The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

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

18 Mar 2024

Married Name

Her married name was Lindsay.

Marriage*

Henrietta (Ettie) Margaret Speiran married Thomas Lindsay.

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, son of Edgar L. Munn and Ella Mina Unknown, on 25 February 1931 in Lorain, Ohio, United States.

(Witness) Census

Henrietta (Ettie) Margaret Speiran appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Benjamin A. Munn in Eaton Twp., Loraine County, Ohio, United States.

Burial*

Henrietta (Ettie) Margaret Speiran was buried in Buttnernut Ridge Cemetery, Eaton, Lorain County, Ohio, United States.

Family 1

Thomas Lindsay b. 1882

Family 2

Benjamin A. Munn b. 1882, d. 1949

Child

Allan L. Munn+ b. 12 Feb 1923, d. 16 Feb 2010

Henrietta Margaret Speiran

F, b. 1802, d. 27 May 1876

Father

George Adare Speiran

Mother

Hannah Unknown

Charts

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

Last Edited

17 Mar 2024

Birth*

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

She was the daughter of George Adare Speiran and Hannah Unknown.

Marriage*

Henrietta Margaret Speiran married Christopher Tobias Switzer, son of Samuel Switzer and Mary Corneil, in 1822.

Married Name

As of 1822,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

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

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

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd 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

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

Infant Speiran

M, b. 8 April 1944, d. 11 April 1944

Mother

Mildred Ellen Speiran b. 1 Jul 1905

Relationship

3rd cousin of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

6 Feb 2024

Birth*

Infant Speiran was born on 8 April 1944 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Mildred Ellen Speiran.

Death*

Infant Speiran died on 11 April 1944 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

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

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

10 Jan 2026

Name Variation

James Speiran was also known as John Speiran.

Birth*

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

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

Baptism

James Speiran was baptized on 8 February 1829 in Adare, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.¹

Marriage*

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

Census

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

Marriage*

He 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 Margaret 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

Citations

[S80] Ireland, Births and Baptisms, 1620 - 1911, online \, FHL Film # 874437.

James Speiran

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

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
1st 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

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 Margaret Switzer.

(Witness) Census

James Speiran appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of James Speiran in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

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 Sr. 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

7 Aug 2023

Birth*

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

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

(Witness) Fact 1

James Henry Speiran witnessed the Fact 1 of Charles Speiran Sr.; Charles Speiran Sr. and his 6 musical sons.

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 Margaret Switzer b. 1823, d. 27 May 1876

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
1st 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

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 Margaret Switzer.

(Witness) Census

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

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, daughter of Michael Ruttle and Dorothy Corneille, 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 Sr.+ 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, d. 2 Dec 1928
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 Sr. 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 Sr. 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

10 Jan 2026

Birth*

Laura May Speiran was born on 5 August 1887 in Orillia Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

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

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd 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

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 Margaret Switzer b. 1823, d. 27 May 1876

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
1st 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

26 Dec 2025

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 Margaret Switzer.

(Witness) Census

Luke Speiran appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of James Speiran in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

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 Brock Twp., St. John Cemetery, 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 GERTRUDE (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, Ontario, 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 Sr. 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 Sr. 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 Jr. 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 Feb 2024

Birth*

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

She was the daughter of Charles Speiran Jr. and Margaret Hutchings.

Family

Child

Infant Speiran b. 8 Apr 1944, d. 11 Apr 1944

Ralph Henry Speiran

M, b. 26 January 1910

Father

Charles Elgin Speiran b. 24 Apr 1878

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Ralph Henry Speiran was born on 26 January 1910 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Charles Elgin Speiran.

Rebecca HELEN Speiran

F, b. 14 January 1904, d. 1967

Father

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

Mother

Catherine Lowe b. 28 Feb 1867, d. 1948

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd 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 Corneil Benjamin Shier (1808 - 1893)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

7 Oct 2022

Name Variation

Rebecca HELEN Speiran was also known as Helen Rebecca Speiran.

Birth*

She was born on 14 January 1904 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Alfred Speiran and Catherine Lowe.

(Witness) Census

Rebecca HELEN Speiran appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Alfred Speiran in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 26 May 1926,her married name was Givens.

Marriage*

Rebecca HELEN Speiran married Thomas John Givens, son of Robert E. Givens and Ellen Warren, on 26 May 1926 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Rebecca HELEN Speiran died in 1967.

Burial*

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

Photo Credit: Kevin Dee
Findagrave Mem# 101044738

Family

Thomas John Givens b. 7 April 1903, d. 1984

Child

Lloyd T. Givens b. 1943, d. 1983

Rebecca Marion Speiran

F, b. 20 October 1903, d. 7 December 1976

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd 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

1 Aug 2022

Birth*

Rebecca Marion Speiran was born on 20 October 1903 in Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

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

Married Name

As of 23 December 1922,her married name was Cass.

