The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

Adella May Brethour

F, b. 18 March 1894, d. 1980

Father

John Brethour b. 1 May 1847, d. 15 Jul 1931

Mother

Sarah Shier b. 17 May 1852, d. 25 Jul 1913

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 William Shier (1815 - 1890) and Elizabeth White
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

26 Jul 2023

Birth*

Adella May Brethour was born on 18 March 1894 in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

She was the daughter of John Brethour and Sarah Shier.

(Witness) Census

Adella May Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of John Brethour in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Adella May Brethour appeared on the census of 1916 in the household of John Brethour in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

Married Name

As of 28 February 1920,her married name was Congdon.

Marriage*

Adella May Brethour married George Henry Congdon, son of George Congdon and Fanny Maria Margaret Johnson, on 28 February 1920 in Winnipeg, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Adella May Brethour appeared on the census of 30 June 1921 in the household of George Henry Congdon in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

Death*

Adella May Brethour died in 1980 in Manitoba, Canada.

Burial*

She was buried in Miami Cemetery, Pembina Valley Census Division, Manitoba, Canada.

Family

George Henry Congdon b. August 1889, d. 1959

Agnes Brethour

F, b. 1866, d. 7 February 1932

Father

Edward Brethour b. 1826, d. 27 Jun 1892

Mother

Eliza Ellen Guthrie b. 1835, d. 1895

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)

Last Edited

4 Jan 2025

Birth*

Agnes Brethour was born in 1866 in Scott Twp., Udora, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Edward Brethour and Eliza Ellen Guthrie.

(Witness) Census

Agnes Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Edward Brethour in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 9 March 1892,her married name was McBrien.

Marriage*

Agnes Brethour married John McBrien, son of William McBrien, on 9 March 1892 in Whitby Twp., Brooklin, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Agnes Brethour died on 7 February 1932 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

She was buried in St. Andrews and St. James Cemetery, Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Source: James Porteous
Findagrave Mem# 229519241

Family

John McBrien b. 1864, d. 9 November 1939

Child

William Hilborn McBrien b. 16 Oct 1896

Albert C. Brethour

M, b. 1866

Father

Henry Brethour b. 31 Mar 1821, d. 31 Dec 1884

Mother

Phoebe St. John b. 4 Mar 1831, d. 5 Jun 1918

Relationships

4th great-grandson 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)

Last Edited

2 Jan 2025

Birth*

Albert C. Brethour was born in 1866.

He was the son of Henry Brethour and Phoebe St. John.

(Witness) Census

Albert C. Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Albert C. Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Alice Florence Brethour

F, b. 3 November 1870, d. 14 February 1929

Alice Florence Brethour (1870 - 1929)
Source: Ken Miller

Father

Arnold C. Brethour b. 1828, d. 19 Dec 1892

Mother

Margaret Ann St. John b. 21 Nov 1837, d. 30 Nov 1931

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

Last Edited

4 Feb 2024

Birth*

Alice Florence Brethour was born on 3 November 1870 in Brock Twp., Vallentyne, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Arnold C. Brethour and Margaret Ann St. John.

(Witness) Census

Alice Florence Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Arnold C. Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 19 December 1894,her married name was Miller.

Marriage*

Alice Florence Brethour married Christopher WESLEY Miller, son of John H. Miller and Mary Ann St. John, on 19 December 1894 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Source: Ken Miller

(Witness) Census

Alice Florence Brethour appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Christopher WESLEY Miller in Brock Twp., Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Alice Florence Brethour died on 14 February 1929 in Brock Twp., Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 58.

Burial*

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

Source: Liz Gowanlock
Findagrave Mem# 167728681

Family

Christopher WESLEY Miller b. 23 September 1869, d. 19 February 1940

Children

John REAFORD Miller+ b. 2 Dec 1895, d. 10 Oct 1948
Beryl Viola Miller b. 21 Jan 1897, d. 23 Apr 1984
Mabel Ann Miller b. 20 Aug 1898, d. 1991
Harold Wesley Miller+ b. 28 Sep 1900, d. 5 Oct 1972
Ruby Miller b. 17 Jun 1902, d. 1902
Clifford Willard Miller b. 4 Apr 1905, d. 1969
Florence Norene Miller b. 1907, d. 1992
Marion Miller b. 1913, d. 1914

Almira ALICE Brethour

F, b. 15 November 1871, d. 17 October 1945

Father

Edward Brethour b. 1826, d. 27 Jun 1892

Mother

Eliza Ellen Guthrie b. 1835, d. 1895

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)

Last Edited

3 Jan 2025

Name Variation

Almira ALICE Brethour was also known as Alice Brethour.

Birth*

She was born on 15 November 1871 in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Edward Brethour and Eliza Ellen Guthrie.

(Witness) Census

Almira ALICE Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Edward Brethour in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Almira ALICE Brethour appeared on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of Edward Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Almira ALICE Brethour died on 17 October 1945 in Ontario Hospital, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 73.

Burial*

She was buried on 19 October 1945 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Alta B. Brethour

F, b. 8 January 1889, d. 11 February 1909

Father

Wesley David Brethour b. 19 Dec 1862, d. 8 Oct 1938

Mother

Margaret Welsh b. 1866

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

4 Jan 2025

Birth*

Alta B. Brethour was born on 8 January 1889 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Wesley David Brethour and Margaret Welsh.

