Emma Brethour

F, b. 1871
FatherWilliam Brethour b. 1846, d. 1894
MotherCaroline Haas b. 1851, d. Jan 1925
Last Edited5 Jan 2025
Birth*Emma Brethour was born in 1871. 
She was the daughter of William Brethour and Caroline Haas. 
(Witness) CensusEmma Brethour appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of William Brethour in Mayday Twp., Riley County, Kansas, United States. 

Esther Trefina Orthella Brethour

F, b. 27 April 1886, d. 1967
FatherWilliam AUGUSTUS Brethour b. 24 Mar 1853, d. 10 Jan 1933
MotherElizabeth Jane Thompson b. 1858, d. 5 Mar 1900
Relationships5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier
Last Edited12 Feb 2023
Birth*Esther Trefina Orthella Brethour was born on 27 April 1886 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
She was the daughter of William AUGUSTUS Brethour and Elizabeth Jane Thompson. 
(Witness) CensusEsther Trefina Orthella Brethour appeared on the census of 11 May 1891 in the household of William AUGUSTUS Brethour in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusEsther Trefina Orthella Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William AUGUSTUS Brethour in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 
Married Name As of 4 September 1912,her married name was Eastman. 
Marriage*Esther Trefina Orthella Brethour married Lindsay Robert Eastman, son of John Eastman and Mary Ruth Mattice, on 4 September 1912 in St. John's Presbyterian Church, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.1
The Winnipeg Tribune
Aug 20, 1912
The Winnipeg Tribune
Sept 16, 1912
(Witness) CensusEsther Trefina Orthella Brethour appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Lindsay Robert Eastman in Winnipeg, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada. 
Death*Esther Trefina Orthella Brethour died in 1967. 
Burial*She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.
Photo Credit: Del barkley
Findagrave Mem# 122660755

Family

Lindsay Robert Eastman b. 20 October 1878, d. 3 August 1932

Citations

  1. [S144] British Columbia, Canada, Marriage Index, online \, Marriage of Londsay Robert Eastman and Esther Ophelia Brethour.

Florence May (Flossie) Brethour

F, b. 5 May 1888
FatherRobert Brethour b. 1849
MotherEliza Jane Fairfield b. 1850, d. 10 Nov 1912
Last Edited4 May 2026
Married NameHer married name was Jewell. 
Marriage*Florence May (Flossie) Brethour married Silas Jewell. 
Birth*Florence May (Flossie) Brethour was born on 5 May 1888. 
She was the daughter of Robert Brethour and Eliza Jane Fairfield. 
(Witness) CensusFlorence May (Flossie) Brethour appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Silas Jewell in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. 

Family

Silas Jewell b. 31 August 1888, d. 2 October 1951
Children

Frederick Brethour

M, b. 1868
FatherHenry Brethour b. 31 Mar 1821, d. 31 Dec 1884
MotherPhoebe St. John b. 4 Mar 1831, d. 5 Jun 1918
Relationships4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited2 Jan 2025
Birth*Frederick Brethour was born in 1868. 
He was the son of Henry Brethour and Phoebe St. John. 
(Witness) CensusFrederick Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusFrederick Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 

George Linton Brethour

M, b. 12 November 1866, d. 24 February 1880
FatherSamuel Brethour b. 1835, d. 7 Mar 1899
MotherLintonette Parrish b. 1843
Relationships4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited16 Jan 2022
Birth*George Linton Brethour was born on 12 November 1866 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of Samuel Brethour and Lintonette Parrish. 
BaptismGeorge Linton Brethour was baptized on 11 July 1867 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Samuel Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*George Linton Brethour died on 24 February 1880 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 13.
Burial*He was buried in Brock Twp., St. John Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
Source: C. King
Findagrave Mem# 125566648

Georgina Rosale Brethour

F, b. 1888
FatherHenry Brethour b. 13 Nov 1853, d. 7 Feb 1938
MotherEmma S. Hass b. 1856, d. 27 Apr 1892
Last Edited6 Jan 2025
Birth*Georgina Rosale Brethour was born in 1888. 
She was the daughter of Henry Brethour and Emma S. Hass. 
(Witness) CensusGeorgina Rosale Brethour appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Henry Brethour in Sanach North, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusGeorgina Rosale Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Henry Brethour in North Sanach, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 

Gertrude Lillian Brethour

F, b. 1879
FatherHenry Brethour b. 13 Nov 1853, d. 7 Feb 1938
MotherEmma S. Hass b. 1856, d. 27 Apr 1892
Last Edited6 Jan 2025
Birth*Gertrude Lillian Brethour was born in 1879. 
She was the daughter of Henry Brethour and Emma S. Hass. 
(Witness) CensusGertrude Lillian Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Henry Brethour in Sanach North and South, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusGertrude Lillian Brethour appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Henry Brethour in Sanach North, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 
Married Name As of 1907,her married name was Dixon. 

