The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

Ann Switzer

F, b. 1828, d. 1901

Charts

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

Last Edited

30 Jan 2024

Married Name

Her married name was St. John.

Birth*

Ann Switzer was born in 1828.

Marriage*

She married Christopher St. John, son of Col. George St. John and Mary Ann Switzer.

(Witness) Census

Ann Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Christopher St. John in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Ann Switzer died in 1901.

Family

Christopher St. John b. 1823, d. 1901

Children

George Tobias St. John+ b. 1851, d. 1934
Eliza Jane St. John b. 1854, d. 1876
Mary Ann St. John b. 1862, d. 1939
Samuel Christopher St. John+ b. 1863, d. 30 Mar 1925
John Andrew St. John+ b. 1866, d. 1940

Ann Switzer

F, b. 1789, d. 1810

Father

Michael Switzer b. 1744, d. 1818

Mother

Ann Shier b. 13 Apr 1746, d. 1822

Relationships

Great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

21 Feb 2017

Birth*

Ann Switzer was born in 1789 in Adare, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

She was the daughter of Michael Switzer and Ann Shier.

Death*

Ann Switzer died in 1810.¹

Citations

[S24] Switzergenealogy.com, online \.

Ann Switzer

Last Edited

8 Mar 2022

Marriage*

Ann Switzer married Johann CHRISTOPHER Switzer, son of Johann Jacob Schweitzer.

Family

Johann CHRISTOPHER Switzer b. 1686

Ann Switzer

F, b. 1779, d. 1797

Father

Tobias Switzer b. 1733, d. 22 May 1810

Mother

Dorothy Shier b. 1738, d. 13 Aug 1820

Relationships

Great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Jul 2023

Married Name

Her married name was Cornwall.

Birth*

Ann Switzer was born in 1779 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

She was the daughter of Tobias Switzer and Dorothy Shier.

Marriage*

Ann Switzer married John Cornwall.

Death*

Ann Switzer died in 1797.

Family

John Cornwall b. 1774

Ann Switzer

F, b. April 1798

Father

Charles Switzer b. 1757, d. 1828

Mother

Mary Shire b. 1761, d. 1828

Relationships

Great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
1st cousin 5 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

4 Jul 2023

Birth*

Ann Switzer was born in April 1798 in Courtmatrix, Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

She was the daughter of Charles Switzer and Mary Shire.

Married Name

Her married name was Reidy.

Marriage*

Ann Switzer married John Gideon Reidy.

Family

John Gideon Reidy b. 1793, d. 1849

Children

Gideon Switzer Reidy+ b. 25 Aug 1819, d. 16 Feb 1877
John Tobias Reidy+ b. 1825, d. 3 Dec 1881
Amos Reidy b. 1826, d. 25 Jan 1879

Ann Switzer

F, b. 1800, d. 1 July 1801

Father

Samuel Switzer b. 23 Aug 1767, d. 24 Sep 1839

Mother

Mary Corneil b. 18 Jun 1768, d. Sep 1843

Relationships

2nd great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

17 Mar 2024

Birth*

Ann Switzer was born in 1800 in Munster, Ireland.

She was the daughter of Samuel Switzer and Mary Corneil.

Baptism

Ann Switzer was baptized on 6 April 1800 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Death*

She died on 1 July 1801 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Ann Switzer

F, b. 1802

Father

Samuel Switzer b. 23 Aug 1767, d. 24 Sep 1839

Mother

Mary Corneil b. 18 Jun 1768, d. Sep 1843

Relationships

2nd great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

17 Mar 2024

Birth*

Ann Switzer was born in 1802 in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

She was the daughter of Samuel Switzer and Mary Corneil.

Baptism

Ann Switzer was baptized on 11 July 1802 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer

F, b. 24 March 1895, d. 1973

Father

Naussau Chetwood Switzer b. 26 Aug 1868, d. 16 Feb 1930

Mother

Margaret Forrest Marshall b. 15 Sep 1868, d. 9 Feb 1930

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

22 Feb 2024

Birth*

Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer was born on 24 March 1895 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Naussau Chetwood Switzer and Margaret Forrest Marshall.

(Witness) Census

Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer appeared on the census of 17 April 1901 in the household of Naussau Chetwood Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 26 March 1919,her married name was Denham.

Marriage*

Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer married William Denham, son of George Denham and Martha Francis, on 26 March 1919 in St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer died in 1973 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

She was buried in Usborne Twp., Kirkton Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

William Denham b. 1873, d. 1943

Children

Margaret Elaine Denham+ b. 1921
William Ronald Denham+ b. 1923, d. 1988

Anna M. Switzer

F, b. 1907

Father

Amos Christopher Switzer b. 7 Feb 1871, d. 25 Oct 1935

Mother

Margaret Ann McCuish b. 1876

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)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

5 Apr 2018

Birth*

Anna M. Switzer was born in 1907 in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

She was the daughter of Amos Christopher Switzer and Margaret Ann McCuish.

(Witness) Census

Anna M. Switzer appeared on the census of 1915 in the household of Amos Christopher Switzer in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Anna M. Switzer appeared on the census of 1916 in the household of Amos Christopher Switzer in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada; 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Anne Switzer

F, b. 1802, d. 22 January 1886

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

18 Aug 2020

Birth*

Anne Switzer was born in 1802 in Kilscannel Parish, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Married Name

Her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

She married John Shier, son of Nicholas Shier Jr. and Ann Fitch.

