The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

Della May Collacott

F, b. 1895

Father

Frederick Richard Collacott b. 1 May 1858, d. 23 May 1947

Mother

Sarah Jane Bagshaw b. 14 Mar 1864, d. 14 Jul 1950

Charts

Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper

Last Edited

10 Jun 2017

Birth*

Della May Collacott was born in 1895.

She was the daughter of Frederick Richard Collacott and Sarah Jane Bagshaw.

Married Name

As of 19 February 1920,her married name was Vallentyne.

Marriage*

Della May Collacott married Harvey Allin Vallentyne, son of William Vallentyne and Annie Allin, on 19 February 1920 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Della May Collacott appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Harvey Allin Vallentyne in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Harvey Allin Vallentyne b. 7 June 1896, d. 1954

F. Richard Collacott

Last Edited

19 Dec 2015

Frederick Richard Collacott

M, b. 1 May 1858, d. 23 May 1947

Last Edited

22 Jan 2018

Birth*

Frederick Richard Collacott was born on 1 May 1858.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1921 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; Ellen May Weldon was a domestic in the home of Richard Collacott in 1921 although her marriage registration indicated that Richard and Sarah Jane Bagshaw were her parents.

Death*

He died on 23 May 1947 at age 89.

Burial*

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

Family

Sarah Jane Bagshaw b. 14 March 1864, d. 14 July 1950

Children

Della May Collacott b. 1895
Ellen May Weldon+ b. 1898, d. 12 Feb 1993

Mary Ann Collbary

F, b. 1834, d. 11 April 1886

Last Edited

29 Dec 2019

Birth*

Mary Ann Collbary was born in 1834.

Death*

She died on 11 April 1886.

Family

John Williams

Child

Martin LUTHER Williams+ b. 27 Jul 1858, d. 21 Jul 1907

Bridget (Biddy) Colleran

F, b. 1831, d. 23 November 1908

Father

James Colleran b. 1810, d. 1851

Mother

Mary Sue Phair b. 1793, d. 2 Aug 1880

Relationship

2nd great-grandaunt of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

19 Mar 2019

Birth*

Bridget (Biddy) Colleran was born in 1831.

She was the daughter of James Colleran and Mary Sue Phair.

Married Name

Her married name was Murta.

Marriage*

Bridget (Biddy) Colleran married George Murta.

Death*

Bridget (Biddy) Colleran died on 23 November 1908 in St. James West Brock Cemetery, Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

George Murta b. 1820, d. 13 March 1915

Children

Mary Frances Murta+ b. 1856
John James Murta+ b. 20 Mar 1858, d. 2 Jun 1941
George Murta b. 1870, d. 6 Dec 1905

Clarence Sherward Colleran

M, b. 5 September 1910, d. 23 August 1986

Father

Walter Colleran b. 15 Oct 1882, d. 1912

Mother

Ethel Merle Lidstone b. 1886

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

5 Jan 2021

Birth*

Clarence Sherward Colleran was born on 5 September 1910 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Walter Colleran and Ethel Merle Lidstone.

Marriage*

Clarence Sherward Colleran married Wilhelmina Plavish on 20 April 1944 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States.

Death*

Clarence Sherward Colleran died on 23 August 1986 at age 75.

Burial*

He was buried in Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States.

Family

Wilhelmina Plavish b. 11 December 1918, d. 12 October 1995

Etta Maud Colleran

F, b. 15 October 1885

Father

Michael Colleran b. 1 Aug 1850, d. 18 Mar 1926

Mother

Margaret Ann Merrick b. 25 Mar 1863, d. 1925

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

10 Jan 2021

Birth*

Etta Maud Colleran was born on 15 October 1885 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Michael Colleran and Margaret Ann Merrick.

(Witness) Census

Etta Maud Colleran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Michael Colleran in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 4 September 1901,her married name was Acton.

Marriage*

Etta Maud Colleran married Robert WESLEY Bernard Acton, son of Robert Acton and Sarah Brestione, on 4 September 1901 in York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Robert WESLEY Bernard Acton b. 1879

Children

Robert CECIL Acton b. 4 Mar 1902, d. 31 May 1902
Wesley Mason Acton+ b. 1905, d. 2000
Marjorie Irene Acton b. 6 Aug 1906, d. 13 Oct 1906
Harold Robert Acton b. 1907, d. 1980

Gerald Colleran

M, b. 22 December 1893

Father

Michael Colleran b. 1 Aug 1850, d. 18 Mar 1926

Mother

Margaret Ann Merrick b. 25 Mar 1863, d. 1925

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

5 Oct 2018

Birth*

Gerald Colleran was born on 22 December 1893 in Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Michael Colleran and Margaret Ann Merrick.