Death*

Alta B. Brethour died on 11 February 1909 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 20.

Amelia Brethour

F, b. 1827

Last Edited

27 Jun 2013

Marriage*

Amelia Brethour married Michael Brethour.

Birth*

Amelia Brethour was born in 1827.

Family

Michael Brethour b. 1819

Children

Anne Brethour

F, b. 1850

Father

Rev. William Brethour b. 1807, d. 1880

Mother

Susannah Lynn Fox b. 1811, d. 1888

Last Edited

23 Jan 2024

Birth*

Anne Brethour was born in 1850.

She was the daughter of Rev. William Brethour and Susannah Lynn Fox.

(Witness) Census

Anne Brethour appeared on the census of 1851 in the household of Rev. William Brethour in Beauharnois County, Quebec, Canada.

Anne Marie Brethour

F, b. 1868

Father

John Brethour b. 1824, d. 6 Jun 1906

Mother

Sarah Ann Switzer b. 21 Nov 1837, d. 15 Jun 1923

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)

Last Edited

27 Jun 2013

Birth*

Anne Marie Brethour was born in 1868.

She was the daughter of John Brethour and Sarah Ann Switzer.

(Witness) Census

Anne Marie Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Annie Brethour

F, b. September 1840, d. 21 April 1914

Father

David Henry Brethour b. 1792, d. 19 Jan 1869

Mother

Ann Lodwick b. Jun 1798, d. 2 Apr 1875

Relationships

3rd great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd 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 Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

4 Feb 2024

Birth*

Annie Brethour was born in September 1840 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of David Henry Brethour and Ann Lodwick.

(Witness) Census

Annie Brethour appeared on the census of 1851 in the household of David Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Annie Brethour appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Philip St. John in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

Her married name was St. John.

Marriage*

Annie Brethour married Philip St. John, son of George Philip (Jacob) St. John and Mary Ann Shier, on 5 March 1863 in Brock Twp., Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Annie Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Philip St. John in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Annie Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Philip St. John in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Annie Brethour appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Philip St. John in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Annie Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Philip St. John in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Annie Brethour appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Julius St. John in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Annie Brethour died on 21 April 1914 in Brock Twp., Lot 9, Conc. 7, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 73.

Burial*

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

Family

Philip St. John b. 26 March 1841, d. 5 February 1910

Children

Martha Ann St. John b. 19 Jun 1866, d. 2 Sep 1943
William Henry St. John b. Jan 1867, d. 26 Dec 1868
George David St. John+ b. 28 Apr 1869, d. 19 Dec 1953
Margaret Rachel St. John+ b. 1 Feb 1872, d. 20 Jul 1907
Julius St. John b. 27 Apr 1874
Samuel Carson St. John+ b. 27 Mar 1879, d. 10 Apr 1927
William Morley St. John+ b. 14 Jul 1880, d. 1 Jan 1968
Edgar Arnold St. John+ b. 21 May 1883, d. 1960

Arnold Brethour

M, b. 1855

Father

Michael Brethour b. 1819

Mother

Amelia Brethour b. 1827

Last Edited

27 Jun 2013

Birth*

Arnold Brethour was born in 1855.

He was the son of Michael Brethour and Amelia Brethour.

Arnold Brethour

M, b. 1814, d. 4 January 1906

Father

Michael Julius Brethour b. 1774, d. 7 Nov 1862

Mother

Catherine Heavenor b. 1774, d. 1832

Last Edited

30 Dec 2024

Birth*

Arnold Brethour was born in 1814 in Ireland.

He was the son of Michael Julius Brethour and Catherine Heavenor.

Marriage*

Arnold Brethour married Jane Stevenson on 8 March 1839.

Census

Arnold Brethour appeared on the census of 1861 in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

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

Death*

He died on 4 January 1906 in Reach Twp., Lot 2 Conc 4, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Jane Stevenson b. 1822, d. 14 September 1862

Children

Mary Ann Brethour b. 1841
Sarah Ann Brethour+ b. 1843, d. 1921
Catherine Brethour+ b. 1844, d. 23 Jul 1875
John Brethour+ b. 1 May 1847, d. 15 Jul 1931
Robert Brethour+ b. 1849
Arnold Brethour b. 1852

Arnold Brethour

M, b. 1852

Father

Arnold Brethour b. 1814, d. 4 Jan 1906

Mother

Jane Stevenson b. 1822, d. 14 Sep 1862

Last Edited

30 Dec 2024

Birth*

Arnold Brethour was born in 1852.

He was the son of Arnold Brethour and Jane Stevenson.

(Witness) Census

Arnold Brethour appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Arnold Brethour in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Arnold Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Arnold Brethour in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Arnold Brethour married Maria Ouderkirk on 15 January 1885 in Georgina Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Maria Ouderkirk b. 1869

Arnold C. Brethour

M, b. 1828, d. 19 December 1892

Arnold Brethour (1828 - 1892)
Source: Ken Miller

Father

David Henry Brethour b. 1792, d. 19 Jan 1869

Mother

Ann Lodwick b. Jun 1798, d. 2 Apr 1875

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

4 Feb 2024

Birth*

Arnold C. Brethour was born in 1828 in Ireland.

He was the son of David Henry Brethour and Ann Lodwick.

