselaer, New York, United States. |
Marriage* | She married Nathan Thomas (Bud) Shier, son of Nathaniel Wilson Shier, on 30 June 1935 in Sand Lake, Rensselaer, New York, United States. |
(Witness) Census | Marguarite Annette Teal appeared on the census of 1950 in the household of Nathan Thomas (Bud) Shier in Rensselaer, New York, United States. |
Married Name | As of 30 June 1985,her married name was Shier. |
Death* | Marguarite Annette Teal died on 7 July 1985 in Sand Lake, Rensselaer, New York, United States, at age 74..jpg) Source: Edmund Dodge Findagrave Mem# 84859300 |
Mabel Tector
F, b. 1890, d. 1978
Relationship | 1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier |
Last Edited | 2 Oct 2011 |
Occupation* | Mabel Tector was Teacher.....unmarried. |
Birth* | She was born in 1890. |
| She was the daughter of Louise Henrietta Warren. |
Death* | Mabel Tector died in 1978. |
Ernest Roy Teer
M, b. 1899, d. 1967
Birth* | Ernest Roy Teer was born in 1899 in Ontario, Canada. |
Marriage* | He married Annie Irene Lodwick, daughter of Adam Lodwick and Margaret Rachel St. John, on 5 April 1927 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. |
Death* | Ernest Roy Teer died in 1967. |
Burial* | He was buried in THorah Twp., Stone Church Cemetery, Beaverton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) Source: Patricia Jones32 Ancestry
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Joan Elizabeth Margaret Teer
F, b. 1934, d. 2009
Alfred E. A. Teeter
M, b. 19 November 1871, d. 14 September 1945
Birth* | Alfred E. A. Teeter was born on 19 November 1871 in Kent County, Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of George Teeter and Eliza Waldron. |
Marriage* | Alfred E. A. Teeter married Reta Adelaide Shier, daughter of Silas Nicholas Shier and Nellie Vickers, on 22 March 1922 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States. |
Death* | Alfred E. A. Teeter died on 14 September 1945 in Kent County, Ontario, Canada, at age 73. |
Annie Telfer
F, b. 15 February 1893, d. 28 October 1984

Annie Telfer-White (1895 -
Source: Dave White
Birth* | Annie Telfer was born on 15 February 1893 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.1 |
Married Name | As of 6 February 1919,her married name was White. |
Marriage* | She married Watson Somerville White, son of Benjamin William White and Alice Pew, on 6 February 1919 in Glasgow, Scotland. |
(Witness) Census | Annie Telfer appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Watson Somerville White in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. |
(Witness) Census | Annie Telfer appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 in the household of Watson Somerville White in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States. |
(Witness) Census | Annie Telfer appeared on the census of 1950 in the household of Watson Somerville White in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States. |
Death* | Annie Telfer died on 28 October 1984 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States, at age 91.1 |
Citations
- [S59] California Death Index, 1940 - 1997, online \.
Everett Tennant
M, d. February 2002
Minnie Isabelle Tennyson
F, b. 5 January 1878, d. 25 February 1980
Birth* | Minnie Isabelle Tennyson was born on 5 January 1878 in Madoc, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of Philip Tennyson and Margaret Jamieson. |
Marriage* | Minnie Isabelle Tennyson married William John (Jack) Shier, son of Joseph Henry Shier and Esther Renchey, on 15 April 1903 in Kincardine, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. |
Married Name | As of 15 April 1903,her married name was Shier. |
(Witness) Census | Minnie Isabelle Tennyson appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of William John (Jack) Shier in Kincardine Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. |
Death* | Minnie Isabelle Tennyson died on 25 February 1980 in Kincardine, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, at age 102. |
Burial* | She was buried in Kincardine Cemetery, Kincardine, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. |
Daniel WESLEY Terrill
M, b. 15 December 1869, d. 21 February 1952
Mother | Jane King b. 23 Feb 1844, d. 1 Nov 1934 |
Relationships | 4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier 5th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier 1st cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier |
Last Edited | 14 Jan 2016 |
Name Variation | Daniel WESLEY Terrill was also known as Wesley Terrill. |
Birth* | He was born on 15 December 1869. |
| He was the son of Jane King. |
Marriage* | Daniel WESLEY Terrill married Edith Luella White, daughter of William Spencer White and Agnes Osterhout, on 4 September 1900 in Rawdon Twp., Stirling, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. |
Census* | Daniel WESLEY Terrill appeared on the census of 1901 in Ops Twp., Victoria County, Ontario, Canada. |
Death* | He died on 21 February 1952 at age 82. |