Hannah Brethour

F, b. 1863, d. 22 January 1916
FatherEdward Brethour b. 1826, d. 27 Jun 1892
MotherEliza Ellen Guthrie b. 1835, d. 1895
Relationships4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited3 Feb 2024
Birth*Hannah Brethour was born in 1863. 
She was the daughter of Edward Brethour and Eliza Ellen Guthrie. 
(Witness) CensusHannah Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Edward Brethour in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Married Name As of 20 October 1882,her married name was Adams. 
Marriage*Hannah Brethour married Charles Albert Adams, son of Charles Adams and Sarah Unknown, on 20 October 1882 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
(Witness) CensusHannah Brethour appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Charles Albert Adams in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusHannah Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Charles Albert Adams in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*Hannah Brethour died on 22 January 1916 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Charles Albert Adams b. 1858, d. 22 November 1919

Harold Brethour

M, b. 1920
FatherHoward Brethour b. 27 Oct 1886
MotherEdith Pollock b. 1896
Relationships6th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)
Last Edited6 Dec 2025
Birth*Harold Brethour was born in 1920. 
He was the son of Howard Brethour and Edith Pollock. 
(Witness) CensusHarold Brethour appeared on the census of 1931 in the household of Howard Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 

Harriet Brethour

F, b. 1842
FatherRev. William Brethour b. 1807, d. 1880
MotherSusannah Lynn Fox b. 1811, d. 1888
Last Edited23 Jan 2024
Birth*Harriet Brethour was born in 1842. 
She was the daughter of Rev. William Brethour and Susannah Lynn Fox. 
(Witness) CensusHarriet Brethour appeared on the census of 1851 in the household of Rev. William Brethour in Beauharnois County, Quebec, Canada.
 

Harriet Jane Brethour

F, b. 1869, d. 29 June 1908
FatherDavid Brethour b. 1831, d. 23 Mar 1905
MotherElizabeth Jane Shier b. 21 Dec 1826, d. 16 Feb 1912
Relationships4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier
Last Edited17 Feb 2024
Birth*Harriet Jane Brethour was born in 1869 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 
She was the daughter of David Brethour and Elizabeth Jane Shier. 
(Witness) CensusHarriet Jane 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) CensusHarriet Jane Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of David Brethour in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusHarriet Jane Brethour appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of David Brethour in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusHarriet Jane Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of David Brethour in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 
Married Name As of 4 September 1907,her married name was Eaton. 
Marriage*Harriet Jane Brethour married Arthur Wesley Eaton, son of Richard Eaton and Fanny A. Foster, on 4 September 1907 in Usborne Twp., Huron County, Ontario, Canada.
Death*Harriet Jane Brethour died on 29 June 1908 in Woodham, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
Burial*She was buried in Usborne Twp.,Kirkton Union Cemetery, Kirkton, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Arthur Wesley Eaton b. 1872

Harriett Brethour

F, b. 1874, d. 1874
FatherWilliam Melville Brethour b. 4 Sep 1836, d. 29 May 1915
MotherEliza Emmerson Baird b. 1840, d. 1886
Last Edited23 Jan 2024
Death*Harriett Brethour died in 1874 in Ormstown, Monteregie Region, Quebec, Canada.1 
Birth*She was born in 1874 in Ormstown, Monteregie Region, Quebec, Canada. 
She was the daughter of William Melville Brethour and Eliza Emmerson Baird. 

Citations

  1. [S46] Drouin Collection, online \, Brethour, Harriett of William, B-1874, Ormstown, St. Paul's Church
    Died as an infant.

Harry Brethour

M
Last Edited11 Jan 2020

Harry Brethour

M, b. 1870, d. 1870
FatherRev. David Ludwig Brethour b. 1838, d. 3 Oct 1903
MotherPhoebe C. Price b. 1838
Relationships4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited28 Feb 2021
Death*Harry Brethour died in 1870. 
Burial*He was buried in Newburgh United Church Cemetery, Newburgh, Ontario, Canada.
Birth*He was born in 1870. 
He was the son of Rev. David Ludwig Brethour and Phoebe C. Price. 

Hazel Violet Irene Brethour

F, b. 29 October 1907, d. 1997
FatherMichael Brethour b. 8 Sep 1865, d. 27 Mar 1927
MotherMaggie MAUD Hunt b. 7 Feb 1885, d. 11 Jan 1919
Relationships5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier
Last Edited4 Jan 2023
Birth*Hazel Violet Irene Brethour was born on 29 October 1907 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
She was the daughter of Michael Brethour and Maggie MAUD Hunt. 
(Witness) CensusHazel Violet Irene Brethour appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Michael Brethour in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 
Married Name As of 19 April 1930,her married name was Pfaff. 
Marriage*Hazel Violet Irene Brethour married Oscar Pfaff on 19 April 1930 in Ontario, Canada.
Death*Hazel Violet Irene Brethour died in 1997. 
Burial*She was buried in Crediton Cemetery, Crediton, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.
Source: Patricia Van Horne
Findagrave Mem# 188136430