(Witness) Census

Arnold C. Brethour appeared on the census of 1851 in the household of David Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Arnold C. Brethour married Margaret Ann St. John, daughter of James St. John Sr. and Jane Lloyd, on 16 February 1860.

(Witness) Census

Arnold C. Brethour appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of David Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

Arnold C. Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 19 December 1892 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

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

Family

Margaret Ann St. John b. 21 November 1837, d. 30 November 1931

Children

James Brethour b. 19 Nov 1861, d. 24 Oct 1929
Martha Ann Brethour+ b. 20 Mar 1863, d. 19 Mar 1940
Margaret Jane Brethour+ b. 1 May 1865, d. 9 Jan 1933
David HENRY Brethour+ b. 8 Jan 1867, d. 23 Jul 1946
Newton Wesley Brethour+ b. 1869, d. 18 Jul 1948
Alice Florence Brethour+ b. 3 Nov 1870, d. 14 Feb 1929
Mary Teresa Brethour b. 13 Sep 1874, d. 19 Jun 1953

Aswald Price Brethour

M, b. 1877, d. 4 August 1880

Father

Rev. David Ludwig Brethour b. 1838, d. 3 Oct 1903

Mother

Phoebe C. Price b. 1838

Relationships

4th great-grandson 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)

Last Edited

16 Jan 2022

Birth*

Aswald Price Brethour was born in 1877.

He was the son of Rev. David Ludwig Brethour and Phoebe C. Price.

Burial*

Aswald Price Brethour was buried in Newburgh United Church Cemetery, Newburgh, Ontario, Canada; Based on the death registration, the headstone dates are in error.

Death*

He died on 4 August 1880 in Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada.

Baby Brethour

M, b. 1871, d. 1871

Father

Henry Brethour b. 31 Mar 1821, d. 31 Dec 1884

Mother

Phoebe St. John b. 4 Mar 1831, d. 5 Jun 1918

Relationships

4th great-grandson 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)

Last Edited

2 Jan 2025

(Witness) Census

Baby Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Birth*

Baby Brethour was born in 1871.

He was the son of Henry Brethour and Phoebe St. John.

Death*

Baby Brethour died in 1871; This child was not on the 1881 Census so assume the child died in infancy.

Bedford Roy Brethour

M, b. 1886

Father

Henry Brethour b. 13 Nov 1853, d. 7 Feb 1938

Mother

Emma S. Hass b. 1856, d. 27 Apr 1892

Last Edited

6 Jan 2025

Name Variation

Bedford Roy Brethour was also known as Roy Bedford Brethour.

Birth*

He was born in 1886.

He was the son of Henry Brethour and Emma S. Hass.

(Witness) Census

Bedford Roy Brethour appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Henry Brethour in Sanach North, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Bedford Roy Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Henry Brethour in North Sanach, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Bernice Elaine Brethour

F, b. 20 March 1940, d. 16 April 1999

Father

Clarence Arthur Brethour b. 1905

Mother

Evelyn Mae Reesor b. 29 Sep 1908, d. 1989

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

11 Feb 2026

Birth*

Bernice Elaine Brethour was born on 20 March 1940 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Clarence Arthur Brethour and Evelyn Mae Reesor.

Married Name

Her married name was Kirk.

Death*

Bernice Elaine Brethour died on 16 April 1999 at age 59.

Burial*

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

Bessie Vivian Brethour

F, b. 1899

Father

Henry Brethour b. 13 Nov 1853, d. 7 Feb 1938

Mother

Mary Elizabeth ALOTTA White b. 1873, d. 18 Nov 1965

Last Edited

6 Jan 2025

Birth*

Bessie Vivian Brethour was born in 1899.

She was the daughter of Henry Brethour and Mary Elizabeth ALOTTA White.

(Witness) Census

Bessie Vivian Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Henry Brethour in North Sanach, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Bessie Vivian Brethour appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Henry Brethour in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.

Carrie Estella Brethour

F, b. 1877

Father

Henry Brethour b. 13 Nov 1853, d. 7 Feb 1938

Mother

Emma S. Hass b. 1856, d. 27 Apr 1892

Last Edited

6 Jan 2025

Birth*

Carrie Estella Brethour was born in 1877.

She was the daughter of Henry Brethour and Emma S. Hass.

(Witness) Census

Carrie Estella Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Henry Brethour in Sanach North and South, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Carrie Estella Brethour appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Henry Brethour in Sanach North, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Catherine Brethour

F, b. 1844, d. 23 July 1875

Father

Arnold Brethour b. 1814, d. 4 Jan 1906

Mother

Jane Stevenson b. 1822, d. 14 Sep 1862

Last Edited

30 Apr 2026

Birth*

Catherine Brethour was born in 1844 in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Arnold Brethour and Jane Stevenson.

(Witness) Census

Catherine Brethour appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Arnold Brethour in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 14 April 1869,her married name was Weese.

Death*

Catherine Brethour died on 23 July 1875.

Burial*

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

Family

Child

Ida Jane Bertha Maud Weese+ b. 10 Dec 1869, d. 9 Jul 1913

Catherine Brethour

F, b. 1820, d. 7 April 1906

Father

Michael Julius Brethour b. 1774, d. 7 Nov 1862

Last Edited

28 Dec 2024

Birth*

Catherine Brethour was born in 1820 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

She was the daughter of Michael Julius Brethour.