Death*

Anne Switzer died on 22 January 1886 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Family

John Shier b. 1808, d. 8 November 1849

Children

Rachel Shier+ b. 1838, d. 4 Jul 1926
Jane Anne Shier+ b. 1839

Anne Alice Switzer

F, b. 1912

Father

Alfred Edward Switzer b. 3 Jun 1876, d. 1948

Mother

Alice Mary Switzer b. Jul 1881, d. 26 Aug 1972

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Apr 2014

Married Name

Her married name was White.

Married Name

Her married name was Richards.

Birth*

Anne Alice Switzer was born in 1912 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; Possibly born in Alberta.

She was the daughter of Alfred Edward Switzer and Alice Mary Switzer.

Arabella Switzer

F, b. 1829, d. 4 April 1895

Father

Amos Switzer b. 1776, d. 25 Mar 1861

Mother

Margaret Jane Dulmage

Relationships

2nd great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#1)
Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#2)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

3 Jul 2023

Birth*

Arabella Switzer was born in 1829.

She was the daughter of Amos Switzer and Margaret Jane Dulmage.

Married Name

As of 7 October 1847,her married name was Shire.

Marriage*

Arabella Switzer married Robert Shire, son of Nicholas Shier Jr. and Ann Fitch, on 7 October 1847 in Ireland.

Death*

Arabella Switzer died on 4 April 1895 in Ballingrane, Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Family

Robert Shire b. 1823, d. 28 July 1870

Children

Julia Margaret Shire+ b. 22 Jan 1852, d. 20 Aug 1926
Arabella Emily Shire b. 20 Jul 1854
Nicholas Robert Shire+ b. 15 Oct 1859, d. 1920
Henry John Shire+ b. 4 Jun 1864, d. 24 Mar 1939
Julius Robert Shire+ b. 14 Jul 1867, d. 1944
Robertdina Shire b. 20 Dec 1870

Baby Switzer

M, b. 26 November 1930, d. 26 November 1930

Father

Stanley Enos Switzer b. 24 Jun 1888, d. 1967

Mother

Agnes Constance Evans b. 6 Feb 1898, d. 1994

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 Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

29 Mar 2014

Death*

Baby Switzer died on 26 November 1930 in East Nissouri Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

Birth*

He was born on 26 November 1930.

He was the son of Stanley Enos Switzer and Agnes Constance Evans.

Baby Girl Switzer

F, b. 22 November 1894, d. 22 November 1894

Father

Samuel Aquilla Switzer b. 9 May 1857, d. 14 Nov 1944

Mother

Nancy Taylor b. 7 Sep 1860, d. Apr 1944

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

23 Mar 2014

Death*

Baby Girl Switzer died on 22 November 1894.

Birth*

She was born on 22 November 1894.

She was the daughter of Samuel Aquilla Switzer and Nancy Taylor.

Belinda Switzer

F, b. 1805, d. 1848

Father

Amos Switzer b. 1776, d. 25 Mar 1861

Mother

Margaret Jane Dulmage

Relationships

2nd great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

22 Dec 2021

Birth*

Belinda Switzer was born in 1805.

She was the daughter of Amos Switzer and Margaret Jane Dulmage.

Marriage*

Belinda Switzer married William Switzer.

Death*

Belinda Switzer died in 1848.

Family

William Switzer b. 1797, d. 1877

Child

William Henry Switzer+ b. 2 Nov 1832, d. 14 Jun 1914

Belinda Switzer

F, b. 16 November 1856, d. 16 February 1913

Father

John Switzer b. 1811, d. 18 Feb 1899

Mother

Margaret Catherine Baker b. 1818, d. 1887

Relationships

3rd great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

20 Feb 2024

Birth*

Belinda Switzer was born on 16 November 1856 in Brock Twp., Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of John Switzer and Margaret Catherine Baker.

(Witness) Census

Belinda Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John Switzer in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 26 February 1878,her married name was Baker.

Marriage*

Belinda Switzer married Gowan Nassau Baker, son of Peter Baker, on 26 February 1878 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Belinda Switzer died on 16 February 1913 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 56.

Family

Gowan Nassau Baker b. 2 June 1854, d. 1 July 1937

Children

Belinda Jane Switzer

F, b. 10 January 1859, d. 1935

Belinda Jane Switzer-Johnston (1859 - 1935)
Photo Credit: A Gregor Melanson

Photograph by Switcher

Father

William Henry Switzer b. 2 Nov 1832, d. 14 Jun 1914

Mother

Arabella Margaret Teskey b. 19 Jun 1828, d. 2 Feb 1909

Relationships

4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

16 Jan 2021

Birth*

Belinda Jane Switzer was born on 10 January 1859 in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William Henry Switzer and Arabella Margaret Teskey.

(Witness) Census

Belinda Jane Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of William Henry Switzer in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 19 August 1879,her married name was Johnston.

Marriage*

Belinda Jane Switzer married Samuel Johnston on 19 August 1879 in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Fact 1

Belinda Jane Switzer witnessed the Fact 1 of William Henry Switzer; Photo of William Henry Switzer, Arabella Margaret Teskey and their children.

(Witness) Census

Belinda Jane Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Samuel Johnston in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Belinda Jane Switzer died in 1935.