Family

Oscar Pfaff b. 1899, d. 1991
Children

Pvt. Hector Wilson Brethour

M, b. 12 November 1881, d. 1 September 1918
FatherWilliam AUGUSTUS Brethour b. 24 Mar 1853, d. 10 Jan 1933
MotherElizabeth Jane Thompson b. 1858, d. 5 Mar 1900
Relationships5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier
Last Edited4 Jan 2023
Birth*Pvt. Hector Wilson Brethour was born on 12 November 1881 in Blanchard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
He was the son of William AUGUSTUS Brethour and Elizabeth Jane Thompson. 
(Witness) CensusPvt. Hector Wilson Brethour appeared on the census of 11 May 1891 in the household of William AUGUSTUS Brethour in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusPvt. Hector Wilson Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William AUGUSTUS Brethour in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 
Census*Pvt. Hector Wilson Brethour appeared on the census of 1911 in Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada. 
Residence*He lived in Daysville, Saskatchewan, Canada. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 3 January 1916 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Fact 1War Diary: 5th Battalion,
Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)

30 Aug 1918: Wind –West Weather – Unsettled Ground – Moist Visibility – Poor
On our left the 1st C.I. Brigade attacked with a view to occupying more favourable positions about150 yards in front, arriving there and encountering practically no opposition, they continued their advance, finally halting and consolidating about 2,000 yards ahead of the position held by them in the morning. A significant incident occurred on our front this morning. During a lull in the artillery fire, a German was seen to leave his lines, and advance towards ours, with uplifted arms. Shortly after another followed, and evidently confident that we did not intend to fire upon them, 8 more joined them, and a party of 10 voluntarily surrendered. Events such as these certainly denote a deterioration of the enemy morale. It was stated that two Companies of a German Regiment absolutely refused the fact the Canadians.

Casualties: Nil



31 Aug 1918: Wind – West Weather – Warm & Bright Ground – Dry Visibility – Poor
This morning the 8th C.I. Bn. carried out a small local operation and occupied two lines of trenches having no opposition and finding no occupants, but 40 of the enemy gave themselves up shortly after operations were completed. This afternoon a team of mules with limber of ammunition, with two men from our transport, while proceeding along the CAMBRAI Road to the Battalion, was hit by a shell. Both mules were killed outright and the limber blown to pieces, one man being slightly injured, and the other severely shaken. A remarkable escape. The Battalion passed a fairly quiet day. At night-time, when conditions are favourable the enemy is over bombing the rear areas, but apparently without much affect. Long range guns dropped shells into ARRAS at regular periods.

Causalities – 1 O.R.

1 Sept 1918: Wind – N.E. Weather – Fine Ground – Dry Visibility - Good
By 4:35 a.m., Lieut. Dobin, Scout Officer, had the men in position in the jumping off trench. The disposition of the companies was as follows: - “A” Company to attack, “D” Company in support, “B” and “C” Companies reserves. The nature of the ground to be advanced over was mostly of an open nature, rolling away in long ridges, dotted with an occasional wood. At 4:50 a.m., the thunder of our barrage broke the silence of the morning, and, keen as ever, over went our men fearlessly launched upon their new venture. They were at once met by a devastating fire from enemy gun posts ad redoubts, of the latter there were three, one of each flank and one on the central front, the central one containing a minnen-werfer trench mortar. Casualties occurred rapidly, and “A” Company was soon sadly depleted, in spite of which they continued to advance hampered by the loss of Machine Gun Ammunition, which was lost owing to the men carrying it being killed or wounded. The enemy had also suffered heavily during this time, but perceiving only comparatively a few men advancing, a number of them, probably one hundred, executed an encircling movement and got in the rear of “A” Company. Prospects for “A” Company at this time looked pretty bad, when “D” Company coming forward, with a rush, the Huns found the tables turned with a vengeance, and the whole lot surrendered without any opposition. “D” Company by this time had also suffered heavy losses, so “B” Company was brought up to assist. The re-doubts which lay on the West edge of the Hendicourt-les Cagnicourt Road were over-run and captured, and the road crossed and the trenches which formed the objective entered about 5:45 a.m. so that a lot of fierce fighting and heavy work had been accomplished in a short time. Prior to the attack warning had been received from Brigade H.Q. of new traps devised by the enemy for the edification of attacking forces, some being quite new departures, and of a very ingenious nature. One consisted of a concealed knife rest blocking a road and connected to a bomb. On the knife rest being pulled aside, the wire fuses the bomb. Another was a system of six mines so placed on the road on either side that they would come simultaneously under the two wheels of a vehicle. They consisted of small wooden boxes containing about fourteen pounds of explosives, a sort time fuse, and detonator actuated by a pressure plate. Their position was recognized by the presence of newly turned earth. They can easily be removed and are innocuous as long as no pressure is applied on top. By the time the objective was reached, “A” Company was reduced to twenty men and was re-enforced by men from “D” Company. “A” Company had come into touch with the 14th Battalion on their right at 10 a.m. and “D” Company had new received re-enforcements from “B” Company. The enemy artillery was active now, and our men were being subjected to a heavy fire. At mid-day O.C. of “C” Company received word from O.C. “B” Company that enemy was counter-attacking, and asking for re-enforcements whereupon a platoon was immediately despatched to their assistance. The counter attack developed in strength and “D” Company, on the Left, was forced back. Perceiving their plight, the platoon which was advancing to reinforce “B” Company, immediately moved to the assistance of “D” Company. At this time there was an urgent call for ammunition from all companies engaged in fighting, and parties were dispatched from “B” Company to obtain a fresh supply. Our right flank, however, continued to advance. On the left “D” Company, reinforced, checked the attack and, in turn, attacked, forcing the enemy to retire. Our Field guns got busy, and events took a favourable turn for us again. By 2:00 PM our men were well established, and things had quietened down considerably. By bad fortune, “BN” Company had lost their commanding officer, Captain J. L. Evans, who at the kick off was killed by a machine gun bullet. At 4:30 p.m., under instructions from Captain McGlashan, DMC., acting 2nd in command, Lieutenant Lloyd, O.C. “C” Company took over the front occupied by “D” Company.