(Witness) Census

Gerald Colleran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Michael Colleran in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Herbert Colleran

M, b. 25 November 1883, d. 1968

Father

Michael Colleran b. 1 Aug 1850, d. 18 Mar 1926

Mother

Margaret Ann Merrick b. 25 Mar 1863, d. 1925

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

5 Oct 2018

Birth*

Herbert Colleran was born on 25 November 1883 in Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Michael Colleran and Margaret Ann Merrick.

(Witness) Census

Herbert Colleran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Michael Colleran in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Herbert Colleran married Lela Mae Black on 16 February 1920 in Port Perry, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Herbert Colleran died in 1968.

Family

Lela Mae Black b. 1897, d. 1984

Ida Colleran

F, b. 6 July 1890

Father

Michael Colleran b. 1 Aug 1850, d. 18 Mar 1926

Mother

Margaret Ann Merrick b. 25 Mar 1863, d. 1925

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

5 Oct 2018

Birth*

Ida Colleran was born on 6 July 1890 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Michael Colleran and Margaret Ann Merrick.

(Witness) Census

Ida Colleran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Michael Colleran in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

James Colleran

M, b. 1810, d. 1851

Relationship

3rd great-grandfather of Roger Allan Shier

Charts

Ancestors of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

25 Apr 2013

Birth*

James Colleran was born in 1810.

Marriage*

He married Mary Sue Phair, daughter of Michael Phair, in 1820.

Death*

James Colleran died in 1851.

Family

Mary Sue Phair b. 1793, d. 2 August 1880

Children

Mary Colleran+
Thomas Colleran+ b. 1822, d. 1883
Bridget (Biddy) Colleran+ b. 1831, d. 23 Nov 1908

Mary Colleran

Father

James Colleran b. 1810, d. 1851

Mother

Mary Sue Phair b. 1793, d. 2 Aug 1880

Relationship

2nd great-grandmother of Roger Allan Shier

Charts

Ancestors of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

30 May 2017

Mary Colleran was the daughter of James Colleran and Mary Sue Phair.

Marriage*

Mary Colleran married Patrick Calt.

Name Variation

Mary Colleran was also known as Mary Colleran.

Married Name

Her married name was Calt.

Family

Patrick Calt

Children

Owen Calt+ b. 1846, d. 12 Jul 1898
Honora Calt+ b. Apr 1853, d. 1 Jan 1935
Julia Calt b. 2 Oct 1871, d. 21 Apr 1942

Michael Colleran

M, b. 1 August 1850, d. 18 March 1926

Father

Thomas Colleran b. 1822, d. 1883

Mother

Mary Ann O'Malley b. 1835, d. 1903

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

5 Oct 2018

Birth*

Michael Colleran was born on 1 August 1850 in Ireland.

He was the son of Thomas Colleran and Mary Ann O'Malley.

Fact 1*

Michael Colleran emigrated from Ireland to Canada.

Marriage*

Michael Colleran married Margaret Ann Merrick in 1881.

Census

Michael Colleran appeared on the census of 1901 in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

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

Occupation*

He was was a blacksmith in 1911.

Death*

He died on 18 March 1926 in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 75.

Burial*

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

Family

Margaret Ann Merrick b. 25 March 1863, d. 1925

Children

Walter Colleran+ b. 15 Oct 1882, d. 1912
Herbert Colleran+ b. 25 Nov 1883, d. 1968
Etta Maud Colleran+ b. 15 Oct 1885
Michael Harris ( Harry) Colleran b. 27 Nov 1888, d. 1971
Ida Colleran b. 6 Jul 1890
Gerald Colleran b. 22 Dec 1893
Olive Helena Colleran b. 17 Sep 1901, d. 31 May 1921

Michael Harris ( Harry) Colleran

M, b. 27 November 1888, d. 1971

Father

Michael Colleran b. 1 Aug 1850, d. 18 Mar 1926

Mother

Margaret Ann Merrick b. 25 Mar 1863, d. 1925

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

5 Oct 2018

Name Variation

Michael Harris ( Harry) Colleran was also known as Harry Colleran.

Birth*

He was born on 27 November 1888 in Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Michael Colleran and Margaret Ann Merrick.

(Witness) Census

Michael Harris ( Harry) Colleran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Michael Colleran in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Michael Harris ( Harry) Colleran married Myrtle Dyon.

Death*

Michael Harris ( Harry) Colleran died in 1971.