Burial*

She was buried in Kinloss Twp., South Kinloss Cemetery, Lucknow, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit:
M. Pook; Findagrave Memorial # 157563136

Family

Samuel Johnston b. 27 February 1857, d. 13 November 1920

Children

Elizabeth Jane Johnston+ b. 14 Dec 1880, d. 1969
Samuel Edwin Johnston b. 19 May 1883, d. 1957
Caroline Ida Johnston+ b. 19 Mar 1886, d. 1977
Arabella Johnston+ b. 5 May 1891, d. 4 Jul 1950
James Peter Johnston b. 19 Sep 1893, d. 13 Nov 1933
Myrtle Mae Johnston b. 9 Jun 1898, d. 18 Jun 1973

Benjamin Switzer

M, b. 1847

Father

Adam Switzer b. 1796, d. 1857

Mother

Rachel Flanigan b. 1812, d. 1886

Relationships

2nd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
2nd cousin 4 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Jul 2023

Birth*

Benjamin Switzer was born in 1847.

He was the son of Adam Switzer and Rachel Flanigan.

Bertha Winters Switzer

F, b. 29 November 1894, d. 6 April 1987

Father

William Edwin Switzer b. 29 Jun 1865, d. 7 Jul 1908

Mother

Ida Jane Baldrow b. 5 Sep 1875

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)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

16 May 2018

Birth*

Bertha Winters Switzer was born on 29 November 1894 in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of William Edwin Switzer and Ida Jane Baldrow.

(Witness) Census

Bertha Winters Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Edwin Switzer in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

Married Name

As of 23 December 1916,her married name was Wallace.

Marriage*

Bertha Winters Switzer married Duncan George Wallace on 23 December 1916 in Tavistock, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Bertha Winters Switzer died on 6 April 1987 in Knox Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Thorah Twp., Gamebridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 92.

Photo Taber:
William Taber; Ancestry

Family

Duncan George Wallace b. 24 February 1891, d. 8 November 1985

Children

Victoria E. Wallace b. 24 May 1920, d. 24 May 1920
M. Winnifred Wallace b. 24 May 1920
Donald J. Wallace b. 30 May 1926, d. 27 May 1999

Citations

[S91] Manitoba, Canada, Birth Index 1870 - 1917, online \, Birth registration for Bertha Winters Switzer.

Byron Wesley Switzer

M, b. 3 October 1908, d. 17 February 1998

Father

Luke Michael Switzer b. 7 Jul 1869, d. 22 Feb 1930

Mother

Susannah Ellen Taylor b. 30 Oct 1869, d. 29 Sep 1954

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

17 Mar 2024

Birth*

Byron Wesley Switzer was born on 3 October 1908 in Georgina Twp., Sutton, York County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Luke Michael Switzer and Susannah Ellen Taylor.

Marriage*

Byron Wesley Switzer married Robina Bathgate in 1934.

Death*

Byron Wesley Switzer died on 17 February 1998 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 89.

Burial*

He was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Source: Islington
Findagrave Mem# 90507301

Family

Robina Bathgate b. 28 October 1908, d. 21 June 1995

Carman A. Switzer

M, b. 11 October 1912, d. 2003

Father

Whitfield Leroy Switzer b. 16 Jul 1875, d. 23 Jan 1957

Mother

Minnie Elizabeth Sawyer b. 16 Apr 1880, d. 11 Jan 1965

Relationships

5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

13 Jan 2024

Birth*

Carman A. Switzer was born on 11 October 1912 in Blanshard Twp., Lot 6 Conc. 7, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Whitfield Leroy Switzer and Minnie Elizabeth Sawyer.

(Witness) Census

Carman A. Switzer appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Whitfield Leroy Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Carman A. Switzer married Marjorie Helen Knox on 18 June 1938 in Granton, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Carman A. Switzer died in 2003.

Burial*

He was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Section M, St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Marjorie Helen Knox b. 1917, d. 2003

Caroline Switzer

F, b. 23 December 1864, d. 13 May 1953

Father

Henry Adam Switzer b. 26 Feb 1833, d. 12 Apr 1912

Mother

Emma Hanly b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 25 Apr 1909

Relationships

4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

25 Apr 2018

Birth*

Caroline Switzer was born on 23 December 1864.

She was the daughter of Henry Adam Switzer and Emma Hanly.

(Witness) Census

Caroline Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Caroline Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Caroline Switzer appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Occupation*

Caroline Switzer was Carrie Switzer was a nurse in New York City and nursed Franklin D. Roosevelt when he had polio in 1921 in New York, New York, United States.¹

Death*

She died on 13 May 1953 at age 88.

Burial*

She was buried in Usborne Twp., Kirkton Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Citations

[S89] Unknown author, Village Connections; Woodham and Kirkton (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date).

Catherine Switzer

F, b. 6 July 1838

Father

John Switzer b. 1811, d. 18 Feb 1899

Mother

Margaret Catherine Baker b. 1818, d. 1887

Relationships

3rd great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

22 Feb 2024

Birth*

Catherine Switzer was born on 6 July 1838.

She was the daughter of John Switzer and Margaret Catherine Baker.