Marriage*

Rebecca Marion Speiran married Harry Cass on 23 December 1922 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Rebecca Marion Speiran died on 7 December 1976 in Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 73.

Burial*

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

Source:Mhairi
Findagrave Mem# 187414763

Family

Harry Cass b. 1897, d. 1977

Robert Carson Speiran

M, b. October 1933, d. February 2007

Father

Carson SMITH Speiran b. 26 Oct 1907, d. 2 Apr 1995

Mother

Dorothy Margaret Carmichael b. 1911

Relationship

3rd cousin of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

30 Jul 2022

Birth*

Robert Carson Speiran was born in October 1933.

He was the son of Carson SMITH Speiran and Dorothy Margaret Carmichael.

Marriage*

Robert Carson Speiran married Diane Elaine Unknown.

Death*

Robert Carson Speiran died in February 2007 at age 73.

Family

Diane Elaine Unknown b. 1938, d. 6 May 2020

Samuel Speiran

M, b. 27 February 1867, d. 15 August 1944

Father

Charles Speiran Sr. 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

7 Oct 2017

Birth*

Samuel Speiran was born on 27 February 1867 in Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

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

(Witness) Fact 1

Samuel Speiran witnessed the Fact 1 of Charles Speiran Sr.; Charles Speiran Sr. and his 6 musical sons.

Marriage*

Samuel Speiran married Ellen McNay, daughter of Thomas McNay and Mary Hamilton, on 7 February 1900 in Mitchell, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Samuel Speiran died on 15 August 1944 in Lot 12 Conc. 11, Mara Twp., Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 77.

Burial*

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

Family

Ellen McNay b. 28 April 1878, d. 21 February 1944

Children

Carrie Carson Speiran+ b. 28 Apr 1902, d. 6 Nov 1958
Samuel Moore Speiran+ b. 7 Jan 1907, d. 6 Feb 1975

Samuel Moore Speiran

M, b. 7 January 1907, d. 6 February 1975

Father

Samuel Speiran b. 27 Feb 1867, d. 15 Aug 1944

Mother

Ellen McNay b. 28 Apr 1878, d. 21 Feb 1944

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

30 Jul 2022

Birth*

Samuel Moore Speiran was born on 7 January 1907 in Mara Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Samuel Speiran and Ellen McNay.

Marriage*

Samuel Moore Speiran married Julia Gladys Kett on 4 June 1934.

Death*

Samuel Moore Speiran died on 6 February 1975 at age 68.

Burial*

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

Family

Julia Gladys Kett b. 1910, d. 1999

Child

Helen Caroline Speiran+ b. 13 Apr 1938, d. 15 Oct 2025

Sarah Elizabeth Speiran

F, b. 19 November 1886, d. 16 June 1893

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*

Sarah Elizabeth Speiran was born on 19 November 1886 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

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

(Witness) Census

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

Death*

Sarah Elizabeth Speiran died on 16 June 1893 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 6.

Sarah Jane Speiran

F, b. 13 March 1831, d. 7 January 1875

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

27 Feb 2015

Birth*

Sarah Jane Speiran was born on 13 March 1831.

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

Married Name

As of 14 May 1852,her married name was Teskey.

Marriage*

Sarah Jane Speiran married John Teskey, son of James Teskey, on 14 May 1852 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Sarah Jane Speiran appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John Teskey in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Sarah Jane Speiran died on 7 January 1875 in Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 43.

Burial*

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

Family

John Teskey b. 1811, d. 7 January 1875

Child

Robert James Teskey b. 1868, d. 2 Feb 1923

Sarah Jane Carson Speiran

F, b. 10 January 1876, d. 23 October 1962

Father

Charles Speiran Sr. 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

21 Feb 2024

Birth*

Sarah Jane Carson Speiran was born on 10 January 1876 in Mara Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

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

Marriage*

Sarah Jane Carson Speiran married William John Martin on 28 March 1894 in Mara Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; Reg Number 50567.

Married Name

As of 28 October 1894,her married name was Martin.

Residence*

Sarah Jane Carson Speiran lived in 1907 in Mara Twp., S1/2 Lot 11 Conc 8, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

She died on 23 October 1962 at age 86.

Family

William John Martin b. 21 September 1865, d. 5 July 1937

Children

Eveline Martin b. 19 May 1896
James Wesley Martin b. 6 May 1899
Stella Martin+ b. 2 Nov 1902, d. 18 Nov 1989
Ethel Alberta May Martin b. 19 Feb 1907

Sarah MABEL May Speiran

F, b. 16 May 1908

Father

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

Mother

Catherine Lowe b. 28 Feb 1867, d. 1948

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd 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 Corneil Benjamin Shier (1808 - 1893)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

12 Jan 2026

Married Name

Her married name was MacDonald.

