The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

Sophia Switzer

F, b. 1856

Father

Mother

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Jul 2023

Birth*

Sophia Switzer was born in 1856.

She was the daughter of Adam Switzer and Rachel Flanigan.

Stanley Enos Switzer

M, b. 24 June 1888, d. 1967

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

29 Mar 2014

Name Variation

Stanley Enos Switzer was also known as Enos Switzer.

Birth*

He was born on 24 June 1888 in Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Samuel Aquilla Switzer and Nancy Taylor.

Marriage*

Stanley Enos Switzer married Agnes Constance Evans on 10 June 1925 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Stanley Enos Switzer died in 1967.

Burial*

He was buried in East Nissouri Twp., Kintore Presbyterian Cemetery, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

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

Child

Baby Switzer b. 26 Nov 1930, d. 26 Nov 1930

Tobias Switzer

M, b. 1733, d. 22 May 1810

Father

Johann CHRISTOPHER Switzer b. 1686

Mother

Catherine Elizabeth Ruckle b. 1690

Charts

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

Last Edited

18 Jan 2026

Birth*

Tobias Switzer was born in 1733 in Courtmatrix, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

He was the son of Johann CHRISTOPHER Switzer and Catherine Elizabeth Ruckle.

Marriage*

Tobias Switzer married Dorothy Shier, daughter of Charles Shier and Margaret DOROTHY Unknown, on 19 November 1754 in Rathkeale Parish Church, Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Death*

Tobias Switzer died on 22 May 1810 in Courtmatrix, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Burial*

He was buried on 23 May 1810 in Parish Church, Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Family

Dorothy Shier b. 1738, d. 13 August 1820

Children

Charles Switzer+ b. 1757, d. 1828
Dorothy Switzer b. 1761
Margaret Switzer b. Jul 1763
Tobias Switzer ll+ b. 29 Sep 1765, d. 29 May 1826
Zachariah Switzer b. 1767, d. 1798
Samuel Switzer+ b. 23 Aug 1767, d. 24 Sep 1839
Sarah Switzer+ b. 1769, d. 27 Dec 1870
Amos Switzer b. 1772, d. 1776
Amos Switzer+ b. 1776, d. 25 Mar 1861
Ann Switzer b. 1779, d. 1797

Tobias Switzer

M, b. 19 December 1827, d. 4 November 1909

Father

Christopher Tobias Switzer b. 8 Mar 1798, d. 19 Jun 1888

Mother

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

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

18 Mar 2024

Birth*

Tobias Switzer was born on 19 December 1827 in Clarina, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

He was the son of Christopher Tobias Switzer and Henrietta Margaret Speiran.

Marriage*

Tobias Switzer married Rosanna St. John, daughter of Col. George St. John and Mary Ann Switzer, on 1 February 1854 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

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

Death*

He died on 4 November 1909 at age 81.

Burial*

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

Source: Ancestry.ca

Family

Rosanna St. John b. 13 November 1834, d. 20 January 1900

Children

Mary Ann Eliza Switzer b. 3 Jan 1855, d. 4 Sep 1940
George Christopher Switzer b. 4 Aug 1856, d. 8 Jun 1878
Tobias Switzer+ b. 11 Sep 1861
Henrietta Switzer b. 17 Oct 1862, d. 8 Mar 1870
Margaret Jane Switzer b. 4 Dec 1864, d. 30 Jun 1931
John M. Switzer+ b. 4 Mar 1867, d. 27 Feb 1913
Luke Michael Switzer+ b. 7 Jul 1869, d. 22 Feb 1930
Henrietta Belinda Switzer+ b. 20 Feb 1872, d. 17 Jul 1931
Amos Henry Switzer b. 1 Sep 1877, d. 19 Jun 1907

Tobias Switzer

M, b. 1781

Father

Charles Switzer b. 1757, d. 1828

Mother

Mary Shire b. 1748, d. 1828

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Jul 2023

Birth*

Tobias Switzer was born in 1781.

He was the son of Charles Switzer and Mary Shire.