Burial* | He was buried in Linden Valley Friends Cemetery, Mariposa Twp., Victoria County, Ontario, Canada. |
Helen Jane Luella Terrill
F, b. 24 July 1902
Relationships | 5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier 6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier |
Last Edited | 29 Jun 2014 |
James Eslie Terrill
M, b. 15 December 1869, d. 18 February 1937
Mother | Jane King b. 23 Feb 1844, d. 1 Nov 1934 |
Relationships | 4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier 5th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier 1st cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier |
Last Edited | 29 Jun 2014 |
James Spencer Grant Terrill
M, b. 18 March 1904
Relationships | 5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier 6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier |
Last Edited | 29 Jun 2014 |
Margaret Ann Terrill
F, b. 1868
Mother | Jane King b. 23 Feb 1844, d. 1 Nov 1934 |
Relationships | 4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier 5th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier 1st cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier |
Last Edited | 29 Jun 2014 |
Sophia Gertrude Terrill
F, b. 27 May 1839, d. 14 May 1920
Birth* | Sophia Gertrude Terrill was born on 27 May 1839 in Trenton, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. |
Marriage* | She married Theophilus Shier, son of George Shier and Jane Norton, on 3 October 1862 in Lindsay, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada. |
Married Name | As of 3 October 1862,her married name was Shier. |
(Witness) Census | Sophia Gertrude Terrill appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Simon Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
Death* | Sophia Gertrude Terrill died on 14 May 1920 in Brock Twp., Lot 1 Conc 13, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 80. |
Burial* | She was buried on 16 May 1920 in Brock Twp., North Brock Shier Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
Evelyn Vnora Terry
F, b. 28 April 1915, d. 12 July 1983
Birth* | Evelyn Vnora Terry was born on 28 April 1915 in Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of Jack Terry and Margaret Jardine. |
Marriage* | Evelyn Vnora Terry married Ray Loftus Shier, son of George Daniel Shier and Margaret Elizabeth Jane (Maggie) Merrick, on 18 September 1935 in Barrie, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Married Name | As of 18 September 1935,her married name was Shier. |
Death* | Evelyn Vnora Terry died on 12 July 1983 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 68. |
Burial* | She was buried in Uxbridge Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
Adam Teskey
M, b. 22 December 1840, d. 23 July 1900
Birth* | Adam Teskey was born on 22 December 1840 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.1 |
| He was the son of Garrett Teskey Jr. and Mary Anne Shier. |
Baptism | Adam Teskey was baptized on 6 January 1841 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, England.1 |
Marriage* | He married Mary Shier, daughter of Amos Shier and Margaret Jane Shier, on 1 March 1870 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.2 |
Death* | Adam Teskey died on 23 July 1900 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland, at age 59. |
Burial* | He was buried..jpg) Photo Source: grastudon; Ancestry |
Family | Mary Shier b. 1853, d. 29 June 1933 |
Children | |
Citations
- [S73] Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620 - 1911, online \, Birth of Adam Teskey, son of Garret Teskey and Mary Anne; FHL Film Number 798365.
- [S75] Ireland, Civil Registration Marriages Index, 1845 - 1958, online \, Marriage of Adam Teskey and Mary Shier; FHL Film Number 101251.
Adeline Teskey
F, b. 1910
Albert Shier Teskey
M, b. 8 December 1870, d. 28 December 1939
Birth* | Albert Shier Teskey was born on 8 December 1870 in Ireland.1 |
| He was the son of Adam Teskey and Mary Shier. |
Baptism | Albert Shier Teskey was baptized on 11 January 1871 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland. |
(Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Mary Shier in Ballyallinan, County Limerick, Ireland. |
Marriage* | Albert Shier Teskey married Emma HARRIETT Jane Bovenizer, daughter of Elijah Bovenizer and Jane Anne Shier, in 1909.2,3 |
Census* | Albert Shier Teskey appeared on the census of 1911 in Kilscannel, County Limerick, Ireland. |
Death* | He died on 28 December 1939 in Simpson's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland, at age 69.2 |
Citations
- [S80] Ireland, Births and Baptisms, 1620 - 1911, online \, Birth of Albert Teskey, son of Adam Teskey and Mary Shier; FHL Film Number 255816.
- [S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Donald Family Tree by grastudon. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.
- [S75] Ireland, Civil Registration Marriages Index, 1845 - 1958, online \, Civil registration of marriage for Albert Shier Teskey and Emma H. J. Bovenizer.