Burial*

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

Family

Myrtle Dyon b. 1896, d. 1972

Olive Helena Colleran

F, b. 17 September 1901, d. 31 May 1921

Father

Michael Colleran b. 1 Aug 1850, d. 18 Mar 1926

Mother

Margaret Ann Merrick b. 25 Mar 1863, d. 1925

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

5 Oct 2018

Birth*

Olive Helena Colleran was born on 17 September 1901 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Michael Colleran and Margaret Ann Merrick.

(Witness) Census

Olive Helena Colleran appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Michael Colleran in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 4 August 1920,her married name was Waddell.

Marriage*

Olive Helena Colleran married Lorne Alphonzo Waddell, son of John ALexander Waddell and Eleanor Jones, on 4 August 1920 in Brock Twp., Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Olive Helena Colleran died on 31 May 1921 in 30 Elgin Street, Lindsay, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada, at age 19; Particularily sad are the circumstances surrounding the death last evening of Olive Helena Colleran, wife of Mr. Lorne Waddell, 30 Elgin Street. The young lady, who is only 19 years of age, was until a week ago, inapparently good health. Despite the aid of specialists, physicans and loving care, she grew rapidly worse to the end.

Deceased who was 19 years and nine months old , came originally from Saintfield, near Cannington. Her parents, Mr and Mrs. Colleran, are living at the homestead. She is also survived by three brothers and two sisters. The late Mrs. Waddell, how had only been married to Mr. Lorne Waddell for less than a year was very popular. Her death came as a shock to her many friends who join in extending sympathy to the bereaved.

The funeral was take place on Thursday at one o'clock at the home, 30 Elgin Street. The funeral cortege will prioceed to to Sunderland Methodist Church and thence to the district cemetery.

The Lindsay Post.

Burial*

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

Family

Lorne Alphonzo Waddell b. 1894, d. 1967

Thomas Colleran

M, b. 1822, d. 1883

Father

James Colleran b. 1810, d. 1851

Mother

Mary Sue Phair b. 1793, d. 2 Aug 1880

Relationship

2nd great-granduncle of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

24 Apr 2013

Birth*

Thomas Colleran was born in 1822.

He was the son of James Colleran and Mary Sue Phair.

Occupation*

Thomas Colleran was Was a blacksmith after 1823.

Marriage*

He married Mary Ann O'Malley in 1849.

Death*

Thomas Colleran died in 1883.

Family

Mary Ann O'Malley b. 1835, d. 1903

Child

Michael Colleran+ b. 1 Aug 1850, d. 18 Mar 1926

Walter Colleran

M, b. 15 October 1882, d. 1912

Father

Michael Colleran b. 1 Aug 1850, d. 18 Mar 1926

Mother

Margaret Ann Merrick b. 25 Mar 1863, d. 1925

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

5 Oct 2018

Birth*

Walter Colleran was born on 15 October 1882 in Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Michael Colleran and Margaret Ann Merrick.

(Witness) Census

Walter Colleran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Michael Colleran in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Walter Colleran married Ethel Merle Lidstone, daughter of George Lidstone, on 23 June 1909.

Death*

Walter Colleran died in 1912.

Burial*

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

Family

Ethel Merle Lidstone b. 1886

Child

Clarence Sherward Colleran b. 5 Sep 1910, d. 23 Aug 1986

Annie Collers

Last Edited

22 Feb 2017

Family

William Hunter

Child

Margaret Hunter+ b. 31 Aug 1845, d. 18 Oct 1926

Catherine Collins

F, b. 1833, d. 26 August 1908

Last Edited

9 Mar 2016

Birth*

Catherine Collins was born in 1833 in Ireland.

Married Name

Her married name was Fair.

Marriage*

She married William Thomas Fair, son of Thomas Fair and Annie Jane Hawkshaw.

Death*

Catherine Collins died on 26 August 1908.

Burial*

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

Family

William Thomas Fair b. 1826, d. 5 June 1906

Children

Frances Ann Jemina (Fanny) Fair+ b. 26 Sep 1857, d. Dec 1939
Ann Jane Fair+ b. 1 Oct 1858, d. 28 Apr 1918
Elizabeth (Lizzy) Fair b. 24 Jan 1859, d. 27 Dec 1936
John Fair+ b. 25 Sep 1862, d. 30 Apr 1939
William Henry (Bill) Fair+ b. 24 Dec 1863, d. 21 Dec 1937
Mary Ellen Fair+ b. 1865, d. 21 Dec 1928
Mathew James Fair+ b. 24 Jan 1870, d. Sep 1939
David Joseph Simeon Fair+ b. 1872, d. 1 Sep 1946
Robert "Bob" Campbell Fair+ b. 9 Aug 1875, d. 11 Feb 1942

Cecilia C. Collins

F, b. 15 March 1901, d. 18 October 1975

Charts

Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

3 Jan 2016

Birth*

Cecilia C. Collins was born on 15 March 1901 in England.