Tobias Switzer

Last Edited

27 Jan 2024

Marriage*

Tobias Switzer married Hannah Unknown.

Family

Hannah Unknown

Child

Dinah Belinda Switzer+ b. 20 Jul 1858, d. 16 Apr 1900

Tobias Switzer

M, b. 11 September 1861

Father

Tobias Switzer b. 19 Dec 1827, d. 4 Nov 1909

Mother

Rosanna St. John b. 13 Nov 1834, d. 20 Jan 1900

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

18 Mar 2024

Birth*

Tobias Switzer was born on 11 September 1861 in York County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Tobias Switzer and Rosanna St. John.

(Witness) Census

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

Marriage*

Tobias Switzer married Amy Ann Keeler, daughter of Tom Keeler and Sarah Unknown, on 3 February 1892 in Athans, Leeds and Grenville County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

Tobias Switzer appeared on the census of 1931 in Melville, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Family

Amy Ann Keeler b. 1869

Child

Leslie Milford Switzer b. 1896

Tobias Switzer

M, b. 1763

Father

John Switzer b. 1732, d. 14 Apr 1815

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Shier b. 3 Jul 1743, d. 13 Aug 1828

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

4 Sep 2024

Birth*

Tobias Switzer was born in 1763.

He was the son of John Switzer and Mary Elizabeth Shier.

Tobias C. Switzer

M, b. 1812, d. 1841

Father

Amos Switzer b. 1776, d. 25 Mar 1861

Mother

Margaret Jane Dulmage

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Jul 2023

Birth*

Tobias C. Switzer was born in 1812.

He was the son of Amos Switzer and Margaret Jane Dulmage.

Death*

Tobias C. Switzer died in 1841.

Tobias Switzer ll

M, b. 29 September 1765, d. 29 May 1826

Father

Tobias Switzer b. 1733, d. 22 May 1810

Mother

Dorothy Shier b. 1738, d. 13 Aug 1820

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

16 Jan 2026

Birth*

Tobias Switzer ll was born on 29 September 1765.

He was the son of Tobias Switzer and Dorothy Shier.

Marriage*

Tobias Switzer ll married Elizabeth Neasor on 28 February 1786 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Death*

Tobias Switzer ll died on 29 May 1826 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 60.

Family 1

Child

Tobias Switzer lll+ b. 1783, d. 15 May 1869

Family 2

Elizabeth Neasor b. 1765, d. 1831

Children

John Switzer b. 1788, d. 1794
Zachariah Switzer b. 1793, d. 1793
Mary Ann Switzer+ b. 1794, d. 5 May 1873
Christopher Switzer b. 1796, d. 1797

Tobias Switzer lll

M, b. 1783, d. 15 May 1869

Father

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

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

16 Jan 2026

Birth*

Tobias Switzer lll was born in 1783.

He was the son of Tobias Switzer ll.

Death*

Tobias Switzer lll died on 15 May 1869.

Burial*

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

Source: Heather McGibbon
Findagrave Mem# 125566777

Family

Child

Eliza Switzer+ b. 1818, d. 15 Jul 1867

Verna Patricia Switzer

F, b. 1914

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Apr 2014

Birth*

Verna Patricia Switzer was born in 1914 in British Columbia, Canada.

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

Villeroy Switzer

M, b. 27 June 1852, d. 23 October 1884

Villeroy Switzer (1852 - 1884)
Photo: Ken and Vicki Smith

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

25 Jul 2018

Birth*

Villeroy Switzer was born on 27 June 1852 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Edward Switzer and Sarah Shier.

(Witness) Census

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

Marriage*

Villeroy Switzer married Mary Helen Cooney on 29 December 1874 in Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.

Occupation*

Villeroy Switzer was a solicitor in 1883.

Death*

He died on 23 October 1884 in Parry Sound, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, at age 32.

Family

Mary Helen Cooney b. 1855, d. 1906

Children

Minnie Mabel Switzer b. 20 Sep 1876
Lillian Ethel Switzer b. 26 Sep 1878, d. 29 Jan 1973
Edward Roy Switzer+ b. 19 Dec 1882, d. 11 Dec 1965

Ward Lesley Switzer

M, b. November 1902

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

26 Mar 2014

Birth*

Ward Lesley Switzer was born in November 1902 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.