Catherine ANN Switzer

F, b. 1820, d. 12 March 1897

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

11 Jan 2020

(Witness) Fact 1

Catherine ANN Switzer witnessed the Fact 1 of Samuel Doupe; The father of Samuel Doupe (1835 - 1870) was initially indicated as Joseph Doupe (1806 - 1892). DNA evidence indicates Samuel Doupe's father is a different Joseph Doupe. Joseph Doupe and his wife Catherine Ann Switzer (1820 - 1897) are no longer shown as the parents of the indicated Samuel Doupe.

Name Variation

Catherine ANN Switzer was also known as Ann Switzer.

Birth*

She was born in 1820.

Married Name

Her married name was Doupe.

Marriage*

She married Joseph Doupe, son of Samuel Doupe and Catherine Shier.

(Witness) Census

Catherine ANN Switzer appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Joseph Doupe in Belmont Twp., Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Catherine ANN Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Joseph Doupe in Belmont and Methuen Twp., Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Catherine ANN Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Joseph Doupe in Belmont Twp., Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Catherine ANN Switzer appeared on the census of 9 April 1891 in the household of Joseph Doupe in Belmont Twp., Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Catherine ANN Switzer died on 12 March 1897 in Belmont Twp., Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Joseph Doupe b. 5 November 1806, d. 19 June 1892

Children

Jacob Doupe+ b. 1840, d. 28 Jan 1906
Catherine Doupe b. 1844
Henry Doupe+ b. 1847
Sarah Doupe b. 1850
Samuel Doupe+ b. 1853
Gideon Ousely Doupe b. 28 May 1855
Michael Doupe b. 1858
Joseph P. Doupe b. 1863
James Doupe b. 1865

Cecil Villeroy Switzer

M, b. 22 July 1888, d. 2 July 1985

Father

Henry Edward Switzer b. 13 Feb 1863, d. 1 Dec 1945

Mother

Mary Ann Marriott b. 25 Feb 1861, d. 3 Feb 1934

Relationships

5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

27 Oct 2016

Name Variation

Cecil Villeroy Switzer was also known as Roy Switzer.

Birth*

He was born on 22 July 1888 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Henry Edward Switzer and Mary Ann Marriott.

(Witness) Census

Cecil Villeroy Switzer appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Henry Edward Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Cecil Villeroy Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Henry Edward Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Cecil Villeroy Switzer appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Henry Edward Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Cecil Villeroy Switzer married Sarah Eleanor Kemp on 11 April 1918 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Cecil Villeroy Switzer died on 2 July 1985 at age 96.

Burial*

He was buried in Usborne Twp., Kirkton Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Sarah Eleanor Kemp b. 1 September 1893, d. 23 October 1989

Children

Raymond Grant Switzer b. 19 Mar 1919, d. 24 Mar 1919
John Maxwell Switzer+ b. 4 Apr 1921, d. 2001

Cecile C. Switzer

F, b. 1905

Father

Amos Christopher Switzer b. 7 Feb 1871, d. 25 Oct 1935

Mother

Margaret Ann McCuish b. 1876

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)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

5 Apr 2018

Birth*

Cecile C. Switzer was born in 1905 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Amos Christopher Switzer and Margaret Ann McCuish.

(Witness) Census

Cecile C. Switzer appeared on the census of 1915 in the household of Amos Christopher Switzer in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Cecile C. Switzer appeared on the census of 1916 in the household of Amos Christopher Switzer in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada; 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Charles Switzer

M, b. 1757, d. 1828

Father

Tobias Switzer b. 1733, d. 22 May 1810

Mother

Dorothy Shier b. 1738, d. 13 Aug 1820

Relationships

Great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#1)
Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#2)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

3 Jul 2023

Birth*

Charles Switzer was born in 1757 in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

He was the son of Tobias Switzer and Dorothy Shier.

Marriage*

Charles Switzer married Mary Shire, daughter of Nicholas Shier and Anne Eve Teskey.

Death*

Charles Switzer died in 1828 in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Family

Mary Shire b. 1761, d. 1828

Children

John Switzer b. 28 Dec 1777, d. 11 Nov 1846
George Switzer+ b. 1780, d. 1818
Tobias Switzer b. 1781
Samuel Switzer+ b. 1786, d. 1869
Charles Switzer b. 1791, d. 1861
Adam Switzer+ b. 1796, d. 1857
Ann Switzer+ b. Apr 1798

Charles Switzer

M, b. 1791, d. 1861

Father

Charles Switzer b. 1757, d. 1828

Mother

Mary Shire b. 1761, d. 1828

Relationships

Great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
1st cousin 5 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Jul 2023

Birth*

Charles Switzer was born in 1791.

He was the son of Charles Switzer and Mary Shire.

Death*

Charles Switzer died in 1861.

Charlotte Switzer

F, b. 14 November 1831, d. 7 March 1910

Charlotte Switzer-Shier (1831 - 1910)
Photo: Ken and Vicki Smith

Charlotte Switzer-Shier (1831 - 1910)

Father

Edward Switzer b. 18 Oct 1806, d. 14 Oct 1907

Mother

Sarah Shier b. 18 Aug 1808, d. 3 Mar 1886

Relationships

3rd great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#1)
Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#2)
Descendants of Samuel Shier (1796 - 1878) and Ann Smith
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

2 May 2023

Birth*

Charlotte Switzer was born on 14 November 1831 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Edward Switzer and Sarah Shier.

Marriage*

Charlotte Switzer married Adam Shier, son of Samuel Shier and Anne Smith, on 16 May 1849.