Alexander Marshall Teskey
M, b. 13 September 1886, d. 27 May 1971
Birth* | Alexander Marshall Teskey was born on 13 September 1886 in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of Benjamin Teskey and Margaret McLeod Horne. |
(Witness) Census | Alexander Marshall Teskey appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Benjamin Teskey in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
(Witness) Census | Alexander Marshall Teskey appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Benjamin Teskey in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Marriage* | Alexander Marshall Teskey married Jessie Catherine Litster, daughter of Garfield Litster and Sarah Litster, on 17 January 1910 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Census* | Alexander Marshall Teskey appeared on the census of 1921 in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Death* | He died on 27 May 1971 at age 84. |
Burial* | He was buried in Esson Presbyterian Cemetery, Oro Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) Photo Source: Randy Baker, Canadgenweb.org |
Alice Margaret Mae Teskey
F, b. 26 July 1913, d. 24 July 2001
Birth* | Alice Margaret Mae Teskey was born on 26 July 1913 in Lot 5 Conc. 11, Oro Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of Alexander Marshall Teskey and Jessie Catherine Litster. |
(Witness) Census | Alice Margaret Mae Teskey appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Alexander Marshall Teskey in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Married Name | As of 6 June 1934,her married name was Morris. |
Marriage* | Alice Margaret Mae Teskey married John Morris on 6 June 1934 in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Death* | Alice Margaret Mae Teskey died on 24 July 2001 at age 87. |
Alvan Teskey
M, b. 5 August 1897
Birth* | Alvan Teskey was born on 5 August 1897 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of George William Teskey and Ann Gough. |
(Witness) Census | Alvan Teskey appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of George William Teskey in Sarnia Twp., Lambton County, Ontario, Canada. |
(Witness) Census | Alvan Teskey appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of George William Teskey in Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada. |
Marriage* | Alvan Teskey married Christina Helena Graham on 18 October 1922 in Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada. |
Anne Eve Teskey
F, b. 29 May 1732, d. 11 January 1792
Citations
- [S104] Ireland, Seclect Marriages, 1619 - 1898, online \, Marriage of Ann Tuskin and Nicholas Shier FHL FIle Number 897365.
Annie Teskey
F, b. 1853, d. 1874
Birth* | Annie Teskey was born in 1853 in Ontario, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of Joseph Teskey and Mary Ann Shier. |
(Witness) Census | Annie Teskey appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Joseph Teskey in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Married Name | As of 27 December 1871,her married name was Horn. |
Marriage* | Annie Teskey married Donald Horn on 27 December 1871 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Death* | Annie Teskey died in 1874 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Annie Ellen Teskey
F, b. 3 March 1878, d. 14 December 1972
Name Variation | Annie Ellen Teskey was also known as Anna Helen Teskey. |
Birth* | She was born on 3 March 1878 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of William Teskey and Ellen Horne. |
Married Name | As of 26 July 1911,her married name was MacPherson. |
Death* | Annie Ellen Teskey died on 14 December 1972 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 94;
"The transcriptions above from the Orillia Packet were transcribed by Gwen Cunningham of Ellington, Conneticut and and are used with permission. Refer to gwennyalogy.org.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Cowan & Teskey Stitching Our Families in Time. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.
Arabella Margaret Teskey1
F, b. 19 June 1828, d. 2 February 1909
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Arabella Margaret Teskey - Switzer (1829 - 1909)
Photo Credit: A. Gregor Melanson
Photograph by Switcher
Birth* | Arabella Margaret Teskey was born on 19 June 1828 in Adare, County Limerick, Ireland. |
| She was the daughter of Garrett Teskey Jr. and Mary Anne Shier. |
Married Name | As of 20 January 1849,her married name was Switzer.1 |
Marriage* | Arabella Margaret Teskey married William Henry Switzer, son of William Switzer and Belinda Switzer, on 20 January 1849 in Church of Ireland, Adare, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.1,2 |
(Witness) Census | Arabella Margaret Teskey appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of William Henry Switzer in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. |
(Witness) Census | Arabella Margaret Teskey appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of William Henry Switzer in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. |
(Witness) Fact 1 | Arabella Margaret Teskey witnessed the Fact 1 of William Henry Switzer; Photo of William Henry Switzer, Arabella Margaret Teskey and their children.  |
(Witness) Census | Arabella Margaret Teskey appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Henry Switzer in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. |
Death* | Arabella Margaret Teskey died on 2 February 1909 in Wingham, Huron County, Ontario, Canada, at age 80. |
Burial* | She was buried in Kinloss Twp., South Kinloss Cemetery, Lucknow, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. |
Citations
- [S24] Switzergenealogy.com, online \, switzergenealogy.com.
- [S104] Ireland, Seclect Marriages, 1619 - 1898, online \, Marriage of William Switzer and Arabella Teskey; father Garrett Teskey; FHL # 101310.