He was the son of Alfred Edward Switzer and Alice Mary Switzer.

Wesley Switzer

M, b. 1865

Father

John Switzer b. 1811, d. 18 Feb 1899

Mother

Margaret Catherine Baker b. 1818, d. 1887

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

20 Feb 2024

Birth*

Wesley Switzer was born in 1865.

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

(Witness) Census

Wesley Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of John Switzer in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Whitfield Leroy Switzer

M, b. 16 July 1875, d. 23 January 1957

Father

Fletcher Dela Switzer b. 31 May 1836, d. 22 Feb 1921

Mother

Elizabeth (Eliza) Doupe b. 24 Jun 1843, d. 8 Mar 1933

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

11 Jun 2021

Birth*

Whitfield Leroy Switzer was born on 16 July 1875 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Fletcher Dela Switzer and Elizabeth (Eliza) Doupe.

(Witness) Census

Whitfield Leroy Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Fletcher Dela Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Whitfield Leroy Switzer appeared on the census of 10 April 1891 in the household of Fletcher Dela Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Whitfield Leroy Switzer married Minnie Elizabeth Sawyer on 2 January 1900 in Woodham, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

Whitfield Leroy Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

He appeared on the census of 1911 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

He appeared on the census of 1921 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1*

Whitfield Leroy Switzer resigned as Treasuer of Bkanshard Twp. after serving in that capacity for 28 years.

Death*

He died on 23 January 1957 in Blanchard Twp., Woodham, Perth County, Ontario, Canada, at age 81.

Credit: Harold Burgin

Burial*

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

Family

Minnie Elizabeth Sawyer b. 16 April 1880, d. 11 January 1965

Children

Marjorie Lillian Switzer+ b. 12 Dec 1906
Marian Eileen Switzer+ b. 5 Mar 1910
Raymond Fletcher Switzer+ b. 24 Oct 1911, d. 1 Sep 1990
Carman A. Switzer b. 11 Oct 1912, d. 2003

Wilbur Alexander Switzer

M, b. 6 December 1897, d. 27 September 1900

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

23 Mar 2014

Birth*

Wilbur Alexander Switzer was born on 6 December 1897 in Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Samuel Aquilla Switzer and Nancy Taylor.

Death*

Wilbur Alexander Switzer died on 27 September 1900 in Oxford County, Ontario, Canada, at age 2.

Burial*

He was buried in East Nissouri Twp., Kintore Prebyterian Cemetery, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

Wilfred Switzer

M, b. 22 December 1898

Father

John M. Switzer b. 4 Mar 1867, d. 27 Feb 1913

Mother

Susan Georgina Chapman b. 1863, d. 1953

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

18 Mar 2024

Birth*

Wilfred Switzer was born on 22 December 1898 in Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of John M. Switzer and Susan Georgina Chapman.

(Witness) Census

Wilfred Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of John M. Switzer in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

William Switzer

M, b. 13 April 1829, d. 28 November 1904

Last Edited

8 Jan 2018

Birth*

William Switzer was born on 13 April 1829 in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Census*

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

Death*

He died on 28 November 1904 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada, at age 75.

Family

Eliza Jane Sparling

Children

Richard Augustus Switzer b. 28 Sep 1868, d. 8 Apr 1951
Alice Mary Switzer+ b. Jul 1881, d. 26 Aug 1972

William Switzer

M, b. August 1805, d. 24 January 1893

Father

Martin Switzer b. 1768

Mother

Ellen Dolmage b. 1772

Charts

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

Last Edited

17 Jan 2026

Birth*

William Switzer was born in August 1805 in Courtmatrix, Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

He was the son of Martin Switzer and Ellen Dolmage.

Baptism

William Switzer was baptized on 18 September 1805 in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Marriage*

He married Belinda Switzer, daughter of Amos Switzer and Margaret Jane Dulmage, on 19 April 1828 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Death*

William Switzer died on 24 January 1893 in Medonte Twp., St. George's Cemetery, Fairvalley, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, at age 87.