Married Name

As of 16 May 1849,her married name was Shier.

Residence*

Charlotte Switzer lived in 1851 in Moved to Blanchard Twp, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Adam Shier in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Charlotte Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Adam Shier in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Charlotte Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Adam Shier in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Fact 1

Charlotte Switzer witnessed the Fact 1 of Adam Shier; Family of Adam Shier and Charlotte Switzer.

(Witness) Census

Charlotte Switzer appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Adam Shier in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Fact 1

Charlotte Switzer witnessed the Fact 1 of Adam Shier; Adam Shier and Charlotte Switzer.

(Witness) Census

Charlotte Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Adam Shier in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Charlotte Switzer died on 7 March 1910 in Blanshard Twp., Ontario, Canada, at age 78.

Burial*

She was buried in Usborne Twp., Kirkton Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Adam Shier b. 24 December 1825, d. 19 January 1912

Children

Mary Anne Shier+ b. 10 Mar 1850, d. 4 May 1942
Sarah Shier+ b. 1 Sep 1852, d. 3 Oct 1948
Ellen (Nellie) Shier+ b. 18 Jul 1856, d. 24 Jan 1916
Samuel Adam Shier+ b. 24 Dec 1857, d. 1959
Elizabeth Ann Shier b. 30 Oct 1860, d. 21 Jun 1953
Albert Edward Shier+ b. 23 Sep 1863, d. 1949
Reuben Nicholas Shier b. 28 Aug 1866, d. 1948
Charlotte Jemima Shier+ b. 26 Dec 1869, d. 27 Dec 1967
William Permenia Shier b. 20 Jul 1873, d. 13 Nov 1878

Christopher Switzer

M, b. 1796, d. 1797

Father

Tobias Switzer b. 29 Sep 1765, d. 29 May 1826

Mother

Elizabeth Neasor b. 1765, d. 1831

Relationships

2nd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Jul 2023

Birth*

Christopher Switzer was born in 1796.

He was the son of Tobias Switzer and Elizabeth Neasor.

Death*

Christopher Switzer died in 1797.

Christopher Switzer

M, b. 27 September 1845, d. 22 April 1847

Father

John Switzer b. 1811, d. 18 Feb 1899

Mother

Margaret Catherine Baker b. 1818, d. 1887

Relationships

3rd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

19 Feb 2024

Birth*

Christopher Switzer was born on 27 September 1845 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of John Switzer and Margaret Catherine Baker.

Death*

Christopher Switzer died on 22 April 1847 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 1.

Christopher Cletus Switzer

M, b. 23 December 1845, d. 1 October 1931

Christopher Cletus Switzer (1845 - 1931)

Father

Edward Switzer b. 18 Oct 1806, d. 14 Oct 1907

Mother

Sarah Shier b. 18 Aug 1808, d. 3 Mar 1886

Relationships

3rd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

8 Aug 2017

Birth*

Christopher Cletus Switzer was born on 23 December 1845 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Edward Switzer and Sarah Shier.

(Witness) Census

Christopher Cletus Switzer appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Edward Switzer in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Christopher Cletus Switzer married Ruth Haines, daughter of Stephen Haines and Mary Van Slike, on 1 October 1868 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1*

Christopher Cletus Switzer lived in Lacombe, Alberta.¹

Death*

Christopher Cletus Switzer died on 1 October 1931 in Matsqui, British Columbia, Canada, at age 85.

Burial*

He was buried in Hazelwood Cemetery, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.

Photo: Eleanor Simpson
Findagrave

Family

Ruth Haines b. 22 August 1851, d. 26 June 1937

Children

Norman Leslie Switzer+ b. 23 Aug 1869, d. 23 Jun 1954
Effie Etta Switzer+ b. 4 Dec 1871
Alfred Edward Switzer+ b. 3 Jun 1876, d. 1948
Hester Zellette Switzer+ b. 24 May 1879, d. 18 Oct 1954
Milton Clarence Switzer+ b. 25 Oct 1894, d. 1990

Citations

[S38] Unknown article title, Newspaper Clipping, unknown location, Obituary of Fletcher D. Switzer.

Christopher Dolmage Switzer

M, b. 11 September 1861, d. 1930

Father

Jethro Switzer b. 1823, d. 2 Jan 1870

Mother

Jane Watson b. 1823

Relationships

3rd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Jul 2023

Birth*

Christopher Dolmage Switzer was born on 11 September 1861.

He was the son of Jethro Switzer and Jane Watson.

Baptism

Christopher Dolmage Switzer was baptized on 23 September 1861 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.¹

Marriage*

He married Annie Mathilda Watson on 5 April 1888 in Parish Church, Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Death*

Christopher Dolmage Switzer died in 1930 in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Family

Annie Mathilda Watson b. 1869, d. 2 February 1962

Children

Joseph Switzer b. 1889
Helen W. Switzer b. 1891
Willie Switzer b. 1892
Jethro Switzer b. 1892, d. 1969
Kathline E. Switzer b. 1893
Agusta Switzer b. 1895
Angelina Switzer b. 1896
George Christopher Switzer b. 6 Oct 1897, d. 21 Mar 1918

Citations

[S80] Ireland, Births and Baptisms, 1620 - 1911, online \.