Operation Order No. 314 (Appendix No. ) was received, stating that on the 2nd. September, 1918, the Canadian Corps would break through the DROCOURT – QUEANT Line. The attack was to be carried out by the 2ndCanadian Infantry Brigade, with the 3nd Canadian Infantry Brigade on our Right AND the 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade on our Left. They were to be assisted by none tanks from No. 2 Company, No. 14 Tank Battalion. The 5th Canadian Battalion in Brigade Reserve. At 9:45 p.m. Reinforcements of 8 Officers and 80 Other Ranks arrived at the Battn. from the composite Company.
Brigade Headquarters were established in a redoubt – V.1.a. Sheet 51b.

Estimated Casualties - 10 Officers and 225 Other Ranks.

2 Sept. 1918: WIND – N.E. WEATHER – Fine GROUND – Dry VISIBILITY – Good
After a quiet and uneventful night, ZERO hour – 5 a.m. - was heralded by the roar of our barrage, and the 2nd, 3rd, and 12th Canadian Infantry Brigades moved to attack. That supposedly iron defence yclept the DROCOURT – QUEANT Line. Alas! For Germany’s vain hope of possessing an impregnable defence. Canadians do not recognize any such obstacle, and the famous WOTAN Line was doomed to the same unceremonious treatment that was meted out to Hun defences by the Canadians during their recent operations. We now occupied positions in trenches immediately EAST of the HENECOURT LES CAGNICOURT – DRURY Road, where we proceeded to consolidate. 
Death*He died on 1 September 1918 in France at age 36; Killed in Action during WW I.
Burial*He was buried in Grave c-28 , UPTON WOOD CEMETERY Pas de Calais, France.
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Fact 1*Hector Wilson Brethour is remembered on Page 373 of the First World War Book of Remembrance in the Peace Tower, Ottawa, Canada.
(Witness) Fact 1He witnessed the Fact 1 of David Brethour; 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. 

Helen Eddy Brethour

F, b. 24 October 1910, d. 1977
FatherWilliam AUGUSTUS Brethour b. 24 Mar 1853, d. 10 Jan 1933
MotherAlice Maud Mary Heywood b. 1871, d. 1936
Relationships5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier
Last Edited5 Mar 2024
Birth*Helen Eddy Brethour was born on 24 October 1910 in Blanshard Twp., Kirkton, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
She was the daughter of William AUGUSTUS Brethour and Alice Maud Mary Heywood. 
(Witness) CensusHelen Eddy Brethour appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of William AUGUSTUS Brethour in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusHelen Eddy Brethour appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of William AUGUSTUS Brethour in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 
Married NameHer married name was Whetstone. 
Marriage*Helen Eddy Brethour married Lloyd Orwell (Nip) Whetstone, son of Orwell Victor Whetstone and Ada Youngs, on 14 September 1933.
Death*Helen Eddy Brethour died in 1977. 
Burial*She was buried in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.1
Photo: Gary Schumacher
Canadagenweb

Family

Lloyd Orwell (Nip) Whetstone b. 1906, d. 1988

Citations

  1. [S17] Unknown author, findagrave.com (n.p.: n.pub.), Findagrave Memorial 128069618.

Helen May Brethour

F, b. 1923
FatherHoward Brethour b. 27 Oct 1886
MotherEdith Pollock b. 1896
Relationships6th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)
Last Edited6 Dec 2025
Birth*Helen May Brethour was born in 1923. 
She was the daughter of Howard Brethour and Edith Pollock. 