Family

Belinda Switzer b. 1804, d. 5 January 1841

Child

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

William Edwin Switzer

M, b. 29 June 1865, d. 7 July 1908

William Edwin Switzer ( 1865 - 1908)
Photo Credit: A Gregor Melanson

Photograph by Switcher

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

16 May 2018

Birth*

William Edwin Switzer was born on 29 June 1865 in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of William Henry Switzer and Arabella Margaret Teskey.

Baptism

William Edwin Switzer was baptized on 14 May 1871.¹

(Witness) Census

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

(Witness) Census

William Edwin Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of William Henry Switzer in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Fact 1

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

Census*

William Edwin Switzer appeared on the census of 1891 in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Ida Jane Baldrow.

Census

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

Death*

He died on 7 July 1908 at age 43.

Burial*

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

Family

Ida Jane Baldrow b. 5 September 1875

Children

Bertha Winters Switzer+ b. 29 Nov 1894, d. 6 Apr 1987
Edwin Switzer b. 3 Dec 1896
Eldred Amos Switzer+ b. 29 Mar 1899, d. 25 Feb 1979

Citations

[S15] Unknown volume, Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register, unknown repository, unknown repository address.

William Henry Switzer¹

M, b. 2 November 1832, d. 14 June 1914

William Henry Switzer (1832 - 1914)
Photo Credit: A. Gregor Melanson

Photograph by Switcher

Father

William Switzer b. Aug 1805, d. 24 Jan 1893

Mother

Belinda Switzer b. 1804, d. 5 Jan 1841

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

22 Dec 2021

Birth*

William Henry Switzer was born on 2 November 1832 in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.¹

He was the son of William Switzer and Belinda Switzer.

Marriage*

William Henry Switzer married Arabella Margaret Teskey, daughter of Garrett Teskey Jr. and Mary Anne Shier, on 20 January 1849 in Church of Ireland, Adare, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.^1,2

Census

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

Census

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

Fact 1*

Photo of William Henry Switzer, Arabella Margaret Teskey and their children.

Photo Credit:
A. Gregor Melanson

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1901 in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 14 June 1914 in Kinloss Twp., Lot 9 Conc. 7, Holyrood, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, at age 81; due to urinary trouble.¹

Burial*

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

Photo Credit:
Meg Tyler-Lane & Ocean Poels
Canadagenweb.org

Family 1

Arabella Margaret Teskey b. 19 June 1828, d. 2 February 1909

Children

Belinda Jane Switzer+ b. 10 Jan 1859, d. 1935
Garrett Teskey Switzer+ b. 3 Jul 1860, d. 1944
Amanda Louise Switzer+ b. 1 Apr 1863, d. 1948
William Edwin Switzer+ b. 29 Jun 1865, d. 7 Jul 1908
Amos Christopher Switzer+ b. 7 Feb 1871, d. 25 Oct 1935

Family 2

Louisa Smeltzer

Child

John THOMAS Switzer+ b. 18 Mar 1860, d. 14 Apr 1948

Citations

[S24] Switzergenealogy.com, online \, switzergenealogy.com.
[S104] Ireland, Seclect Marriages, 1619 - 1898, online \, Marriage of William Switzer and Arabella Teskey; father Garrett Teskey; FHL # 101310.

William Henry Switzer

M, b. 10 July 1862, d. 2 August 1928

Father

John Switzer b. 1811, d. 18 Feb 1899

Mother

Margaret Catherine Baker b. 1818, d. 1887

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

20 Feb 2024

Birth*

William Henry Switzer was born on 10 July 1862 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

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

(Witness) Census

William Henry Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of John Switzer in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

William Henry Switzer died on 2 August 1928 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, at age 66.

William Henry Switzer

M, b. 2 January 1865, d. 1939

Last Edited

1 Nov 2024

Birth*

William Henry Switzer was born on 2 January 1865.

Death*

He died in 1939.

