The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

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

Baby Boy Colleran

M, b. 1 July 1909

Father

Walter Colleran b. 15 Oct 1882, d. 12 Jul 1912

Mother

Ethel Merle Lidstone b. 1886

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

26 Feb 2023

Birth*

Baby Boy Colleran was born on 1 July 1909 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

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

Bridget (Biddy) Colleran

F, b. 1831, d. 23 November 1908

Father

James Colleran b. 1791, d. 1851

Mother

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

Relationship

2nd great-grandaunt of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

12 Mar 2023

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. 1 Dec 1856, d. 25 Oct 1945
John James Murta+ b. 20 Mar 1858, d. 2 Jun 1941
Emma Jane Murta+ b. 6 Jan 1866, d. 12 Jan 1940
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. 12 Jul 1912

Mother

Ethel Merle Lidstone b. 1886

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

20 Feb 2023

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, d. 1960

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

7 Mar 2023

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.

Death*

Etta Maud Colleran died in 1960.

Burial*

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

Family

Robert WESLEY Bernard Acton b. 1879, d. 1944

Children

Robert CECIL Acton b. 4 Mar 1902, d. 31 May 1902
Wesley Mason Acton+ b. 23 Mar 1905, d. 2000
Marjorie Irene Acton b. 6 Aug 1906, d. 13 Oct 1906
Harold Robert Acton+ b. 1907, d. 1980
Ida Margaret Acton b. 7 Sep 1911, d. 28 Jul 1933

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

8 Aug 2023

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, daughter of Archibald Black and Minnie Avery, 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

Children

Ida Louella Colleran

F, b. 6 July 1891, d. 16 November 1958

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

3 Mar 2023

Name Variation

Ida Louella Colleran was also known as Ida Blanche Colleran.

Birth*

She was born on 6 July 1891 in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

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

(Witness) Census

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

Married Name

As of 21 September 1912,her married name was Watkins.

Marriage*

Ida Louella Colleran married John Henry Watkins, son of Nelson Watkins, on 21 September 1912 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Ida Louella Colleran appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of John Henry Watkins in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States.

(Witness) Census

Ida Louella Colleran appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of John Henry Watkins in Cambria, Niagara County, New York, United States.

Death*

Ida Louella Colleran died on 16 November 1958 at age 67.

Burial*

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

Family

John Henry Watkins b. 5 April 1880

Jack Jeffrey Colleran

M, b. 1929, d. 1997

Father

Herbert Colleran b. 25 Nov 1883, d. 1968

Mother

Lela Mae Black b. 1897, d. 1984

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

26 Feb 2023

Birth*

Jack Jeffrey Colleran was born in 1929.

He was the son of Herbert Colleran and Lela Mae Black.

Marriage*

Jack Jeffrey Colleran married Dorothy Jacenty in 1960.

Death*

Jack Jeffrey Colleran died in 1997.

Family

Dorothy Jacenty b. 1930

James Colleran

M, b. 1791, d. 1851

Relationship

3rd great-grandfather of Roger Allan Shier

Charts

Ancestors of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

29 Jun 2023

Birth*

James Colleran was born in 1791 in Ballinrobe, County Maho, Ireland; On many occasioins, the birth of James Colleran is shown as 1810 meaning he was 10 when he married and had a son at age 12. A birth date of 1791 makes more sense with his wife, Mary Phair being born in 1793.

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

Thomas Colleran+ b. 1822, d. 1883
Mary Colleran+ b. 1823, d. 1893
Bridget (Biddy) Colleran+ b. 1831, d. 23 Nov 1908
Sarah Colleran b. 1833

John Gerald Colleran

M, b. 1924

Father

Herbert Colleran b. 25 Nov 1883, d. 1968

Mother

Lela Mae Black b. 1897, d. 1984

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

26 Feb 2023

Name Variation

John Gerald Colleran was also known as Jerry Colleran.

Birth*

He was born in 1924.

He was the son of Herbert Colleran and Lela Mae Black.

Marriage*

John Gerald Colleran married Helen Marie Clark in 1949.

Family

Helen Marie Clark b. 1927, d. 14 September 2016

Lila Fern Colleran

F, b. 13 June 1912

Father

Walter Colleran b. 15 Oct 1882, d. 12 Jul 1912

Mother

Ethel Merle Lidstone b. 1886

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

20 Feb 2023

Birth*

Lila Fern Colleran was born on 13 June 1912 in Victoria Harbour, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Walter Colleran and Ethel Merle Lidstone.

Mary Colleran

F, b. 1823, d. 1893

Father

James Colleran b. 1791, 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

6 Dec 2022

Name Variation

Mary Colleran was also known as Mary Colleran.

Birth*

She was born in 1823.

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

Marriage*

Mary Colleran married Patrick Calt.

Married Name

Her married name was Calt.

Death*

Mary Colleran died in 1893 in Ballinrobe District, County Mayo, Connacht, Ireland.