Married Name

Her married name was St. John.

Marriage*

Catherine Brethour married Adam St. John, son of Philip St. John and Nancy ANN Baker.

Death*

Catherine Brethour died on 7 April 1906.

Source: The Winnipeg Tribune
Apr. 6, 1906

Family

Adam St. John b. 24 September 1823, d. 19 August 1903

Catherine Anne Brethour

F, b. 12 April 1861, d. 20 November 1950

Father

David Brethour b. 1831, d. 23 Mar 1905

Mother

Elizabeth Jane Shier b. 21 Dec 1826, d. 16 Feb 1912

Relationships

4th great-granddaughter 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 Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier

Last Edited

16 Jan 2022

Birth*

Catherine Anne Brethour was born on 12 April 1861.

She was the daughter of David Brethour and Elizabeth Jane Shier.

(Witness) Census

Catherine Anne Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of David Brethour in District 29, South Perth, Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Catherine Anne Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of David Brethour in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Catherine Anne Brethour appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Richard WESLEY Brethour in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

Residence*

Catherine Anne Brethour lived on 1 May 1891 in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada; Lived with her brother Richard Wesley Brethour at Oak River, Marquette, Manitoba according to 1891 Census.

Married Name

As of 12 August 1891,her married name was Miners.

Marriage*

She married Thomas Miners on 12 August 1891 in Rapid City, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada; Reg. # 1891- 001494.

Residence

Catherine Anne Brethour lived in 1916 in Rivers, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada; Lived in Town of Rivers, Brandon, Manitoba accoring to 1916 Census.

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1916 in the household of Thomas Miners in Brandon, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Catherine Anne Brethour appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Thomas Miners in Rivers, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

Death*

Catherine Anne Brethour died on 20 November 1950 in Hamiota, Winnigeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada, at age 89.

Burial*

She was buried in Hamiota Municipal Cemetery, Hamiota, Winnigeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada; Reference Canadian Headstones.com.

Family

Thomas Miners b. 7 June 1861, d. 12 November 1943

Children

Ivy Myrtle Miners b. 29 Mar 1896, d. 11 Apr 1961
Jessie May Miners+ b. 22 Jun 1898, d. 1991
Amy Vina Miners b. 6 Oct 1900, d. 1982
Lyall Brethour Miners b. 5 Sep 1902, d. 7 Nov 1967

Charles CLAYTON Brethour

M, b. 16 July 1874, d. 1874

Father

Rev. David Ludwig Brethour b. 1838, d. 3 Oct 1903

Mother

Phoebe C. Price b. 1838

Relationships

4th great-grandson 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)

Last Edited

28 Feb 2021

Death*

Charles CLAYTON Brethour died in 1874.

Birth*

He was born on 16 July 1874 in Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Rev. David Ludwig Brethour and Phoebe C. Price.

Burial*

Charles CLAYTON Brethour was buried in Newburgh United Church Cemetery, Newburgh, Ontario, Canada.

Chester Hugh Brethour

M, b. 23 February 1892, d. 7 January 1938

Father

William Brethour d. 20 Mar 1912

Mother

Anna Maria Ryan b. 10 Apr 1858, d. 7 Sep 1925

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)

Last Edited

5 Jan 2025

Birth*

Chester Hugh Brethour was born on 23 February 1892 in Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of William Brethour and Anna Maria Ryan.

(Witness) Census

Chester Hugh Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Chester Hugh Brethour appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of William Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Chester Hugh Brethour appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Anna Maria Ryan in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; Chester Hugh Brethour never married.

Death*

Chester Hugh Brethour died on 7 January 1938 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 45.

Source: Waterloo Region Record, Kitchener
Jan 8, 1938

Burial*

He was buried in Scott Twp., Foster Memorial Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Source: Susan Bergeron
Findagrave

Christopher Brethour

M, b. 17 September 1858, d. 30 November 1921

Father

John Brethour b. 1824, d. 6 Jun 1906

Mother

Sarah Ann Switzer b. 21 Nov 1837, d. 15 Jun 1923

Relationships

4th great-grandson 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) (#1)
Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#2)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

6 Dec 2025

Birth*

Christopher Brethour was born on 17 September 1858 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.¹

He was the son of John Brethour and Sarah Ann Switzer.

Baptism

Christopher Brethour was baptized on 6 February 1859 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Christopher Brethour married Lucinda Jane Rynard, daughter of John Rynard and Phoebe Switzer.

(Witness) Census

Christopher Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of John Rynard in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Christopher Brethour died on 30 November 1921 in Brock Twp., Lot 14 Conc. 5, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 63.

Burial*

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

Source: Debbie Craig
Findagrave Mem # 125566700

Family

Lucinda Jane Rynard b. 1868, d. 12 April 1897

Children

Howard Brethour+ b. 27 Oct 1886
Phoebe Anna May Brethour b. 29 May 1891
Earl Leslie Brethour b. 1896

Citations

[S3] Unknown household, April 1901 Census of Canada, unknown repository address, unknown repository, Head of Household, John Rynard.
[S15] Unknown volume, Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register, unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Clara Florence Brethour

F, b. 2 February 1881, d. 10 December 1942

Father

William Brethour d. 20 Mar 1912

Mother

Anna Maria Ryan b. 10 Apr 1858, d. 7 Sep 1925

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

13 Feb 2026

Name Variation

Clara Florence Brethour was also known as Sarah L. Brethour.