William Ralph Switzer

M, b. 1 July 1921, d. 9 July 2002

Father

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

Mother

Ethel Lavinia Hall b. 1891, d. 1984

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

25 Jul 2018

Birth*

William Ralph Switzer was born on 1 July 1921 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.¹

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

(Witness) Census

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

(Witness) Census

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

Marriage*

William Ralph Switzer married Floris C. Layton on 1 January 1960 in San Bernardina, California, United States.

Death*

William Ralph Switzer died on 9 July 2002 at age 81.¹

Family

Floris C. Layton b. 1922

Citations

[S92] USA, Social Security Death Ind. 1935 - 2014, online \, Death Index for William R. Switzer.

Willie Switzer

M, b. 1892

Father

Christopher Dolmage Switzer b. 11 Sep 1861, d. 1930

Mother

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

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Jul 2023

Birth*

Willie Switzer was born in 1892.

He was the son of Christopher Dolmage Switzer and Annie Mathilda Watson.

Zachariah Switzer

M, b. 1793, d. 1793

Father

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

Mother

Elizabeth Neasor b. 1765, d. 1831

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Jul 2023

Death*

Zachariah Switzer died in 1793.

Birth*

He was born in 1793.

He was the son of Tobias Switzer ll and Elizabeth Neasor.

Zachariah Switzer

M, b. 1767, d. 1798

Father

Tobias Switzer b. 1733, d. 22 May 1810

Mother

Dorothy Shier b. 1738, d. 13 Aug 1820

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

18 Jan 2026

Birth*

Zachariah Switzer was born in 1767.

He was the son of Tobias Switzer and Dorothy Shier.

Death*

Zachariah Switzer died in 1798.

Emma Josephine Syck

F, b. 2 April 1883, d. 28 December 1952

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? ), New York

Last Edited

10 Jul 2022

Birth*

Emma Josephine Syck was born on 2 April 1883 in Mower, Minnesota, United States.

Married Name

Her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

She married Thomas Charles Shier, son of Thomas Shier and Ettie Cheney.

Death*

Emma Josephine Syck died on 28 December 1952 in Los Angeles, California, United States, at age 69.

Burial*

She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, United States.

Source: pboren
Findagrave Mem# 185227107

Family

Thomas Charles Shier b. 4 October 1874, d. 12 February 1957

Child

Frances Josephine Shier+ b. 15 Aug 1904, d. 1 Sep 2008

Mary Symington

Last Edited

7 Oct 2017

Family

James Hankinson Jackson

Child

Elizabeth Jackson+ b. 15 May 1851, d. 19 Jun 1925

Helen Agnes Symons Smith

F, d. 1973

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

16 Jan 2014

Married Name

Her married name was Hurren.

Marriage*

Helen Agnes Symons Smith married Joseph Norman Hurren, son of Joseph William Hurren and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Shier.

Death*

Helen Agnes Symons Smith died in 1973.

Family

Joseph Norman Hurren b. 12 January 1886, d. 14 November 1980

Child

Robert Irving Hurren+ b. 1936, d. 21 Oct 2015

David Edgar Sypher

M, b. 1886

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

6 May 2020

Birth*

David Edgar Sypher was born in 1886.

Marriage*

He married Ada Albertha Chirnside, daughter of Thomas William Chirnside and Phoebe Alice Shier, on 1 November 1910 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Ada Albertha Chirnside b. 6 July 1887

Edward Szachta

Last Edited

27 Jul 2015

Marriage*

Edward Szachta married Mercedes Feldman.

Family

Mercedes Feldman

Ruth Edith Louise Szmadyla

F, b. 1946, d. 10 August 2002

Mother

Phyllis May Shier b. 1925, d. 23 Dec 2005

Relationships

6th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
7th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

2 Feb 2020

Married Name

Her married name was Ducharme.

Fact 1*

Check Louise' contributions for this line.

Birth*

Ruth Edith Louise Szmadyla was born in 1946 in Winnipeg, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

She was the daughter of Phyllis May Shier.