Christopher Tobias Switzer

M, b. 8 March 1798, d. 19 June 1888

Father

Samuel Switzer b. 23 Aug 1767, d. 24 Sep 1839

Mother

Mary Corneil b. 18 Jun 1768, d. Sep 1843

Relationships

2nd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

17 Mar 2024

Birth*

Christopher Tobias Switzer was born on 8 March 1798 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

He was the son of Samuel Switzer and Mary Corneil.

Marriage*

Christopher Tobias Switzer married Henrietta Margaret Speiran, daughter of George Adare Speiran and Hannah Unknown, in 1822.

Death*

Christopher Tobias Switzer died on 19 June 1888 in Brock Twp., Vallentyne, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 90.

Burial*

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

Family

Henrietta Margaret Speiran b. 1802, d. 27 May 1876

Children

Henrietta Margaret Switzer+ b. 1823, d. 27 May 1876
Tobias Switzer+ b. 19 Dec 1827, d. 4 Nov 1909
George Switzer+ b. 1830
John Switzer b. 1836, d. 1921

Dennis Brian Switzer

M, b. 23 September 1945, d. 1998

Father

Raymond Fletcher Switzer b. 24 Oct 1911, d. 1 Sep 1990

Mother

Shirley Bernice Whitby b. 3 Nov 1919, d. 2013

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

30 Oct 2016

Birth*

Dennis Brian Switzer was born on 23 September 1945 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Raymond Fletcher Switzer and Shirley Bernice Whitby.

Death*

Dennis Brian Switzer died in 1998.

Burial*

He was buried in Usborne Twp., Kirkton Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Dinah Belinda Switzer

F, b. 20 July 1858, d. 16 April 1900

Father

Tobias Switzer

Mother

Hannah Unknown

Charts

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

Last Edited

28 Jan 2024

Birth*

Dinah Belinda Switzer was born on 20 July 1858 in Peel Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Tobias Switzer and Hannah Unknown.

Married Name

As of 15 March 1882,her married name was Miller.

Marriage*

Dinah Belinda Switzer married John "Samuel" Miller, son of John H. Miller and Mary Ann St. John, on 15 March 1882 in Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Dinah Belinda Switzer died on 16 April 1900 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 41.

Burial*

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

Family

John "Samuel" Miller b. 19 March 1857, d. 23 November 1931

Children

Rev. John Wesley Miller+ b. 4 Mar 1883, d. 28 Dec 1955
Tobias CUNNINGHAM Miller+ b. 28 Oct 1884, d. 7 Mar 1969
Margaret Candice (Maggie) Miller b. 9 Jun 1889, d. 26 Mar 1974
Annie Ada Naomi Miller b. 31 Jul 1891, d. 17 Dec 1920
Catherine Belinda Miller b. 24 Jun 1893, d. 12 Feb 1969
Eva Maude Amanda Miller+ b. 10 Nov 1895
Edna Louisa PEARL Miller b. 22 Oct 1897, d. 25 Mar 1983

Dorothy Switzer

F, b. 1761

Father

Tobias Switzer b. 1733, d. 22 May 1810

Mother

Dorothy Shier b. 1738, d. 13 Aug 1820

Relationships

Great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

16 Oct 2022

Birth*

Dorothy Switzer was born in 1761.

She was the daughter of Tobias Switzer and Dorothy Shier.

Dorothy Switzer

F, b. 1791

Father

Samuel Switzer b. 23 Aug 1767, d. 24 Sep 1839

Mother

Mary Corneil b. 18 Jun 1768, d. Sep 1843

Relationships

2nd great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

17 Mar 2024

Birth*

Dorothy Switzer was born in 1791 in Ireland.

She was the daughter of Samuel Switzer and Mary Corneil.

Baptism

Dorothy Switzer was baptized on 16 November 1791 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.¹

Married Name

As of 24 November 1818,her married name was Williams.

Marriage*

She married Philip Williams on 24 November 1818 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Family

Philip Williams b. 1790

Citations

[S218] Rathkeale Parish Records, online \, Baptism of Dorothy Switzer.

Edward Switzer

M, b. 18 October 1806, d. 14 October 1907

Edward Switzer (1806 - 1907)
Photo Source: Ron Marshall
Ancestry.ca

Father

Adam Switzer b. 26 Jul 1772, d. 1853

Mother

Sarah Switzer b. 1769, d. 27 Dec 1870

Relationships

2nd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#1)
Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#2)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

3 Aug 2023

Birth*

Edward Switzer was born on 18 October 1806 in Courtmatrix, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

He was the son of Adam Switzer and Sarah Switzer.

Marriage*

Edward Switzer married Sarah Shier, daughter of Henry Shier and Mary Corneil, on 14 February 1831 in Embury-Heck Memorial Methodist Church, Ballingrane, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Fact 1

Edward Switzer and his family emigrated from Ireland to Brock Twp, Ontario.¹

Occupation*

Edward Switzer was a farmer on Lot 4, Concession 9 Brock Twp.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1861 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

He appeared on the census of 1871 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

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

Census

He appeared on the census of 1891 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1*

Article in the Ontario Gleaner, Volume XXIII No. 22, Cannington, Ontario

Brock's Old Settlers

A Brief Sketch of the life of Edward Switzer, Esq.