Marriage*

She married Francis Harold Shier, son of Adam Wellington Shier and Mary Tuck, in February 1932.

Married Name

As of February 1932,her married name was Shier.

(Witness) Census

Cecilia C. Collins appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Francis Harold Shier in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

Death*

Cecilia C. Collins died on 18 October 1975 at age 74.

Burial*

She was buried on 21 October 1975 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; Section Q, Lot 628, Space 2.

Family

Francis Harold Shier b. 28 July 1895, d. 15 April 1968

Child

Thomas Francis (Frank) Shier b. 26 Jun 1933

Edith Collins

F, b. 1895, d. 1978

Charts

Descendants of John Shier I (1798 - 1870)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

13 Jun 2015

Birth*

Edith Collins was born in 1895.

Marriage*

She married Levi Leslie Shier, son of Robert Shier and Anna B. Frank.

Married Name

Her married name was Shier.

Death*

Edith Collins died in 1978.

Burial*

She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

Family

Levi Leslie Shier b. 29 October 1887, d. June 1963

Child

Robert Collins Shier+ b. 22 Oct 1922, d. 12 Apr 2015

George Collins

Last Edited

9 Dec 2018

Hamlin Edwin Collins

M, b. 19 January 1901, d. 21 August 1994

Charts

Descendants of John Shier III (1805 - 1892)

Last Edited

8 Jun 2014

Birth*

Hamlin Edwin Collins was born on 19 January 1901 in Kincardine, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Gladys Viola Shier, daughter of William John (Jack) Shier and Minnie Isabelle Tennyson, on 23 February 1927.

Death*

Hamlin Edwin Collins died on 21 August 1994 in Kincardine, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, at age 93.

Family

Gladys Viola Shier b. 12 July 1905, d. 8 October 1997

Child

Roy Francis Collins+ b. 27 Sep 1927, d. 25 May 2009

Lorne Wilson Collins

M, b. 4 February 1960, d. 6 February 1987

Lorne Wilson Collins (1960 - 1987)
Photo Credit: Drew McKerlie)

Father

Roy Francis Collins b. 27 Sep 1927, d. 25 May 2009

Relationships

7th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

10 Aug 2020

Birth*

Lorne Wilson Collins was born on 4 February 1960 in Kincardine, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Roy Francis Collins.

Death*

Lorne Wilson Collins died on 6 February 1987 in Brooks, Alberta, Canada, at age 27.

Mary Collins

F, b. 1823, d. 17 December 1888

Last Edited

23 Feb 2015

Birth*

Mary Collins was born in 1823.

Married Name

Her married name was Fair.

Marriage*

She married John Fair, son of Thomas Fair and Annie Jane Hawkshaw.

Death*

Mary Collins died on 17 December 1888.

Family

John Fair b. 1817, d. 22 April 1881

Children

Sarah Fair b. 1841, d. 1841
Jane Fair+ b. 11 Mar 1858, d. 27 Jul 1925
James William Phair+ b. 8 Aug 1858, d. 12 Jan 1894
William John Fair b. 1859
Francis (Fanny) Ann Fair b. 1863, d. 30 Dec 1938

Mary Ellen Collins

F, b. 1879, d. 1938

Father

William Collins b. 1836, d. 1917

Mother

Mary Ann Lewis b. 1845, d. 1935

Charts

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

Last Edited

9 Jul 2015

Married Name

Her married name was Shier.

Birth*

Mary Ellen Collins was born in 1879 in Kincardine, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William Collins and Mary Ann Lewis.

Marriage*

Mary Ellen Collins married Robert Daniel Shier, son of Joseph Shier and Mary Ann Tooke, on 30 December 1903 in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Mary Ellen Collins appeared on the census of 1916 in the household of Robert Daniel Shier in Last Mountain, Saskatchewan, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Mary Ellen Collins appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Robert Daniel Shier in Last Mountain, Last Mountain District, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Death*

Mary Ellen Collins died in 1938.

Burial*

She was buried in Govan Cemetery, Govan, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Family

Robert Daniel Shier b. 20 July 1876, d. 1953

Children

Thelma Evelyn Shier b. 31 Oct 1906, d. 1974
Clifford Robert "Tip" Shier+ b. 31 Oct 1908, d. 1 Oct 1987
Evan Collins Shier+ b. 7 Mar 1909, d. 29 May 1981
Mary Gwendolyn Shier b. 15 Sep 1912, d. 1982

Maud E. Collins

F, b. 1885, d. 1976

Last Edited

7 Sep 2016

Birth*

Maud E. Collins was born in 1885.