Birth*

She was born on 2 February 1881 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William Brethour and Anna Maria Ryan.

(Witness) Census

Clara Florence Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of William Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Clara Florence Brethour appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of William Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Clara Florence Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Clara Florence Brethour appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Anna Maria Ryan in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; Chester Hugh Brethour never married.

Death*

Clara Florence Brethour died on 10 December 1942 in Ontario Hospital, Whitby, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 61.

Burial*

She was buried in Scott Twp., Foster Memorial Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Source: Susan Bergeron
Findagrave

Clarence Arthur Brethour

M, b. 1905

Father

David HENRY Brethour b. 8 Jan 1867, d. 23 Jul 1946

Mother

Catherine ALICE St. John b. 25 Jun 1878, d. 12 Jan 1942

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

11 Feb 2026

Birth*

Clarence Arthur Brethour was born in 1905 in Brock Twp., Lot 1, Conc. 6, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of David HENRY Brethour and Catherine ALICE St. John.

Marriage*

Clarence Arthur Brethour married Evelyn Mae Reesor, daughter of Frank M. Reesor, on 13 October 1933 in Blackstock, Durham County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Evelyn Mae Reesor b. 29 September 1908, d. 1989

Child

Bernice Elaine Brethour b. 20 Mar 1940, d. 16 Apr 1999

Clarence Hoyle Brethour

M, b. 28 August 1898, d. 8 July 1973

Father

Richard Wesley Brethour b. 12 Aug 1865, d. 30 Dec 1944

Mother

Margaret Jane Kydd b. 1865, d. 28 Feb 1936

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)

Last Edited

3 Feb 2024

Birth*

Clarence Hoyle Brethour was born on 28 August 1898 in Scott Twp., Udora, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Richard Wesley Brethour and Margaret Jane Kydd.

Marriage*

Clarence Hoyle Brethour married Reta Melva Alcock, daughter of John Alcock and Prisilla Victoria Russell, on 26 February 1924 in Uxbridge Twp., Goodwood, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Clarence Hoyle Brethour died on 8 July 1973 in Uxbridge Twp., Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 74.

Burial*

He was buried in Usbridge Twp., Uxbridge Cemetery, Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Source: Bev Dowson
Findagrave Mem# 144445665

Family

Reta Melva Alcock b. 18 January 1901, d. 1 December 1975

Child

Orvan Lloyd Brethour+ b. 27 Jan 1925, d. 3 May 2005

David Brethour

M, b. 1831, d. 23 March 1905

David Brethour (1831 - 1905)
Photo Credit: The Pioneers of Blanshard Twp.

Father

Michael Julius Brethour b. 1774, d. 7 Nov 1862

Mother

Catherine Heavenor b. 1774, d. 1832

Charts

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

Last Edited

8 Apr 2026

Birth*

David Brethour was born in 1831 in Ballingrane, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

He was the son of Michael Julius Brethour and Catherine Heavenor.

Emigration*

David Brethour emigrated; Emigrated from Ireland and settled in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Jane Shier, daughter of Richard Shier and Catherine Shier, on 12 March 1851.

Fact 1*

After marrying Elizabeth Shier, he moved to Blanchard Twp. in 1853.

Census

David Brethour appeared on the census of 1861 in Blanchard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1871 in District 29, South Perth, Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

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

Census

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

Census

He appeared on the census of 1901 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 23 March 1905 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

He was buried in Kirkton Union Cemetery, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1

David Brethour and Elizabeth Jane Shier lost 3 grandchildren during WWI. They were Pvt. Oscar Raymond Brethour, Pvt. Hector WIlson Brethour and Pvt. Sydney Archie Hern.

Family

Elizabeth Jane Shier b. 21 December 1826, d. 16 February 1912

Children

Rebecca Brethour+ b. 6 Feb 1852, d. 11 Mar 1919
William AUGUSTUS Brethour+ b. 24 Mar 1853, d. 10 Jan 1933
Richard WESLEY Brethour+ b. 1 Aug 1855, d. 9 Apr 1947
Mary Jane Brethour b. 15 Dec 1857, d. 9 Jan 1944
Catherine Anne Brethour+ b. 12 Apr 1861, d. 20 Nov 1950
Michael Brethour+ b. 8 Sep 1865, d. 27 Mar 1927
Harriet Jane Brethour b. 1869, d. 29 Jun 1908

David Brethour

M, b. 1852

Father

Michael Brethour b. 1819

Mother

Amelia Brethour b. 1827

Last Edited

27 Jun 2013

Birth*

David Brethour was born in 1852.

He was the son of Michael Brethour and Amelia Brethour.

David Brethour

M, b. 1853

Father

James Brethour b. 1816, d. 12 Aug 1890

Mother

Phoebe Ann Lawton b. 1821

Last Edited

18 Jun 2014

Birth*

David Brethour was born in 1853.

He was the son of James Brethour and Phoebe Ann Lawton.

David Henry Brethour

M, b. 1792, d. 19 January 1869

Father

Michael Julius Brethour b. 1774, d. 7 Nov 1862

Mother

Catherine Heavenor b. 1774, d. 1832

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

5 Jan 2025

Birth*

David Henry Brethour was born in 1792.