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

7 Mar 2023

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. 12 Jul 1912
Herbert Colleran+ b. 25 Nov 1883, d. 1968
Etta Maud Colleran+ b. 15 Oct 1885, d. 1960
Thomas Colleran b. 1887
Michael Harris ( Harry) Colleran b. 27 Nov 1888, d. 1971
Ida Louella Colleran b. 6 Jul 1891, d. 16 Nov 1958
William Jerrall (GERALD) Colleran b. 23 Dec 1893, d. 1973
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

7 Mar 2023

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 Francis "Myrtle" Diana Dyon on 2 September 1929 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Michael Harris ( Harry) Colleran died in 1971.

Burial*

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

Family

Francis "Myrtle" Diana 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

3 Mar 2023

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, in apparently 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, 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

Sarah Colleran

F, b. 1833

Father

James Colleran b. 1791, d. 1851

Mother

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

Relationship

2nd great-grandaunt of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

12 Mar 2023

Birth*

Sarah Colleran was born in 1833 in Ireland.

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

Thomas Colleran

M, b. 1822, d. 1883

Father

James Colleran b. 1791, d. 1851

Mother

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

Relationship

2nd great-granduncle of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

20 Feb 2023

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 in 1824.

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

Thomas Colleran

M, b. 1887

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

7 Mar 2023

Birth*

Thomas Colleran was born in 1887.

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

Trevor Allan Colleran

M, b. 1986, d. 9 March 2022

Last Edited

26 Feb 2023

Birth*

Trevor Allan Colleran was born in 1986.

Death*

He died on 9 March 2022 in Peterborough, Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada; COLLERAN, Trevor Allan - Peterborough, after a short illness on Saturday March 9, 2002, Trevor Allan Colleran at 36 years of age. Beloved son of Allan and Sylvia Colleran. Dear brother of Shawn and his wife Rachel. Dear grandson of Guytha Southern. Trevor will be sadly missed by his aunts and uncles, Helen and the late Harry Chinn, Colleen and Sonny Myers, Jerry and Helen Colleran, Mike and Joyce Colleran, Dorothy and the late Jack Colleran, Gail and Owen MacDonald, Greta and the late Grant Southern, his many cousins and friends. A Private Service was held on Wednesday March 13, 2002 at the Armstrong Funeral Home. Interment GROVESIDE cemetery , Brooklin. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Armstrong Funeral Home.

Walter Colleran

M, b. 15 October 1882, d. 12 July 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

26 Feb 2023

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 on 12 July 1912 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 29.

Burial*

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

Family

Ethel Merle Lidstone b. 1886

Children

Baby Boy Colleran b. 1 Jul 1909
Clarence Sherward Colleran+ b. 5 Sep 1910, d. 23 Aug 1986
Lila Fern Colleran b. 13 Jun 1912

Walter Ralph Colleran

M, b. 1926

Father

Herbert Colleran b. 25 Nov 1883, d. 1968

Mother

Lela Mae Black b. 1897, d. 1984

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

26 Feb 2023

Name Variation

Walter Ralph Colleran was also known as Mike Colleran.

Birth*

He was born in 1926.

He was the son of Herbert Colleran and Lela Mae Black.

Marriage*

Walter Ralph Colleran married Joyce Wallbank in 1948.

Family

Joyce Wallbank b. 1928

William Jerrall (GERALD) Colleran

M, b. 23 December 1893, d. 1973

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

13 Jul 2023

Name Variation

William Jerrall (GERALD) Colleran was also known as Gerald Colleran.

Birth*

He was born on 23 December 1893 in Reach Twp., Lot 2 Conc. 14, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

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

(Witness) Census

William Jerrall (GERALD) Colleran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Michael Colleran in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

William Jerrall (GERALD) Colleran died in 1973.

Burial*

He was buried.

Annie Collers

Last Edited

22 Feb 2017

Family

William Hunter

Child

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

Elisa Colligan

Last Edited

4 Oct 2022

Marriage*

Elisa Colligan married Joseph Badgerow.

Family

Joseph Badgerow

Child

Joseph Oliver Badgerow+ b. 27 Jun 1882, d. 20 Feb 1915

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

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
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

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
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

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
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. 21 October 1944

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

28 Feb 2023

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 on 21 October 1944 in Govan, Saskatchewan, Canada.

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

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

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
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. 21 Oct 1944

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

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

Last Edited

12 Feb 2023

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

Child

Delbert George Hedley+ b. 1 Jul 1930, d. 22 Mar 2018

Merlin Ernest Comer

M, b. 19 September 1894, d. 1976

Father

Thomas H. Comer

Mother

Edna A. Asselstine

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
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

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
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

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
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

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
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.

Photo: Islington
Findagrave

Family

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

Children

Melva Hetherington b. 23 Sep 1896, d. 16 Jun 1983
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. 19 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

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

Last Edited

5 Aug 2023

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, son of James Moore and Alice Burgess, 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.

Photo: Islington
Findagrave

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