The subject of our sketch, Edward Switzer, Esq. was born on the 18th of October, 1806, in Ireland, at Court Matrix, on Lord Southwell's estate, County of Limerick, near the village of Rathkeale. Though born in the evergreen isle his ancestors were German. He being the heir (though of the 4th generation) of Michael Schweitzer, and Dorothea his wife, who came to Ireland with his two sons from Germany, having been born in the village of Assernheim, near Mochdorf, belonging to the Barony of Leining, County of Modderheim, and part of the Most Reverend Capitalin See of Speyer, Germany. Leaving their native land on the 4th of May, 1709, they landed in Ireland, settling in the County of Limerick. His father, Adam Switzer, and his wife, enjoyed the house and land occupied by his progenitor, Michael Schweitzer above mentioned, being the heir thereto.

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Edward Peronet Switzer in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1

In approximately 1903, Edward Switzer moved to Blanchard Twp., Perth County, to live with his son, Fletcher Dela Switzer.

Death*

Edward Switzer died on 14 October 1907 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada, at age 100.

Burial*

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

Family

Sarah Shier b. 18 August 1808, d. 3 March 1886

Children

Charlotte Switzer+ b. 14 Nov 1831, d. 7 Mar 1910
Henry Adam Switzer+ b. 26 Feb 1833, d. 12 Apr 1912
Mary Ann Switzer+ b. Dec 1834, d. 14 May 1898
Fletcher Dela Switzer+ b. 31 May 1836, d. 22 Feb 1921
Jemima Switzer+ b. 24 May 1838, d. 18 Oct 1877
Phoebe Ann Switzer+ b. 22 Dec 1839, d. 19 Aug 1918
Edward Peronet Switzer+ b. 27 Sep 1841, d. 20 Feb 1902
Permenia Alvin Switzer+ b. 1 Sep 1843, d. 27 May 1882
Christopher Cletus Switzer+ b. 23 Dec 1845, d. 1 Oct 1931
Sarah Letitia Switzer+ b. 19 Nov 1848, d. 5 Jan 1934
Villeroy Switzer+ b. 27 Jun 1852, d. 23 Oct 1884

Citations

[S38] Unknown article title, Newspaper Clipping, unknown location, Obituary of Fletcher D. Switzer.

Edward Fletcher Switzer

M, b. 3 August 1855, d. 27 June 1936

Edward Fletcher Switzer (1855 - 1936)
Source: Kendra Bain

Father

Henry Adam Switzer b. 26 Feb 1833, d. 12 Apr 1912

Mother

Emma Hanly b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 25 Apr 1909

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

9 Jul 2022

Birth*

Edward Fletcher Switzer was born on 3 August 1855 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Henry Adam Switzer and Emma Hanly.

(Witness) Census

Edward Fletcher Switzer appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Edward Fletcher Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Edward Fletcher Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Edward Fletcher Switzer married Elizabeth Easterbrook, daughter of John Easterbrook and Elizabeth Brant, on 8 February 1882.

Census

Edward Fletcher Switzer appeared on the census of 1891 in East Nissouri Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1*

Edward Fletcher Switzer family.

Source: Kendra Bain

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1921 in Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 27 June 1936 in Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada, at age 80.

Burial*

He was buried in Blanshard Twp., St. Marys Protestant Cemetery, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Elizabeth Easterbrook b. 12 July 1859, d. 5 September 1936

Children

Emerson NELSON Carlos Switzer b. 15 Dec 1882
Ethel Mary Switzer+ b. 10 Dec 1885
Ada Marietta Mabel Switzer b. 8 Jan 1887
Minnie Rubyetta (RUBY) Switzer+ b. 22 Sep 1889, d. 1975

Edward Peronet Switzer

M, b. 27 September 1841, d. 20 February 1902

Edward Peronet Switzer (1841 - 1902)
Photo: Harold Burgin

Father

Edward Switzer b. 18 Oct 1806, d. 14 Oct 1907

Mother

Sarah Shier b. 18 Aug 1808, d. 3 Mar 1886

Relationships

3rd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Mar 2023

Birth*

Edward Peronet Switzer was born on 27 September 1841 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Edward Switzer and Sarah Shier.

(Witness) Census

Edward Peronet Switzer appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Edward Switzer in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Edward Peronet Switzer married Mary Ann St. John, daughter of George St. John, on 1 January 1867.

Census

Edward Peronet Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

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 20 February 1902 in Uxbridge Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 60.

Burial*

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

Family

Mary Ann St. John b. 19 October 1845, d. 27 November 1930

Children

Edward Roy Switzer

M, b. 19 December 1882, d. 11 December 1965

Father

Villeroy Switzer b. 27 Jun 1852, d. 23 Oct 1884

Mother

Mary Helen Cooney b. 1855, d. 1906

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

25 Jul 2018

Birth*

Edward Roy Switzer was born on 19 December 1882 in District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Villeroy Switzer and Mary Helen Cooney.

Marriage*

Edward Roy Switzer married Ethel Lavinia Hall, daughter of Ethel L. Cook, on 28 April 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.

Census

Edward Roy Switzer appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 in Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 in Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California, United States.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 in Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California, United States.

Fact 1*

Declaration of Intent of take US Citizenship.

Death*

He died on 11 December 1965 in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, United States, at age 82.