He was the son of Michael Julius Brethour and Catherine Heavenor.

Marriage*

David Henry Brethour married Ann Lodwick, daughter of Christopher Lodwick and Martha Teskey, on 15 April 1817 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.¹

Census

David Henry Brethour appeared on the census of 1851 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

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

Death*

He died on 19 January 1869 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

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

Family

Ann Lodwick b. June 1798, d. 2 April 1875

Children

Henry Brethour+ b. 31 Mar 1821, d. 31 Dec 1884
John Brethour+ b. 1824, d. 6 Jun 1906
Edward Brethour+ b. 1826, d. 27 Jun 1892
Arnold C. Brethour+ b. 1828, d. 19 Dec 1892
Martha Brethour+ b. 10 Jun 1831, d. 8 Feb 1911
Samuel Brethour+ b. 1835, d. 7 Mar 1899
Elizabeth Brethour b. 1836
Rev. David Ludwig Brethour+ b. 1838, d. 3 Oct 1903
Annie Brethour+ b. Sep 1840, d. 21 Apr 1914

Citations

[S104] Ireland, Seclect Marriages, 1619 - 1898, online \, Marriage of David Brethour and Ann Lodwick.

David HENRY Brethour

M, b. 8 January 1867, d. 23 July 1946

Father

Arnold C. Brethour b. 1828, d. 19 Dec 1892

Mother

Margaret Ann St. John b. 21 Nov 1837, d. 30 Nov 1931

Relationships

4th great-grandson 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) (#1)
Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#2)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

11 Feb 2026

Name Variation

David HENRY Brethour was also known as Harry Brethour.

Name Variation

David HENRY Brethour was also known as Henry Brethour.

Birth*

He was born on 8 January 1867 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Arnold C. Brethour and Margaret Ann St. John.

(Witness) Census

David HENRY Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Arnold C. Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

David HENRY Brethour married Catherine ALICE St. John, daughter of George Vallentyne St. John and Eliza Jane Godfrey, on 19 May 1900 in Brock Twp., Vallentyne, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

David HENRY Brethour died on 23 July 1946 at age 79.

Burial*

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

Source: S. A. McDonnell
Findagrave Mem# 125186386

Family

Catherine ALICE St. John b. 25 June 1878, d. 12 January 1942

Children

Myrtle Ludella Brethour b. 22 Oct 1900, d. 11 May 1961
Vera Maude Brethour b. 24 Feb 1902, d. 13 Apr 1977
Olive Ilene Brethour b. 8 Jun 1903, d. 26 Jan 1981
Clarence Arthur Brethour+ b. 1905
Iva Muriel Brethour b. 6 Dec 1911, d. Sep 1979

Rev. David Ludwig Brethour

M, b. 1838, d. 3 October 1903

Father

David Henry Brethour b. 1792, d. 19 Jan 1869

Mother

Ann Lodwick b. Jun 1798, d. 2 Apr 1875

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

28 Feb 2021

Birth*

Rev. David Ludwig Brethour was born in 1838 in Brock Twp., Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of David Henry Brethour and Ann Lodwick.

(Witness) Census

Rev. David Ludwig Brethour appeared on the census of 1851 in the household of David Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Rev. David Ludwig Brethour married Phoebe C. Price on 27 May 1868 in Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada.¹

Death*

Rev. David Ludwig Brethour died on 3 October 1903 in Niagara Falls, Welland County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

He was buried in Newburgh United Church Cemetery, Newburgh, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit: Thawley
Findagrave Mem# 150514723

Family

Phoebe C. Price b. 1838

Children

Harry Brethour b. 1870, d. 1870
Charles CLAYTON Brethour b. 16 Jul 1874, d. 1874
Aswald Price Brethour b. 1877, d. 4 Aug 1880

Citations

[S127] Ontario, Canada, County Marriage Registers, 1858 - 1869, online \, Marriage of Rev. D. L. Brethour & Phoebe C. Price, May 27, 1868.

Dora Brethour

F, b. 1845, d. 18 February 1916

Father

Capt. John Brethour b. 1810, d. 1847

Mother

Eliza Shier b. May 1811, d. 27 Feb 1893

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 Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

28 Nov 2016

Birth*

Dora Brethour was born in 1845.

She was the daughter of Capt. John Brethour and Eliza Shier.

(Witness) Census

Dora Brethour appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Eliza Shier in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 31 December 1869,her married name was Webster.

Marriage*

Dora Brethour married Robert Steacy Webster, son of Robert Webster and Joyce Unknown, on 31 December 1869 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Dora Brethour appeared on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of Robert Steacy Webster in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Dora Brethour died on 18 February 1916.

Burial*

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

Family

Robert Steacy Webster b. 1844, d. 4 June 1909

Children

Joyce EDITH Webster+ b. 27 Oct 1870, d. 2 Nov 1942
William Oswald Webster+ b. 19 Nov 1872, d. 15 Jul 1957
Herbert J. Webster b. 1875, d. 8 Sep 1959
Robert Henry Leopold Webster+ b. 24 May 1877, d. 24 Oct 1933
Mary Christine Webster b. 19 Nov 1879
Anna Eliza Winnifred Webster b. 6 Jun 1882, d. 18 Apr 1958
Lester Olney Charles Webster+ b. 24 Aug 1884, d. 19 Aug 1916
Emily Norma Helene Webster+ b. 10 Jul 1887

E. May Brethour

F, b. 20 February 1885

Father

William Henry Brethour b. 1859, d. 15 Jul 1933

Mother

Anna Maria Ryan b. 10 Apr 1858, d. 7 Sep 1925

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

12 Jan 2022

Birth*

E. May Brethour was born on 20 February 1885 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William Henry Brethour and Anna Maria Ryan.