Benjamin Teskey
M, b. 26 October 1840, d. 13 August 1926
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Margaret Horne-Teskey
Benjamin Teskey (1840 - 1926)
50th Wedding Anniversary Photo
Birth* | Benjamin Teskey was born on 26 October 1840 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland. |
| He was the son of Joseph Teskey and Mary Ann Shier. |
(Witness) Census | Benjamin Teskey appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Joseph Teskey in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Marriage* | Benjamin Teskey married Margaret McLeod Horne on 29 March 1872 in Oro Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.1 |
Census* | Benjamin Teskey appeared on the census of 1891 in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Fact 1* | Benjamin Teskey and his 5 brothers..jpg) The Teskey Brothers (L to R) Benjamin, John, Joseph, William, Charles, Henry Photo: Ancestry, jwilen172 |
Census | He appeared on the census of 1901 in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 1911 in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 1921 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Death* | He died on 13 August 1926 at age 85; The Orillia News Letter, Wednesday, August 18, 1926- WELL KNOWN PIONEER RESIDENT PASSES AWAY IN HIS 89TH YEAR- The news that Mr. Benjamin Teskey had passed away on Friday after an illness of only a few days came as a great surprise to the citizens of Orillia, as deceased, notwithstanding his advanced age, had always been in good health and had been enjoying his usual walk downtown only a few days before his death.was born in Rathcale, County Limerick, Ireland, and came to Canada with his parents, the late Joseph and Mary Teskey, in 1834, the family settling in the township of Medonte, on the 13th concession, and here the most of his boyhood was spent. Upon arriving at manhood he operated the farm on the Coldwater road at present occupied by his son, Norman. He was a man of excellent judgemant and sterling integrity, and it was but natural that the Provincial Government appointed him to the office of Justice of the Peace, a position which he held until his death. He also served as township councillor for a number of years.late Mr. Teskey belonged to an old Church of England family being confirmed by the late Bishop Strahan in St. James’s church, Orillia, then a stone structure on the site of the present edifice. Latterly, however, he had associated himself with the Brethren.six years ago Mr. Teskey left the old homestead and came to live in Orillia. Mr. Teskey took a special interest in history, particularly that of his own family, which had emigrated from the Palatine province in Germany during the revolution in the reign of Queen Anne. They joined a vast party of Huguenots bound for England, but the vessel on which the Teskeys were sailing was driven by stress of weather to the west coast of Ireland, where it was wrecked. Most of those on board formed a settlement in the South of Ireland. Mr. Teskey’s ancestors among the number, but another branch of the family removed to London, where their descendants are residing today.four years ago Mr. Teskey was married to Margaret, daughter of the late James Horne and his wife Mary McLeod, who survives him, along with the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Beers, widow of the late Col. Beers, Toronto; Joseph James, William John, Orillia; Mrs. Hill, of Sault Ste. Marie; Benjamin Norman, of Warminster; Alexander, of the 12th concession of Medonte; Marion Caroline and George Reuben of Orillia. He is also survived by three brothers, William, John and Joseph Teskey, of Orillia.funeral, which took place on Monday afternoon at 2:30, was attended by scores of old friends of deceased from all over the district. Service was held in Gospel Hall conducted by Messrs. W.J. McClure, of California, and Richard Irving, of Toronto.were present from many distant points in the province and the United States., PRICE’S CORNERS- Several from here attended the funeral of the late Benjamin Teskey at Orillia, on Monday, August 16th.
"The transcriptions above from the Orillia News Letter were transcribed by Gwen Cunningham of Ellington, Conneticut and are used with permission. Refer to gwennyalogy.org. |
Citations
- [S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Basil's Family Tree_2013. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.
Benjamin James Enslow Teskey
M, b. 15 October 1913, d. 23 November 2004
Birth* | Benjamin James Enslow Teskey was born on 15 October 1913 in Lot 6 Conc. 4, Orillia Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of James Joseph Teskey and Adeline Ella Wilson. |
(Witness) Census | Benjamin James Enslow Teskey appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of James Joseph Teskey in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Marriage* | Benjamin James Enslow Teskey married Jane Steele. |
Death* | Benjamin James Enslow Teskey died on 23 November 2004 in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, at age 91; TESKEY, Benjamin James Enslow: At St. Joseph's Health Centre, Guelph, on Tuesday, November 23, 2004; in his 92nd Year. Beloved husband of Betty Jane Skinner Teskey and the late Jane Steel 1967. Loved father of Robert Maureen of Bainsville, Dennis Evelyn of Orleans, Maureen Louis Guerriero of Gravenhurst, the late David 1991, Patricia Teskey of Toronto and Donald Elizabeth of Guelph. Grandfather of 16 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Survived by a sister Eileen Teskey of Orillia and daughter-in-law Mary Teskey of Guelph. Predeceased by a sister Francis Pansy Mayo. Ben served in the RCAF from 1940-1945. He attended the OAC and received his degrees in Horticulture and then accepted the position of Professor of Horticulture, OAC - U of G, 1949-1978. A Memorial Service will be held at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre. Memorial contributions to the Hospice Wellington, 45 Speedvale Ave., E., Guelph N1H 1J2 would be appreciated. Wall-Custance 519/822-0051;www.wallcustance.com0. |