Henry Brethour

M, b. 31 March 1821, d. 31 December 1884
FatherDavid Henry Brethour b. 1792, d. 19 Jan 1869
MotherAnn Lodwick b. Jun 1798, d. 2 Apr 1875
Relationships3rd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited5 Jan 2025
Birth*Henry Brethour was born on 31 March 1821 in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland. 
He was the son of David Henry Brethour and Ann Lodwick. 
Marriage*Henry Brethour married Phoebe St. John, daughter of Philip St. John and Nancy ANN Baker, in 1845. 
Census*Henry Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1881 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*He died on 31 December 1884 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 63.
Burial*He was buried in Brock Twp., St. John Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Phoebe St. John b. 4 March 1831, d. 5 June 1918
Children

Henry Brethour

M, b. 13 November 1853, d. 7 February 1938
FatherSamuel Brethour b. 1818, d. 1877
MotherMargaret Ann St. John b. 1829, d. 1883
Last Edited6 Jan 2025
Birth*Henry Brethour was born on 13 November 1853 in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of Samuel Brethour and Margaret Ann St. John. 
(Witness) CensusHenry Brethour appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Samuel Brethour in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusHenry Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Samuel Brethour in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 
Marriage*Henry Brethour married Emma S. Hass on 10 April 1876 in Riley County, Kansas, United States.
CensusHenry Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in Sanach North and South, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1891 in Sanach North, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth ALOTTA White on 14 July 1896 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.1 
CensusHenry Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in North Sanach, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1911 in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. 
Death*He died on 7 February 1938 in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada, at age 84.2
Source: Times Colonist
Victoria, B. C Feb 8, 1938
Burial*He was buried in Brethour Family Cemetery, Capital Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.
Source: MissT
Findagrave Mem# 154918441

Family 1

Emma S. Hass b. 1856, d. 27 April 1892
Children

Family 2

Mary Elizabeth ALOTTA White b. 1873, d. 18 November 1965
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] British Columbia, Canada, Marriage Index, online \.
  2. [S145] British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872 - 1986; 1992-1993, online \.

Herbert F. Brethour

M, b. 1876
FatherHenry Brethour b. 31 Mar 1821, d. 31 Dec 1884
MotherPhoebe St. John b. 4 Mar 1831, d. 5 Jun 1918
Relationships4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited2 Jan 2025
Birth*Herbert F. Brethour was born in 1876. 
He was the son of Henry Brethour and Phoebe St. John. 
(Witness) CensusHerbert F. Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 

Hezekiah Brethour

M, b. 4 July 1862, d. 28 June 1941
FatherEdward Brethour b. 1826, d. 27 Jun 1892
MotherEliza Ellen Guthrie b. 1835, d. 1895
Relationships4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited26 Jul 2022
Birth*Hezekiah Brethour was born on 4 July 1862 in Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of Edward Brethour and Eliza Ellen Guthrie. 
(Witness) CensusHezekiah Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Edward Brethour in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusHezekiah Brethour appeared on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of Edward Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Census*Hezekiah Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Marriage*He married Mary Isabella Dick, daughter of Daniel McLeod Dick and Isabella Mackie, on 10 September 1901 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Marriage*Hezekiah Brethour married Ella Watson on 16 December 1908 in Uxbridge Twp., Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
CensusHezekiah Brethour appeared on the census of 1911 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1921 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*He died on 28 June 1941 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 78.
Burial*He was buried in Uxbridge Twp., Quaker Hill Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
COurse: The Closet Skeleton
Findagrave Mem # 218019615

Family 1

Mary Isabella Dick b. 1872, d. 13 January 1906
Child

Family 2

Ella Watson b. 1874

Howard Brethour

M, b. 27 October 1886
FatherChristopher Brethour b. 17 Sep 1858, d. 30 Nov 1921
MotherLucinda Jane Rynard b. 1868, d. 12 Apr 1897
Relationships5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)
Last Edited6 Dec 2025
Birth*Howard Brethour was born on 27 October 1886 in Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of Christopher Brethour and Lucinda Jane Rynard. 
(Witness) CensusHoward Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of John Rynard in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Marriage*Howard Brethour married Edith Pollock, daughter of George Pollock and Annie Darling, on 31 December 1919 in Brock Twp., Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
Census*Howard Brethour appeared on the census of 1931 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 

Family

Edith Pollock b. 1896
Children

Ida J. E. Brethour

F, b. 30 August 1883, d. 9 October 1917
FatherWilliam AUGUSTUS Brethour b. 24 Mar 1853, d. 10 Jan 1933
MotherElizabeth Jane Thompson b. 1858, d. 5 Mar 1900
Relationships5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier
Last Edited16 Jan 2021
Birth*Ida J. E. Brethour was born on 30 August 1883. 
She was the daughter of William AUGUSTUS Brethour and Elizabeth Jane Thompson. 
(Witness) CensusIda J. E. Brethour appeared on the census of 11 May 1891 in the household of William AUGUSTUS Brethour in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusIda J. E. Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William AUGUSTUS Brethour in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*Ida J. E. Brethour died on 9 October 1917 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada, at age 34.
Burial*She was buried in Usborne Twp., Kirkton Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario, Canada. 