Earl Leslie Brethour

M, b. 1896

Father

Christopher Brethour b. 17 Sep 1858, d. 30 Nov 1921

Mother

Lucinda Jane Rynard b. 1868, d. 12 Apr 1897

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

6 Dec 2025

Birth*

Earl Leslie Brethour was born in 1896 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Christopher Brethour and Lucinda Jane Rynard.

Marriage*

Earl Leslie Brethour married Velma Johnston, daughter of Joseph Johnston and Louisa Lowes, on 29 January 1919 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Velma Johnston b. 1899

Edgar E. Brethour

M, b. 1884

Father

Henry Brethour b. 13 Nov 1853, d. 7 Feb 1938

Mother

Emma S. Hass b. 1856, d. 27 Apr 1892

Last Edited

6 Jan 2025

Birth*

Edgar E. Brethour was born in 1884.

He was the son of Henry Brethour and Emma S. Hass.

(Witness) Census

Edgar E. Brethour appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Henry Brethour in Sanach North, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Edgar E. Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Henry Brethour in North Sanach, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Edward Brethour

M, b. 17 October 1856, d. 13 May 1941

Father

John Brethour b. 1824, d. 6 Jun 1906

Mother

Sarah Ann Switzer b. 21 Nov 1837, d. 15 Jun 1923

Relationships

4th great-grandson 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)

Last Edited

10 Jan 2022

Birth*

Edward Brethour was born on 17 October 1856 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of John Brethour and Sarah Ann Switzer.

(Witness) Census

Edward Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Edward Brethour died on 13 May 1941 in Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada, at age 84.

Burial*

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

Edward Brethour

M, b. 1826, d. 27 June 1892

Father

David Henry Brethour b. 1792, d. 19 Jan 1869

Mother

Ann Lodwick b. Jun 1798, d. 2 Apr 1875

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

4 Jan 2025

Birth*

Edward Brethour was born in 1826 in Ireland.

He was the son of David Henry Brethour and Ann Lodwick.

Occupation*

Edward Brethour was a shoemaker in 1851.

Marriage*

He married Eliza Ellen Guthrie.

Census*

Edward Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

He appeared on the census of 6 April 1891 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 27 June 1892 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Eliza Ellen Guthrie b. 1835, d. 1895

Children

William Brethour+ d. 20 Mar 1912
Margaret A. Brethour b. 1860
Hezekiah Brethour+ b. 4 Jul 1862, d. 28 Jun 1941
Hannah Brethour b. 1863, d. 22 Jan 1916
Richard Wesley Brethour+ b. 12 Aug 1865, d. 30 Dec 1944
Agnes Brethour+ b. 1866, d. 7 Feb 1932
Eliza Jane Brethour+ b. 1869, d. 25 Apr 1901
Almira ALICE Brethour b. 15 Nov 1871, d. 17 Oct 1945
Tressa Brethour+ b. 10 Jun 1874, d. 1 Jul 1941
Lilley Maud Brethour+ b. 1875
Theodore Brethour b. 1881

Effie Brethour

Last Edited

4 Jun 2019

Family

John William Redden

Child

Lillian Fern Redden b. 1905

Eliza Brethour

F, b. 1841

Father

James Brethour b. 1816, d. 12 Aug 1890

Mother

Phoebe Ann Lawton b. 1821

Last Edited

27 Jun 2013

Birth*

Eliza Brethour was born in 1841.

She was the daughter of James Brethour and Phoebe Ann Lawton.

(Witness) Census

Eliza Brethour appeared on the census of 1851 in the household of James Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Eliza Jane Brethour

F, b. 1869, d. 25 April 1901

Father

Edward Brethour b. 1826, d. 27 Jun 1892

Mother

Eliza Ellen Guthrie b. 1835, d. 1895

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)

Last Edited

12 Jan 2022

Birth*

Eliza Jane Brethour was born in 1869 in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Edward Brethour and Eliza Ellen Guthrie.

(Witness) Census

Eliza Jane Brethour appeared on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of Edward Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 11 November 1891,her married name was Montgomery.

Marriage*

Eliza Jane Brethour married Peter Montgomery, son of William Montgomery and Jane Unknown, on 11 November 1891 in Uxbridge Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Eliza Jane Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Peter Montgomery in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Eliza Jane Brethour died on 25 April 1901 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Peter Montgomery b. 1858

Children

Merinda Montgomery b. 28 Feb 1894
Althea Montgomery+ b. 10 Nov 1895, d. 1960
Sarah Jane Montgomery b. 14 Aug 1897

Eliza Letitia Brethour

F, b. 30 September 1863, d. 30 November 1935

Father

John Brethour b. 1824, d. 6 Jun 1906

Mother

Sarah Ann Switzer b. 21 Nov 1837, d. 15 Jun 1923

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)

Last Edited

9 Feb 2026

Birth*

Eliza Letitia Brethour was born on 30 September 1863.