Death*

Ruth Edith Louise Szmadyla died on 10 August 2002 in Winnipeg, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada; RUTH EDITH LOUISE SZMADYLA (Ducharme) 1946 -2002 It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Ruth Szmadyla (Ducharme) on August 10, 2002 at St. Boniface Hospital after a short battle with cancer. She was 56 years young and will be sadly missed by her sons, Vince, Kelly Ducharme and grandchildren, Taylor, Ashley, Josie, Misty; daughters, Edith and Sandra and grandchildren, David, Steven, Sara, Quinton, Parker and one great-grandchild Seth. She is survived by her mother Phyllis; three brothers, Leslie, Eddie, Sidney and other family members. Ruth also leaves behind many friends and companions. Funeral service and memorial luncheon will be held on Thursday, August 15, at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Mom you will be forever in our hearts and souls and forever be missed and loved. Love your family P.S. See you later alligator CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044.

Mary Jane Tabor

Last Edited

19 Dec 2015

Marriage*

Mary Jane Tabor married Edward O'Donnell.

Family

Edward O'Donnell

Child

Martha Jane O'Donnell+ b. 14 Mar 1887, d. 19 Dec 1956

Catherine Tait

F, d. 21 May 1920

Father

Robert Tait

Mother

Jane Shell

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

2 Sep 2020

Catherine Tait was the daughter of Robert Tait and Jane Shell.

Married Name

As of 13 March 1883,her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

Catherine Tait married Richard Ivers Shier, son of Hugh Shier and Sarah Shier, on 13 March 1883 in Parish of St. Thomas, Dublin, Ireland.¹

Death*

Catherine Tait died on 21 May 1920 in Derry City Cemetery, Londonderry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Family

Richard Ivers Shier b. 15 December 1854, d. 10 August 1938

Children

Evelyn Kate Shier+ b. 1892
Alice Helen Shier b. 1895

Citations

[S104] Ireland, Seclect Marriages, 1619 - 1898, online \, Marriage of Catherine Tat and Richard Shier; FHL Film No 101254.

Irene Tait

Last Edited

29 Nov 2022

Marriage*

Irene Tait married Earl Noe.

Family

Earl Noe d. 1968

Child

Myra Ann Noe+ b. 1938, d. 10 Nov 2024

Robert Tait

Last Edited

28 Nov 2021

Marriage*

Robert Tait married Jane Shell.

Family

Jane Shell

Child

Catherine Tait+ d. 21 May 1920

Alma Talbot

F, b. 1929

Father

Lloyd Talbot b. 30 Jan 1894, d. 1978

Mother

Margaret May Best b. 11 Dec 1893, d. 14 Aug 1971

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

16 Jan 2024

Name Variation

Alma Talbot was also known as Elma Talbot.

Birth*

She was born in 1929.

She was the daughter of Lloyd Talbot and Margaret May Best.

Married Name

Her married name was Menary.

Charles G. Talbot

F, b. 1919, d. 1927

Father

Lloyd Talbot b. 30 Jan 1894, d. 1978

Mother

Margaret May Best b. 11 Dec 1893, d. 14 Aug 1971

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

16 Jan 2024

Birth*

Charles G. Talbot was born in 1919.

She was the daughter of Lloyd Talbot and Margaret May Best.

(Witness) Census

Charles G. Talbot appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Lloyd Talbot in Artemesia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Charles G. Talbot died in 1927.

Burial*

She was buried in Flesherton Cemetery, Flesherton, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Source: LMK
Findagrave Mem# 144749104

Elizabeth Talbot

Last Edited

4 May 2020

Family

Joseph R. Marshall

Child

Andrew Marshall+ b. 1872, d. 1957

Everett Lloyd Talbot

M, b. 27 January 1917, d. 28 September 2000

Father

Lloyd Talbot b. 30 Jan 1894, d. 1978

Mother

Margaret May Best b. 11 Dec 1893, d. 14 Aug 1971

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

16 Jan 2024

Birth*

Everett Lloyd Talbot was born on 27 January 1917.

He was the son of Lloyd Talbot and Margaret May Best.