Married Name

Her married name was Mick.

Marriage*

She married Albert Wellington Mick, son of Mountiford Edmund Mick and Cecilia Doupe.

(Witness) Census

Maud E. Collins appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Albert Wellington Mick in MacDonald Merideth Aberdeen Add'l Twp., District of Algoma, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Maud E. Collins died in 1976.

Burial*

She was buried in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Echo Bay, District of Algoma, Ontario, Canada.

Photo: Sherry Wilson
Findagrave

Family

Albert Wellington Mick b. 16 August 1880, d. 22 May 1936

Children

Vina Mick b. 1902
Annie Mick b. 1903
Charles Edmund Mick b. 23 Sep 1904, d. 11 Feb 1966
Olive Mick b. 1908
Muriel Mick b. 1915
Leonard Mick b. 1916, d. 3 Nov 1982
Oliver Mick b. 1917

Queenie Collins

F, b. circa 1901, d. October 1973

Last Edited

9 Mar 2016

Married Name

Her married name was Fair.

Birth*

Queenie Collins was born circa 1901.

Marriage*

She married David Joseph Simeon Fair, son of William Thomas Fair and Catherine Collins, in 1930.¹

Death*

Queenie Collins died in October 1973.

Family

David Joseph Simeon Fair b. 1872, d. 1 September 1946

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Phair family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Roy Francis Collins

M, b. 27 September 1927, d. 25 May 2009

Father

Hamlin Edwin Collins b. 19 Jan 1901, d. 21 Aug 1994

Mother

Gladys Viola Shier b. 12 Jul 1905, d. 8 Oct 1997

Relationships

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

Charts

Descendants of John Shier III (1805 - 1892)

Last Edited

10 Aug 2020

Birth*

Roy Francis Collins was born on 27 September 1927 in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

He was the son of Hamlin Edwin Collins and Gladys Viola Shier.

Death*

Roy Francis Collins died on 25 May 2009 in Walkerton, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, at age 81.

Burial*

He was buried in Purdy Cemetery, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit:
Drew McKerlie

Family

Children

Sharon Collins b. 26 Jan 1959, d. 26 Jan 1959
Lorne Wilson Collins b. 4 Feb 1960, d. 6 Feb 1987

Sharon Collins

F, b. 26 January 1959, d. 26 January 1959

Father

Roy Francis Collins b. 27 Sep 1927, d. 25 May 2009

Relationships

7th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

8 Jun 2014

Death*

Sharon Collins died on 26 January 1959.

Birth*

She was born on 26 January 1959.

She was the daughter of Roy Francis Collins.

Wayne Collins

M, b. 21 November 1963, d. 1964

Mother

Margaret Munro b. 15 Nov 1941, d. Jul 1977

Relationships

7th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

8 Jun 2014

Birth*

Wayne Collins was born on 21 November 1963.

He was the son of Margaret Munro.

Death*

Wayne Collins died in 1964.

William Collins

M, b. 1836, d. 1917

Last Edited

3 Jul 2015

Birth*

William Collins was born in 1836.

Death*

He died in 1917.

Family

Mary Ann Lewis b. 1845, d. 1935

Child

Mary Ellen Collins+ b. 1879, d. 1938

Augustus Warren (Rev) Colthurst

M, d. 1841

Mother

Esther Warren d. 22 Jul 1872

Relationship

3rd cousin 4 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

5 Oct 2011

Augustus Warren (Rev) Colthurst was the son of Esther Warren.

Death*

Augustus Warren (Rev) Colthurst died in 1841.

James Colthurst

M, b. 1814, d. 7 July 1874

Mother

Esther Warren d. 22 Jul 1872

Relationship

3rd cousin 4 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

5 Oct 2011

Birth*

James Colthurst was born in 1814.

He was the son of Esther Warren.

Death*

James Colthurst died on 7 July 1874.

Minnie Colville

Last Edited

30 May 2018

Family

James Vallentyne

Child

Hazel Vera Vallentyne b. 14 Sep 1901, d. 14 Apr 1998

Annetta Mae Colwell

F, b. 18 August 1904

Charts

Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

9 Mar 2013

Birth*

Annetta Mae Colwell was born on 18 August 1904 in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

She married Mervyn Wesley Hedley, son of Robert Wesley Hedley and Martha Ellen Gibson, on 26 June 1930.