She was the daughter of John Brethour and Sarah Ann Switzer.

(Witness) Census

Eliza Letitia Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 30 December 1884,her married name was Baker.

Marriage*

Eliza Letitia Brethour married Wesley Edward Baker, son of Michael Baker and Sarah Ann Ruttle, on 30 December 1884 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Eliza Letitia Brethour died on 30 November 1935 at age 72.

Burial*

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

Family

Wesley Edward Baker b. 27 March 1861, d. 20 November 1930

Children

Christopher Wesley Baker+ b. 21 Nov 1885
Albert Baker+ b. 10 Oct 1888, d. 29 Aug 1974
Laura Minetta Baker+ b. 15 Aug 1896, d. 20 Dec 1977
Oscar Wreford Baker+ b. 1903, d. 1975

Elizabeth Brethour

F, b. 1809, d. 27 February 1873

Father

Michael Julius Brethour b. 1774, d. 7 Nov 1862

Mother

Catherine Heavenor b. 1774, d. 1832

Last Edited

28 Jun 2025

Birth*

Elizabeth Brethour was born in 1809.

She was the daughter of Michael Julius Brethour and Catherine Heavenor.

Marriage*

Elizabeth Brethour married Philip John Rynard, son of John Rynard.

Married Name

Her married name was Rynard.

Death*

Elizabeth Brethour died on 27 February 1873.¹

Family

Philip John Rynard b. 1807, d. 1873

Children

John Rynard+ b. 27 Jan 1831, d. 23 Oct 1916
Catherine Rynard+ b. 12 Jan 1834, d. 2 Jun 1906
Michael Rynard+ b. 12 Apr 1836, d. 3 Jun 1925
William Rynard+ b. 1 Mar 1841, d. 24 Jan 1909
Mary Rynard+ b. 1842
Elizabeth Rynard b. 1842
Philip Rynard+ b. 1843, d. 9 Sep 1916
Christopher Rynard+ b. 1848, d. 23 Apr 1919

Citations

[S82] Wikitree, online \, Family Tree of Philip Rynard.

Elizabeth Brethour

F, b. 1836

Father

David Henry Brethour b. 1792, d. 19 Jan 1869

Mother

Ann Lodwick b. Jun 1798, d. 2 Apr 1875

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

27 Feb 2021

Birth*

Elizabeth Brethour was born in 1836.

She was the daughter of David Henry Brethour and Ann Lodwick.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Brethour appeared on the census of 1851 in the household of David Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Elizabeth Brethour

F, b. 1847

Father

Rev. William Brethour b. 1807, d. 1880

Mother

Susannah Lynn Fox b. 1811, d. 1888

Last Edited

23 Jan 2024

Birth*

Elizabeth Brethour was born in 1847.

She was the daughter of Rev. William Brethour and Susannah Lynn Fox.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Brethour appeared on the census of 1851 in the household of Rev. William Brethour in Beauharnois County, Quebec, Canada.

Elizabeth Ann Brethour

F, b. 27 December 1868, d. 20 August 1947

Father

Samuel Brethour b. 1835, d. 7 Mar 1899

Mother

Lintonette Parrish b. 1843

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)

Last Edited

16 Jan 2022

Birth*

Elizabeth Ann Brethour was born on 27 December 1868 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Samuel Brethour and Lintonette Parrish.

Baptism

Elizabeth Ann Brethour was baptized in November 1870 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Samuel Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 16 May 1899,her married name was Porter.

Marriage*

Elizabeth Ann Brethour married Rev. Dr. Henry Alford Porter, son of Theodore Harding Porter and Elizabeth Easterbrook, on 16 May 1899 in Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Ann Brethour appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Rev. Dr. Henry Alford Porter in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, United States.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Ann Brethour appeared on the census of 16 May 1940 in the household of Rev. Dr. Henry Alford Porter in Charlottsville, Albermarle County, Virgina, United States.

Death*

Elizabeth Ann Brethour died on 20 August 1947 in Charlottsville, Albermarle County, Virgina, United States, at age 78.

Burial*

She was buried in Monticello Memorial Park, Albermarle County, Virgina, United States.

Family

Rev. Dr. Henry Alford Porter b. 1871, d. 8 November 1946

Ellen Mae Brethour

F, b. 1885, d. 24 October 1951

Ellen Mae Brethour-Dickson (1885 - 1951)
Source: Brian Stubbings, Ancestry

Father

William Brethour d. 20 Mar 1912

Mother

Anna Maria Ryan b. 10 Apr 1858, d. 7 Sep 1925

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

13 Feb 2026

Birth*

Ellen Mae Brethour was born in 1885 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William Brethour and Anna Maria Ryan.

(Witness) Census

Ellen Mae Brethour appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of William Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Ellen Mae Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 20 January 1907,her married name was Dickson.

Marriage*

Ellen Mae Brethour married George Henry Dickson on 20 January 1907 in Uxbridge Twp., Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Ellen Mae Brethour died on 24 October 1951.

Burial*

She was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Medicine Hat, Medicine Hat Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

Source: Linda
Findagrave Mem# 83960105

Family

George Henry Dickson b. 26 January 1874, d. 12 August 1952