(Witness) Census

Everett Lloyd Talbot appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Lloyd Talbot in Artemesia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Everett Lloyd Talbot died on 28 September 2000 at age 83.

Burial*

He was buried in Flesherton Cemetery, Flesherton, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Source: LMK
Findagrave Mem# 144715121

Germaine M. Talbot

F, b. 1924, d. 2006

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

27 Nov 2017

Birth*

Germaine M. Talbot was born in 1924.

Married Name

Her married name was Teskey.

Marriage*

She married Manley J. Teskey, son of Alexander Marshall Teskey and Jessie Catherine Litster.

Death*

Germaine M. Talbot died in 2006.

Burial*

She was buried in Atherley Cemetery, Atherley, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Manley J. Teskey b. 3 July 1915, d. 31 March 1998

Lloyd Talbot

M, b. 30 January 1894, d. 1978

Father

William Talbot

Mother

Frances E. Legard

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

16 Jan 2024

Birth*

Lloyd Talbot was born on 30 January 1894 in Artemesia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of William Talbot and Frances E. Legard.

Marriage*

Lloyd Talbot married Margaret May Best, daughter of Robert Best and Sarah Elizabeth Doupe, on 6 February 1917 in Artemesia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

Lloyd Talbot appeared on the census of 1921 in Artemesia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

He appeared on the census of 1931 in Artemesia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died in 1978.

Address*

Lloyd Talbot lived at Flesherton Cemetery, Flesherton, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Source: LMK
Findagrave Mem# 144749104

Family

Margaret May Best b. 11 December 1893, d. 14 August 1971

Children

Everett Lloyd Talbot b. 27 Jan 1917, d. 28 Sep 2000
Charles G. Talbot b. 1919, d. 1927
Alma Talbot b. 1929

Velma Talbot

F, b. 1895

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

15 Jan 2024

Birth*

Velma Talbot was born in 1895.

Married Name

As of 15 December 1915,her married name was Best.

Marriage*

She married Robert Alexander (Allie) Best, son of Robert Best and Sarah Elizabeth Doupe, on 15 December 1915 in Flesherton, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Robert Alexander (Allie) Best b. 2 May 1890, d. 1925

William Talbot

Last Edited

16 Jan 2024

Marriage*

William Talbot married Frances E. Legard.

Family

Frances E. Legard

Child

Lloyd Talbot+ b. 30 Jan 1894, d. 1978

Anne Elizabeth Tallack

F, b. July 1807

Father

Augustus Pellew Tallack b. 1776, d. 4 Mar 1820

Mother

Elizabeth Shier b. 28 Jan 1782

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? ), New York

Last Edited

8 Mar 2015

Birth*

Anne Elizabeth Tallack was born in July 1807 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

She was the daughter of Augustus Pellew Tallack and Elizabeth Shier.

Augustus Pellew Tallack

M, b. 1776, d. 4 March 1820

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? ), New York

Last Edited

5 Mar 2015

Birth*

Augustus Pellew Tallack was born in 1776 in Helston County, England, United Kingdom.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Shier, daughter of Henry Shier and Elizabeth McDonald, on 12 May 1801 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Death*

Augustus Pellew Tallack died on 4 March 1820 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Family

Elizabeth Shier b. 28 January 1782

Children

David Tallack

M, b. April 1805

Father

Augustus Pellew Tallack b. 1776, d. 4 Mar 1820

Mother

Elizabeth Shier b. 28 Jan 1782

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? ), New York

Last Edited

8 Mar 2015

Birth*

David Tallack was born in April 1805 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

He was the son of Augustus Pellew Tallack and Elizabeth Shier.

Henry Shier Tallack

M, b. March 1802

Father

Augustus Pellew Tallack b. 1776, d. 4 Mar 1820

Mother

Elizabeth Shier b. 28 Jan 1782

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? ), New York

Last Edited

8 Mar 2015

Birth*

Henry Shier Tallack was born in March 1802 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

He was the son of Augustus Pellew Tallack and Elizabeth Shier.