Burial*

He was buried in Live Oak Memorial Park, Garden of Hope Plot, Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California, United States.¹

Family

Ethel Lavinia Hall b. 1891, d. 1984

Children

Edward Roy Switzer b. 16 Sep 1918, d. 12 May 2002
William Ralph Switzer b. 1 Jul 1921, d. 9 Jul 2002

Citations

[S17] Unknown author, findagrave.com (n.p.: n.pub.), Findagrave Memorial #106492586.

Edward Roy Switzer

M, b. 16 September 1918, d. 12 May 2002

Father

Edward Roy Switzer b. 19 Dec 1882, d. 11 Dec 1965

Mother

Ethel Lavinia Hall b. 1891, d. 1984

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

25 Jul 2018

Birth*

Edward Roy Switzer was born on 16 September 1918 in Ohio, United States.

He was the son of Edward Roy Switzer and Ethel Lavinia Hall.

(Witness) Census

Edward Roy Switzer appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 in the household of Edward Roy Switzer in Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.

(Witness) Census

Edward Roy Switzer appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 in the household of Edward Roy Switzer in Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California, United States.

(Witness) Census

Edward Roy Switzer appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 in the household of Edward Roy Switzer in Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California, United States.

Death*

Edward Roy Switzer died on 12 May 2002 in California, United States, at age 83.

Burial*

He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States.¹

Citations

[S17] Unknown author, findagrave.com (n.p.: n.pub.), Findagrave Memorial #85946541.

Edwin Switzer

M, b. 3 December 1896

Father

William Edwin Switzer b. 29 Jun 1865, d. 7 Jul 1908

Mother

Ida Jane Baldrow b. 5 Sep 1875

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

16 May 2018

Birth*

Edwin Switzer was born on 3 December 1896 in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

He was the son of William Edwin Switzer and Ida Jane Baldrow.

(Witness) Census

Edwin Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Edwin Switzer in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

Effie Etta Switzer

F, b. 4 December 1871

Father

Christopher Cletus Switzer b. 23 Dec 1845, d. 1 Oct 1931

Mother

Ruth Haines b. 22 Aug 1851, d. 26 Jun 1937

Relationships

4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

26 Mar 2014

Birth*

Effie Etta Switzer was born on 4 December 1871 in Usborne Twp., Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Christopher Cletus Switzer and Ruth Haines.

Marriage*

Effie Etta Switzer married Charles George Manners on 29 September 1992 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Charles George Manners b. 1870

Child

Ruth Jane Manners b. 1894

Eileen Elizabeth Switzer

F, b. 7 March 1912, d. 1998

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Apr 2014

Birth*

Eileen Elizabeth Switzer was born on 7 March 1912.

Marriage*

She married Lawrence Edward Switzer, son of Alfred Edward Switzer and Alice Mary Switzer, on 24 February 1934 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Death*

Eileen Elizabeth Switzer died in 1998.

Family

Lawrence Edward Switzer b. November 1907, d. 1993

Child

Lawrence Switzer b. 1939, d. 1939

Eldred Amos Switzer

M, b. 29 March 1899, d. 25 February 1979

Eldred A. Switzer (1899 - 1979)
Photo Credit: Judy Whalen; Ancestry

Father

William Edwin Switzer b. 29 Jun 1865, d. 7 Jul 1908

Mother

Ida Jane Baldrow b. 5 Sep 1875

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

13 Jan 2023

Birth*

Eldred Amos Switzer was born on 29 March 1899 in Strathclair, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

He was the son of William Edwin Switzer and Ida Jane Baldrow.

(Witness) Census

Eldred Amos Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Edwin Switzer in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

Death*

Eldred Amos Switzer died on 25 February 1979 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 79.

Eliza Switzer

F, b. 1818, d. 15 July 1867

Father

Tobias Switzer b. 1783, d. 15 May 1869

Last Edited

4 Feb 2024

Birth*

Eliza Switzer was born in 1818.

She was the daughter of Tobias Switzer.

Married Name

As of 1840,her married name was St. John.

Marriage*

Eliza Switzer married Philip Blondin St. John, son of Philip St. John and Nancy ANN Baker, in 1840.

Death*

Eliza Switzer died on 15 July 1867.

Burial*

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

Source: Heather McGibbon
Findagrave Mem# 125566778

Family

Philip Blondin St. John b. 1819, d. 8 April 1892

Children

Christopher St. John+ b. 28 Jan 1845, d. 22 Feb 1910
Amos St. John+ b. 9 Jul 1847, d. 22 Feb 1937
Phoebe St. John b. 1858

Elizabeth Switzer¹

F, b. 5 February 1769, d. 1844

Father

Michael Switzer¹ b. 1744, d. 1818

Mother

Ann Shier¹ b. 13 Apr 1746, d. 1822

Relationships

Great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

21 Feb 2017

Birth*

Elizabeth Switzer was born on 5 February 1769 in Adare, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.¹

She was the daughter of Michael Switzer and Ann Shier.¹

Death*

Elizabeth Switzer died in 1844 in Courtmatrix, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.¹

Citations

[S24] Switzergenealogy.com, online \.

Elizabeth Switzer

F, b. 1845

Father

Adam Switzer b. 1796, d. 1857

Mother

Rachel Flanigan b. 1812, d. 1886

Relationships

2nd great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
2nd cousin 4 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Jul 2023

Birth*

Elizabeth Switzer was born in 1845.

She was the daughter of Adam Switzer and Rachel Flanigan.