Name Variation

Sarah MABEL May Speiran was also known as Mabel Speiran.

Birth*

She was born on 16 May 1908 in Mara Twp., Lot 14, Conc 9, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Alfred Speiran and Catherine Lowe.

(Witness) Census

Sarah MABEL May Speiran appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Alfred Speiran in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Sarah MABEL May Speiran married Orville RUSSELL MacDonald.

Family

Orville RUSSELL MacDonald b. 1906, d. 1973

Sarah Violet Speiran

F, b. 1904

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

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Sarah Violet Speiran was born in 1904.

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

Married Name

As of 11 September 1928,her married name was Braden.

Stella Catherine Speiran

F, b. 26 September 1899

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

27 Jul 2018

Birth*

Stella Catherine Speiran was born on 26 September 1899 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

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

(Witness) Census

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

Married Name

As of 6 September 1923,her married name was Flemming.

Marriage*

Stella Catherine Speiran married Donald Frederick Flemming on 6 September 1923 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Donald Frederick Flemming b. 1878

Child

Donald Frederick Flemming b. 30 Aug 1924, d. 10 Jan 2003

Sydney James Speiran

M, b. 1879, d. 23 April 1901

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationships

5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd 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

25 Jul 2018

Birth*

Sydney James Speiran was born in 1879.

He was the son of John Speiran and Caroline McKenzie.

(Witness) Census

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

(Witness) Census

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

(Witness) Census

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

Death*

Sydney James Speiran died on 23 April 1901 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; due to tuberculosis.

Tessa H. Speiran

F, b. 26 July 1895

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

20 Apr 2018

Birth*

Tessa H. Speiran was born on 26 July 1895 in Ontario, Canada.

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

(Witness) Census

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

Thomas Speiran

M, b. 8 October 1911

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*

Thomas Speiran was born on 8 October 1911 in 342 Western Ave., Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Thomas Henry Speiran.

Thomas Henry Speiran

M, b. 17 August 1889, d. 5 February 1967

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

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Thomas Henry Speiran was born on 17 August 1889 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of James Speiran and Eugenia Worswick.

(Witness) Census

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

Occupation*

Thomas Henry Speiran was Blacksmith in 1910.

Death*

He died on 5 February 1967 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 77.

Family

Children

Male Speiran b. 3 Apr 1910, d. 6 Apr 1910
Thomas Speiran b. 8 Oct 1911

Verna Olive Speiran

F, b. 15 July 1911, d. 1992

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*

Verna Olive Speiran was born on 15 July 1911 in Mara Twp., Lot 12 Conc 6, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

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

Death*

Verna Olive Speiran died in 1992.

Burial*

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

Photo Credit: Kevin Dee
Findagrave Mem # 101045097

Viola Adella Speiran

F, b. 13 April 1892, d. 22 August 1969

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd 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

1 Aug 2022

Birth*

Viola Adella Speiran was born on 13 April 1892 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of John Speiran and Caroline McKenzie.

(Witness) Census

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

Married Name

As of 1911,her married name was Gordon.

Marriage*

Viola Adella Speiran married John Leslie Gordon, son of Dougald Gordon and Jennie Moore, on 11 July 1911 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Viola Adella Speiran appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of John Leslie Gordon in Brock Twp., Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Viola Adella Speiran died on 22 August 1969 in Brock Twp., Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 77.¹

Burial*

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

Source:Mhairi
Findagrave Mem# 187249280

Family

John Leslie Gordon b. 1885, d. 1968

Children

George Lindsay Dougall Gordon+ b. 21 Feb 1912, d. 1986
Howard Sydney Gordon+ b. 31 Aug 1913
Reta (Rita) Idella Gordon+ b. 10 Jan 1916

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, FamilyMcCabe16 Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

William Carson Speiran

M, b. 28 September 1891, d. 10 March 1971

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*

William Carson Speiran was born on 28 September 1891.

He was the son of Alfred Speiran and Elizabeth Ann Reynolds.

(Witness) Census

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

(Witness) Census

William Carson Speiran appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Alfred Speiran in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

William Carson Speiran married Florence Unknown.

Death*

William Carson Speiran died on 10 March 1971 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 79.

Burial*

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

Family

Florence Unknown d. 17 April 1995

Children

Kenneth Carson Speiran b. 5 Sep 1925, d. 5 Sep 2015
Harvey Speiran b. 1929, d. 1 Jun 2010

Citations

[S17] Unknown author, findagrave.com (n.p.: n.pub.), Mem # 64645662.

William Edgar Speiran

M, b. 15 January 1868, d. 18 February 1868

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 Feb 2015

Birth*

William Edgar Speiran was born on 15 January 1868 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

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

Death*

William Edgar Speiran died on 18 February 1868 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

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