Ida S. M. Brethour

F, b. 1874
FatherHenry Brethour b. 31 Mar 1821, d. 31 Dec 1884
MotherPhoebe St. John b. 4 Mar 1831, d. 5 Jun 1918
Relationships4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited2 Jan 2025
Birth*Ida S. M. Brethour was born in 1874. 
She was the daughter of Henry Brethour and Phoebe St. John. 
(Witness) CensusIda S. M. Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 

Ira H. Brethour

M, b. 1892
FatherHenry Brethour b. 13 Nov 1853, d. 7 Feb 1938
MotherMary Elizabeth ALOTTA White b. 1873, d. 18 Nov 1965
Last Edited6 Jan 2025
Birth*Ira H. Brethour was born in 1892. 
He was the son of Henry Brethour and Mary Elizabeth ALOTTA White. 
(Witness) CensusIra H. Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Henry Brethour in North Sanach, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 

Iva Muriel Brethour

F, b. 6 December 1911, d. September 1979
FatherDavid HENRY Brethour b. 8 Jan 1867, d. 23 Jul 1946
MotherCatherine ALICE St. John b. 25 Jun 1878, d. 12 Jan 1942
Relationships5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)
Last Edited4 Jan 2025
Birth*Iva Muriel Brethour was born on 6 December 1911 in Brock Twp., Lot 1 Conc. 6, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
She was the daughter of David HENRY Brethour and Catherine ALICE St. John. 
Married Name As of 24 September 1936,her married name was Pinkham. 
Marriage*Iva Muriel Brethour married Ralph Lorne Pinkham, son of Lawrence Mobray Pinkham and Annie Loretta Gordon, on 24 September 1936 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
Death*Iva Muriel Brethour died in September 1979 at age 67. 
Burial*She was buried in Brock Twp., Sunderland Cemetery, Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
Source: Susan Doble
Ancestry

Family

Ralph Lorne Pinkham b. 1909, d. 1983

James Brethour

M, b. 1816, d. 12 August 1890
FatherMichael Julius Brethour b. 1774, d. 7 Nov 1862
MotherCatherine Heavenor b. 1774, d. 1832
Last Edited30 Dec 2024
Birth*James Brethour was born in 1816 in Ireland. 
He was the son of Michael Julius Brethour and Catherine Heavenor. 
Marriage*James Brethour married Phoebe Ann Lawton. 
CensusJames Brethour appeared on the census of 1851 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*He died on 12 August 1890 in Sand Beach, Huron County, Michigan, United States.
Burial*He was buried in Harbor Beach, Huron County, Michigan, United States. 

Family

Phoebe Ann Lawton b. 1821
Children

James Brethour

M, b. 1850
FatherJames Brethour b. 1816, d. 12 Aug 1890
MotherPhoebe Ann Lawton b. 1821
Last Edited18 Jun 2014
Birth*James Brethour was born in 1850. 
He was the son of James Brethour and Phoebe Ann Lawton. 

James Brethour

M, b. 19 November 1861, d. 24 October 1929
FatherArnold C. Brethour b. 1828, d. 19 Dec 1892
MotherMargaret Ann St. John b. 21 Nov 1837, d. 30 Nov 1931
Relationships4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited13 Jan 2022
Birth*James Brethour was born on 19 November 1861 in Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of Arnold C. Brethour and Margaret Ann St. John. 
(Witness) CensusJames Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Arnold C. Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Marriage*James Brethour married Eliza Rynard, daughter of John Rynard and Phoebe Switzer, on 9 March 1887 in Stouffville, York County, Ontario, Canada.
Occupation*James Brethour was a carpenter. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1891 in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1911 in Uxbridge Twp., Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*He died on 24 October 1929 in Uxbridge Twp., Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 67.
Burial*He was buried in Uxbridge Twp., Uxbridge Cemetery, Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 

Family

Eliza Rynard d. 28 October 1954

James Brethour

M, d. 25 June 2008
Last Edited14 Apr 2024
Marriage*James Brethour married Gladys Irene Baker. 
Death*James Brethour died on 25 June 2008 in Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada. 

Family

Gladys Irene Baker

James CLIFFORD Brethour

M, b. 16 May 1896, d. 1975
FatherWilliam Brethour d. 20 Mar 1912
MotherAnna Maria Ryan b. 10 Apr 1858, d. 7 Sep 1925
Relationships5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#1)
Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#2)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)
Last Edited13 Feb 2026
Name Variation James CLIFFORD Brethour was also known as Clifford Brethour. 
Birth*He was born on 16 May 1896 in Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of William Brethour and Anna Maria Ryan. 
(Witness) CensusJames CLIFFORD Brethour appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusJames CLIFFORD Brethour appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of William Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Marriage*James CLIFFORD Brethour married Blanche Edna Speiran, daughter of James Speiran and Mary Jane Swanick, on 30 November 1921 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
Death*James CLIFFORD Brethour died in 1975. 
Burial*He was buried in Brock Twp., Sunderland Cemetery, Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Blanche Edna Speiran b. 21 July 1891, d. 18 August 1945
Child

James E. Brethour

M, b. 22 August 1841, d. 2 January 1929
FatherCapt. John Brethour b. 1810, d. 1847
MotherEliza Shier b. May 1811, d. 27 Feb 1893
Relationships3rd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Last Edited11 Jun 2017
Birth*James E. Brethour was born on 22 August 1841. 
He was the son of Capt. John Brethour and Eliza Shier. 
(Witness) CensusJames E. Brethour appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Eliza Shier in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 
Census*James E. Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1881 in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 16 April 1891 in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of George Sparling Shier in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 
Fact 1*James E. Brethour never married. 
Death*James E. Brethour died on 2 January 1929 at age 87. 
Burial*He was buried in Brock Twp., St. John Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Jane Brethour