Married Name

As of 21 April 1943,her married name was Hedley.

Family

Mervyn Wesley Hedley b. 27 December 1905, d. 16 March 1994

Merlin Ernest Comer

M, b. 19 September 1894, d. 1976

Father

Thomas H. Comer

Mother

Edna A. Asselstine

Charts

Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

11 Oct 2021

Birth*

Merlin Ernest Comer was born on 19 September 1894 in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Thomas H. Comer and Edna A. Asselstine.

Marriage*

Merlin Ernest Comer married Gertrude May Shier, daughter of George Shier and Jane Martin, on 12 January 1927 in Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Merlin Ernest Comer died in 1976 in York County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

He was buried in Sutton, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo: Leah Batisse

Family

Gertrude May Shier b. 23 June 1892, d. 13 December 1976

Thomas H. Comer

Last Edited

17 Jul 2019

Family

Edna A. Asselstine

Children

Merlin Ernest Comer b. 19 Sep 1894, d. 1976
Velma Mildred Comer+ b. 6 Sep 1897, d. 1 Mar 1945

Velma Mildred Comer

F, b. 6 September 1897, d. 1 March 1945

Father

Thomas H. Comer

Mother

Edna A. Asselstine

Charts

Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper

Last Edited

11 Apr 2020

Birth*

Velma Mildred Comer was born on 6 September 1897 in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Thomas H. Comer and Edna A. Asselstine.

Married Name

As of 19 March 1924,her married name was Horner.

Marriage*

Velma Mildred Comer married Norman Horner, son of William Horner and Rebecca Cronsberry, on 19 March 1924 in Georgina Twp., Baldwin, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Velma Mildred Comer died on 1 March 1945 in Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 47.

Burial*

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

Photo Credit:
Findagrave Memorial # 187787439

Family

Norman Horner b. 6 December 1892, d. 6 June 1950

Children

Baby Girl Horner b. 15 Sep 1934, d. 15 Sep 1934
Baby Boy Horner b. 15 Sep 1934, d. 15 Sep 1934

Betty Comly

Charts

Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

7 Jan 2020

Marriage*

Betty Comly married Philip Ray St. John, son of Edgar Arnold St. John and Mary Violet Hurren.¹

Family

Philip Ray St. John b. 29 July 1908, d. March 1996

Citations

[S154] Larry and Mary Anne Hurren, The Hurren Family History 1622 - 2000 (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date).

Ruth Comm

Last Edited

13 Aug 2019

Family

William George Dillabaugh

Child

Charlotte Ida Dillabaugh b. 1899

Alvina CATHERINE Conboy

F, b. 24 September 1867, d. 11 December 1956

Father

Daniel Conboy b. 1837, d. 28 Jan 1917

Mother

Mary CATHERINE Shier b. 3 Nov 1845, d. 20 Feb 1916

Relationships

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

Charts

Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper

Last Edited

7 Dec 2019

Name Variation

Alvina CATHERINE Conboy was also known as Catherine Conboy.

Birth*

She was born on 24 September 1867.

She was the daughter of Daniel Conboy and Mary CATHERINE Shier.

(Witness) Census

Alvina CATHERINE Conboy appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Daniel Conboy in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Alvina CATHERINE Conboy appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Daniel Conboy in Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Alvina CATHERINE Conboy appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Daniel Conboy in St. George's Ward, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 10 May 1895,her married name was Hetherington.

Marriage*

Alvina CATHERINE Conboy married William John Hetherington, son of John W. Hetherington and Elizabeth A. Hetherington, on 10 May 1895 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Alvina CATHERINE Conboy appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William John Hetherington in Ward 6, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Alvina CATHERINE Conboy appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of William John Hetherington in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

Alvina CATHERINE Conboy appeared on the census of 1921 in Ward 4, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

She died on 11 December 1956 at age 89.

Burial*

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

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Family

William John Hetherington b. 10 May 1867, d. 16 June 1918

Children

Melva Hetherington b. 23 Sep 1896
Alice Hetherington b. 9 Jan 1899, d. 13 Jan 1899
John Wilfrid Hetherington b. 16 Feb 1900
Helen Elizabeth Hetherington b. 7 Sep 1901, d. Mar 1991
Olive Isabel Hetherington b. 29 Mar 1903
Laura Ethel Hetherington b. 29 Mar 1907
Sidney Conboy Hetherington+ b. 20 Mar 1910, d. 10 Nov 1982

Anna CORA Geneva Conboy

F, b. 8 June 1873, d. 1955

Father

Daniel Conboy b. 1837, d. 28 Jan 1917

Mother

Mary CATHERINE Shier b. 3 Nov 1845, d. 20 Feb 1916

Relationships

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

Charts

Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper

Last Edited

15 Nov 2015

Name Variation

Anna CORA Geneva Conboy was also known as Cora Conboy.