F, b. 1823, d. 1905
FatherMichael Julius Brethour b. 1774, d. 7 Nov 1862
MotherCatherine Heavenor b. 1774, d. 1832
Last Edited22 Jan 2024
Married NameHer married name was Stevenson. 
Marriage*Jane Brethour married Robert Stevenson. 
Birth*Jane Brethour was born in 1823. 
She was the daughter of Michael Julius Brethour and Catherine Heavenor. 
Death*Jane Brethour died in 1905. 

Family

Robert Stevenson b. 1820, d. 1874

Jane A. (Jennie) Brethour

F, b. 14 February 1854, d. 14 September 1932
FatherHenry Brethour b. 31 Mar 1821, d. 31 Dec 1884
MotherPhoebe St. John b. 4 Mar 1831, d. 5 Jun 1918
Relationships4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited9 Feb 2024
Birth*Jane A. (Jennie) Brethour was born on 14 February 1854 in Brock twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
She was the daughter of Henry Brethour and Phoebe St. John. 
(Witness) CensusJane A. (Jennie) Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusJane A. (Jennie) Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Married Name As of 8 November 1882,her married name was Thomson. 
Marriage*Jane A. (Jennie) Brethour married Alexander Galloway Thomson on 8 November 1882 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
Death*Jane A. (Jennie) Brethour died on 14 September 1932 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 78. 

Family

Alexander Galloway Thomson b. June 1841
Child

John Brethour

M, b. 1 May 1847, d. 15 July 1931
FatherArnold Brethour b. 1814, d. 4 Jan 1906
MotherJane Stevenson b. 1822, d. 14 Sep 1862
ChartsHans 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 Edited3 May 2019
Birth*John Brethour was born on 1 May 1847. 
He was the son of Arnold Brethour and Jane Stevenson. 
(Witness) CensusJohn Brethour appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Arnold Brethour in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 
Marriage*John Brethour married Sarah Shier, daughter of William Shier and Elizabeth White, on 1 November 1870 in Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
(Witness) CensusJohn Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Arnold Brethour in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 
CensusJohn Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1891 in Carleton, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1901 in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada. 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1916 in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada. 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1921 in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada. 
Death*He died on 15 July 1931 at age 84. 
Burial*He was buried in Miami Cemetery, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.
Stone: Amy Hickmott
Canadianheadstones.com

Family

Sarah Shier b. 17 May 1852, d. 25 July 1913
Children

John Brethour

M, b. 1824, d. 6 June 1906
FatherDavid Henry Brethour b. 1792, d. 19 Jan 1869
MotherAnn Lodwick b. Jun 1798, d. 2 Apr 1875
Relationships3rd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited6 Dec 2025
Birth*John Brethour was born in 1824 in Ireland. 
He was the son of David Henry Brethour and Ann Lodwick. 
(Witness) CensusJohn Brethour appeared on the census of 1851 in the household of David Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Marriage*John Brethour married Sarah Ann Switzer. 
Census*John Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Residence*He lived in 1891 in Scott Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; At time of 1891 Census. 
Death*He died on 6 June 1906 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Burial*He was buried in Brock Twp., St. John Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Sarah Ann Switzer b. 21 November 1837, d. 15 June 1923
Children

John Brethour

M, b. 1859
FatherMichael Brethour b. 1819
MotherAmelia Brethour b. 1827
Last Edited27 Jun 2013
Birth*John Brethour was born in 1859. 
He was the son of Michael Brethour and Amelia Brethour. 

John Brethour

M, b. 1850
FatherHenry Brethour b. 31 Mar 1821, d. 31 Dec 1884
MotherPhoebe St. John b. 4 Mar 1831, d. 5 Jun 1918
Relationships4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited5 Jan 2025
Birth*John Brethour was born in 1850 in Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of Henry Brethour and Phoebe St. John. 
(Witness) CensusJohn Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Henry Brethour in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 

John Brethour

M, b. 1847
FatherSamuel Brethour b. 1818, d. 1877
MotherMargaret Ann St. John b. 1829, d. 1883
Last Edited5 Jan 2025
Birth*John Brethour was born in 1847. 
He was the son of Samuel Brethour and Margaret Ann St. John. 
(Witness) CensusJohn Brethour appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Samuel Brethour in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusJohn Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Samuel Brethour in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 
Marriage*John Brethour married Jane Dowswell on 28 November 1872 in Stouffville, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Jane Dowswell d. 1890