Birth*

She was born on 8 June 1873 in Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Daniel Conboy and Mary CATHERINE Shier.

(Witness) Census

Anna CORA Geneva Conboy appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Daniel Conboy in Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Anna CORA Geneva Conboy appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Daniel Conboy in St. George's Ward, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 28 May 1902,her married name was Moore.

Marriage*

Anna CORA Geneva Conboy married Frank Burgess Moore on 28 May 1902 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Anna CORA Geneva Conboy appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Frank Burgess Moore in Ward 5, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Anna CORA Geneva Conboy died in 1955.

Burial*

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

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Family

Frank Burgess Moore b. 1873, d. 1949

Children

Gordon Conboy Moore+ b. 18 Mar 1903, d. 6 Jun 1983
Howard Francis Moore b. 31 Aug 1904, d. 23 Dec 1996
Stanley Burgess Moore b. 5 Aug 1906

Daniel Conboy

M, b. 1837, d. 28 January 1917

Father

Donald Conboy

Mother

Jane Unknown

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper

Last Edited

1 Aug 2020

Birth*

Daniel Conboy was born in 1837 in Coolaney, Sligo, Ireland.

He was the son of Donald Conboy and Jane Unknown.

Marriage*

Daniel Conboy married Mary CATHERINE Shier, daughter of John (ll) Shier and Catherine Piper, on 7 September 1864 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

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

Census

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

Fact 1*

Owned the Conboy Carriage Company which started in Vallentyne, then went to Uxbridge and finally became the Conboy Carriage Co in Toronto.

Fact 2*

He; After 1883 was a carriage and automobile top manufacturer in Toronto.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1891 in St. George's Ward, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1

Liquidation of the Stephenson Carriage Company, Cannington.

The Gazette, Montreal, March 13, 1907

Census

He appeared on the census of 1911 in WARD 1, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 28 January 1917 in 30 Victoria Ave, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; Daniel Conboy died during the Spanish Flu.

The Gazette, Montreal, Jan. 29, 1917

Burial*

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

Family

Mary CATHERINE Shier b. 3 November 1845, d. 20 February 1916

Children

William Charles Conboy+ b. 1866
Alvina CATHERINE Conboy+ b. 24 Sep 1867, d. 11 Dec 1956
Ethalinda DINAH Conboy+ b. 1870, d. 23 Sep 1963
Anna CORA Geneva Conboy+ b. 8 Jun 1873, d. 1955
Daniel STANLEY Conboy+ b. 25 Dec 1876, d. Jan 1966
Ehrlen Francis Garnet Conboy b. 14 May 1882, d. 15 Jun 1955

Daniel STANLEY Conboy

M, b. 25 December 1876, d. January 1966

Father

Daniel Conboy b. 1837, d. 28 Jan 1917

Mother

Mary CATHERINE Shier b. 3 Nov 1845, d. 20 Feb 1916

Relationships

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

Charts

Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper

Last Edited

6 Dec 2018

Name Variation

Daniel STANLEY Conboy was also known as Stanley D. Conboy.

Birth*

He was born on 25 December 1876 in Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Daniel Conboy and Mary CATHERINE Shier.

(Witness) Census

Daniel STANLEY Conboy appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Daniel Conboy in Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Daniel STANLEY Conboy appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Daniel Conboy in St. George's Ward, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Daniel STANLEY Conboy married Maude E. Howe on 20 December 1897 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

Daniel STANLEY Conboy appeared on the census of 1901 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1911 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

He appeared on the census of 1921 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1*

The Conboy Carriage Company is destroyed by fire. Similar articles appeared in the Vancouver Sun, the Ottawa Citizen.

The Border Cities Star, July 11, 1924

Fact 1

The Conboy Carriage Company built the bodies for the first McLaughlin Buicks.

Death*

He died in January 1966 at age 89.

Burial*

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

Family

Maude E. Howe b. 9 February 1882, d. November 1967

Children

Verna Ethalinda Conboy b. 14 Oct 1898, d. 5 Nov 1902
Elmer D. Conboy b. Aug 1905, d. Sep 1969

Donald Conboy¹

Last Edited

7 Jul 2019

Family

Jane Unknown

Child

Daniel Conboy+ b. 1837, d. 28 Jan 1917

Citations

[S133] Ontairo, Canada, County Marriage Registers, 1858 - 1869, online \, Microfilm Roll 1030062.