Capt. John Brethour

M, b. 1810, d. 1847
FatherMichael Julius Brethour b. 1774, d. 7 Nov 1862
MotherCatherine Heavenor b. 1774, d. 1832
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Last Edited7 Apr 2026
Birth*Capt. John Brethour was born in 1810. 
He was the son of Michael Julius Brethour and Catherine Heavenor. 
Marriage*Capt. John Brethour married Eliza Shier, daughter of Henry Shier and Mary Corneil, in 1835. 
Fact 1*Were Farmers in Georgina Twp. 
Death*Capt. John Brethour died in 1847. 
Burial*He was buried in Brock Twp., St. John Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Eliza Shier b. May 1811, d. 27 February 1893
Children

Joseph Brethour

M, b. 1849
FatherSamuel Brethour b. 1818, d. 1877
MotherMargaret Ann St. John b. 1829, d. 1883
Last Edited6 Jan 2025
Name Variation Joseph Brethour was also known as Julius Brethour. 
Birth*He was born in 1849. 
He was the son of Samuel Brethour and Margaret Ann St. John. 
(Witness) CensusJoseph Brethour appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Samuel Brethour in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusJoseph Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Samuel Brethour in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 

Joseph WESLEY Brethour

M, b. 1 October 1867, d. 8 November 1930
FatherJohn Brethour b. 1824, d. 6 Jun 1906
MotherSarah Ann Switzer b. 21 Nov 1837, d. 15 Jun 1923
Relationships4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited25 Jul 2022
Name Variation Joseph WESLEY Brethour was also known as Wesley Brethour. 
Birth*He was born on 1 October 1867 in Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of John Brethour and Sarah Ann Switzer. 
(Witness) CensusJoseph WESLEY Brethour appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*Joseph WESLEY Brethour died on 8 November 1930 in Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, Victoria 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# 125566651

Katherine Brethour

F, b. 1847
FatherJames Brethour b. 1816, d. 12 Aug 1890
MotherPhoebe Ann Lawton b. 1821
Last Edited27 Jun 2013
Birth*Katherine Brethour was born in 1847. 
She was the daughter of James Brethour and Phoebe Ann Lawton. 
(Witness) CensusKatherine Brethour appeared on the census of 1851 in the household of James Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 

Kathleen Mary Brethour

F, b. 1926
FatherHoward Brethour b. 27 Oct 1886
MotherEdith Pollock b. 1896
Relationships6th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)
Last Edited6 Dec 2025
Birth*Kathleen Mary Brethour was born in 1926. 
She was the daughter of Howard Brethour and Edith Pollock. 

Leslie Brethour

M, b. 1877
FatherWilliam Brethour b. 1846, d. 1894
MotherCaroline Haas b. 1851, d. Jan 1925
Last Edited5 Jan 2025
Birth*Leslie Brethour was born in 1877. 
He was the son of William Brethour and Caroline Haas. 
(Witness) CensusLeslie Brethour appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of William Brethour in Mayday Twp., Riley County, Kansas, United States. 

Leslie William Brethour

M, b. 25 January 1934, d. 21 December 1999
FatherWilliam RAY Brethour b. 17 Aug 1902, d. 12 Nov 1977
MotherLurline Wilhelmina Zealand b. 1909, d. 21 Dec 1977
Relationships6th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited12 Feb 2026
Birth*Leslie William Brethour was born on 25 January 1934. 
He was the son of William RAY Brethour and Lurline Wilhelmina Zealand. 
Marriage*Leslie William Brethour married June Lotton. 
Death*Leslie William Brethour died on 21 December 1999 in Brock Twp., Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 65. 

Family

June Lotton b. 1 July 1935, d. 23 January 2026

Lilley Maud Brethour

F, b. 1875
FatherEdward Brethour b. 1826, d. 27 Jun 1892
MotherEliza Ellen Guthrie b. 1835, d. 1895
Relationships4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited3 Jan 2025
Name Variation Lilley Maud Brethour was also known as Lillian Brown Brethour. 
Birth*She was born in 1875. 
She was the daughter of Edward Brethour and Eliza Ellen Guthrie. 
(Witness) CensusLilley Maud Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Edward Brethour in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusLilley Maud Brethour appeared on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of Edward Brethour in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Married NameHer married name was Wing. 
Marriage*Lilley Maud Brethour married Frank Percival Wing.
(Witness) CensusLilley Maud Brethour appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Frank Percival Wing in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States. 

Family

Frank Percival Wing b. 1876
Children

Margaret Brethour

F, b. 1873
FatherWilliam Brethour b. 1846, d. 1894
MotherCaroline Haas b. 1851, d. Jan 1925
Last Edited5 Jan 2025
Name Variation Margaret Brethour was also known as Maggie Brethour. 
Birth*She was born in 1873. 
She was the daughter of William Brethour and Caroline Haas. 
(Witness) CensusMargaret Brethour appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of William Brethour in Mayday Twp., Riley County, Kansas, United States. 

Margaret A. Brethour

F, b. 1860
FatherEdward Brethour b. 1826, d. 27 Jun 1892
MotherEliza Ellen Guthrie b. 1835, d. 1895
Relationships4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited24 Feb 2024
Birth*Margaret A. Brethour was born in 1860. 
She was the daughter of Edward Brethour and Eliza Ellen Guthrie. 
(Witness) CensusMargaret A. Brethour appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Edward Brethour in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.