Ehrlen Francis Garnet Conboy

M, b. 14 May 1882, d. 15 June 1955

Father

Daniel Conboy b. 1837, d. 28 Jan 1917

Mother

Mary CATHERINE Shier b. 3 Nov 1845, d. 20 Feb 1916

Relationships

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

Charts

Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper

Last Edited

6 Dec 2018

Birth*

Ehrlen Francis Garnet Conboy was born on 14 May 1882 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Daniel Conboy and Mary CATHERINE Shier.

(Witness) Census

Ehrlen Francis Garnet Conboy appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Daniel Conboy in St. George's Ward, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Ehrlen Francis Garnet Conboy appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Daniel Conboy in WARD 1, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

Ehrlen Francis Garnet Conboy appeared on the census of 1921 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; Erland Conboy was a boarder in the home of Samuel Aikins and family.

Fact 1*

Ehrlene Francis Conboy declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States.

Marriage*

He married Emma May Davis.

Death*

Ehrlen Francis Garnet Conboy died on 15 June 1955 at age 73.

The Leader-Post, Regina, June 18, 1955

Burial*

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

Photo: Islington
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Family

Emma May Davis b. 19 May 1884, d. 10 May 1954

Elmer D. Conboy

M, b. August 1905, d. September 1969

Father

Daniel STANLEY Conboy b. 25 Dec 1876, d. Jan 1966

Mother

Maude E. Howe b. 9 Feb 1882, d. Nov 1967

Relationships

5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper

Last Edited

15 Nov 2015

Birth*

Elmer D. Conboy was born in August 1905.

He was the son of Daniel STANLEY Conboy and Maude E. Howe.

(Witness) Census

Elmer D. Conboy appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Daniel STANLEY Conboy in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Elmer D. Conboy appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Daniel STANLEY Conboy in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Elmer D. Conboy died in September 1969 at age 64.

Burial*

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

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Ethalinda DINAH Conboy

F, b. 1870, d. 23 September 1963

Father

Daniel Conboy b. 1837, d. 28 Jan 1917

Mother

Mary CATHERINE Shier b. 3 Nov 1845, d. 20 Feb 1916

Relationships

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

Charts

Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper

Last Edited

17 Feb 2015

Name Variation

Ethalinda DINAH Conboy was also known as Linda Conboy.

Birth*

She was born in 1870 in Vallentyne, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Daniel Conboy and Mary CATHERINE Shier.

(Witness) Census

Ethalinda DINAH Conboy appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Daniel Conboy in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Ethalinda DINAH Conboy appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Daniel Conboy in Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Ethalinda DINAH Conboy appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Daniel Conboy in St. George's Ward, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 10 May 1894,her married name was Smith.

Marriage*

Ethalinda DINAH Conboy married Rev. Simon HOWARD Smith, son of Simon Smith and Jessie Butcher, on 10 May 1894 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Ethalinda DINAH Conboy appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 in the household of Rev. Simon HOWARD Smith in Central Twp., St. Louis County, Missouri, United States.

(Witness) Census

Ethalinda DINAH Conboy appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Rev. Simon HOWARD Smith in Patlau Twp., Paxton, Ford County, Illinois, United States.

(Witness) Census

Ethalinda DINAH Conboy appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Rev. Simon HOWARD Smith in Grant Twp., Hoopeston, Vermillion County, Illinois, United States.

(Witness) Census

Ethalinda DINAH Conboy appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 in the household of Rev. Simon HOWARD Smith in Grant Twp., Vermilion County, Illinois, United States.

Death*

Ethalinda DINAH Conboy died on 23 September 1963 in Rural Harbour Twp, Berrien, Michigan, United States; FHL Film NUmber 1954716.

Burial*

She was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbour, Michigan, United States.

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Family

Rev. Simon HOWARD Smith b. 1868, d. 27 June 1941

Children

Mildred Smith b. May 1897
Elmer Smith b. Aug 1899
Kathryn Smith b. 1906, d. 1985

Freda Kathryn Conboy

F, b. 14 March 1904

Father

William Charles Conboy b. 1866

Mother

Freda Adelaide Sikinger b. 1877

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper

Last Edited

7 Dec 2019

Birth*

Freda Kathryn Conboy was born on 14 March 1904 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William Charles Conboy and Freda Adelaide Sikinger.

Married Name

As of 20 May 1920,her married name was McCarthy.

Marriage*

Freda Kathryn Conboy married Joseph LOWELL McCarthy, son of George McCarthy, on 20 May 1930 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Joseph LOWELL McCarthy b. 18 May 1898, d. 1963