The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

Lynne Ann Denham

F, b. 29 July 1948, d. 21 September 2023

Lynn Ann Denham-Parsons (1948 - 2023)
Sopurce: Nichols Funeral Home

Father

Ralph Denham b. 27 Aug 1905, d. 1951

Mother

Viola Madelene Shier b. 27 Dec 1910, d. 27 Jul 2016

Relationships

6th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

25 Sep 2023

Birth*

Lynne Ann Denham was born on 29 July 1948.

She was the daughter of Ralph Denham and Viola Madelene Shier.

Married Name

As of 14 February 1969,her married name was Parsons.

Death*

Lynne Ann Denham died on 21 September 2023 in Fairfield Park, Wallaceburg, Kent County, Ontario, Canada, at age 75; Mrs. Lynne Ann (Denham) Parsons, a resident of Wallaceburg, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the Fairfield Park, Wallaceburg, at the age of 75.

Lynne was born in Fort Erie, Ontario and was a daughter of the late Ralph and Viola (Shier) Denham and step-daughter of the late Clare Winger.

Beloved wife of Sheldon Parsons.

Loving mother of John Parsons, Christine Parsons, Bryan Parsons and Andrew (Tara McGee) Parsons.

Sadly missed by her grandchildren Nevan, Lauren, Jade, Rosland and Kaslo.

Kind sister-in-law of Eva Dunham and step-sister of Mary (Jim) Millard.

Predeceased by her brother Gary.

Family and friends will be received at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home Ltd. 639 Elgin St., Wallaceburg, from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 11am at the St. James Anglican church in Wallaceburg. A visitation will also take place from 10-11 at the church before the service on Wednesday.

Cremation will follow.

As an expression of sympathy, donations to Multiple Sclerosis or the Breakfast Program may be left at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.ericfnichollsfuneralhome.com.

Margaret Elaine Denham

F, b. 1921

Father

William Denham b. 1873, d. 1943

Mother

Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer b. 24 Mar 1895, d. 1973

Relationships

6th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

7 Apr 2014

Married Name

Her married name was Vance.

Birth*

Margaret Elaine Denham was born in 1921 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William Denham and Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer.

Family

Child

Lester Floyd Vance b. 1946, d. 28 Jun 1971

Marlyne Leona Denham

F, b. 21 March 1967, d. 7 March 2002

Father

William Ronald Denham b. 1923, d. 1988

Mother

Doris Leona Skinner b. 1927, d. 26 Jun 2016

Relationships

7th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

4 Mar 2017

Birth*

Marlyne Leona Denham was born on 21 March 1967.

She was the daughter of William Ronald Denham and Doris Leona Skinner.

Married Name

Her married name was Benoit.

Death*

Marlyne Leona Denham died on 7 March 2002 at age 34.

Burial*

She was buried in Kirkton Union Cemetery, Kirkton, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Ralph Denham

M, b. 27 August 1905, d. 1951

Ralph Denham (1905 - 1951)
Photo Credit: Marie Peden/Cheryl Lockhart

Father

William Denham b. 1873, d. 1943

Mother

Annie Batten b. 1871, d. 28 Mar 1911

Charts

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

Last Edited

22 Feb 2024

Birth*

Ralph Denham was born on 27 August 1905 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of William Denham and Annie Batten.

Marriage*

Ralph Denham married Viola Madelene Shier, daughter of Wesley Jonathan Shier and Edith May Swallow, on 10 March 1928 in Bridgeburg, Welland County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Marriage

Ralph Denham witnessed the marriage of Charles A. Law and Netta Ilene Shier on 9 September 1939.

Death*

Ralph Denham died in 1951.

Burial*

He was buried in St. Marys Cemetery, St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Source:
Alison Mitchell-Reid
CanadaGenWeb

Family

Viola Madelene Shier b. 27 December 1910, d. 27 July 2016

Children

Gary Douglas Denham+ b. 29 Mar 1939, d. 20 May 2008
Lynne Ann Denham+ b. 29 Jul 1948, d. 21 Sep 2023

Sean Denham

M, b. 3 May 1968, d. 13 September 1981

Father

Gary Douglas Denham b. 29 Mar 1939, d. 20 May 2008

Relationships

7th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

23 Aug 2017

Birth*

Sean Denham was born on 3 May 1968.

He was the son of Gary Douglas Denham.

Death*

Sean Denham died on 13 September 1981 at age 13.

Vera IRENE Denham

F, b. 1897, d. 1993

Father

William Denham b. 1873, d. 1943

Mother

Annie Batten b. 1871, d. 28 Mar 1911

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

6 Aug 2024

Name Variation

Vera IRENE Denham was also known as Irene Doupe.

Birth*

She was born in 1897.

She was the daughter of William Denham and Annie Batten.

Married Name

As of 20 March 1919,her married name was Doupe.

Marriage*

Vera IRENE Denham married Reginald Henry Doupe, son of Amos Doupe and Eliza Jane Kirk, on 20 March 1919 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Vera IRENE Denham appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Reginald Henry Doupe in Usborne Twp., Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Vera IRENE Denham died in 1993.

Burial*

She was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo: Alison Mitchell
Canadgenweb.org

Family

Reginald Henry Doupe b. 2 June 1897, d. 1981

Child

Laverne "Sam" Reginald Doupe+ b. 1921, d. 25 Jan 2016

William Denham

M, b. 1873, d. 1943

Father

George Denham

Mother

Martha Francis

Charts

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

Last Edited

16 Sep 2023

Birth*

William Denham was born in 1873 in England, United Kingdom.

He was the son of George Denham and Martha Francis.

Marriage*

William Denham married Annie Batten on 13 September 1895 in Usborne Twp., Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

William Denham appeared on the census of 1901 in London Twp., Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer, daughter of Naussau Chetwood Switzer and Margaret Forrest Marshall, on 26 March 1919 in St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

William Denham died in 1943 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

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

Family 1

Annie Batten b. 1871, d. 28 March 1911

Children

Vera IRENE Denham+ b. 1897, d. 1993
Ralph Denham+ b. 27 Aug 1905, d. 1951

Family 2

Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer b. 24 March 1895, d. 1973

Children

Margaret Elaine Denham+ b. 1921
William Ronald Denham+ b. 1923, d. 1988

William Ronald Denham

M, b. 1923, d. 1988

Father

William Denham b. 1873, d. 1943

Mother

Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer b. 24 Mar 1895, d. 1973

Relationships

6th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

4 Mar 2017

Name Variation

William Ronald Denham was also known as Ronald Denham.

Birth*

He was born in 1923 in Banshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of William Denham and Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer.

Marriage*

William Ronald Denham married Doris Leona Skinner, daughter of Cecil Skinner and Othella Unknown.

Death*

William Ronald Denham died in 1988.

Burial*

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

Family

Doris Leona Skinner b. 1927, d. 26 June 2016

Child

Marlyne Leona Denham+ b. 21 Mar 1967, d. 7 Mar 2002

Arthur Denler

Last Edited

24 Sep 2021

Marriage*

Arthur Denler married Electra Currie, daughter of Alexander Currie.

Family

Electra Currie b. 11 January 1867, d. 26 August 1943

Joyce E. Dennee

F, b. 17 December 1924, d. 23 October 2010

Father

Silas P. Dennee

Mother

Edith Anderson

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Adam Shier (1800 - 1867) and Frances Teskey (1811- -1868)

Last Edited

26 Mar 2020

Birth*

Joyce E. Dennee was born on 17 December 1924 in Wabeno, Forest County, Wisconsin, United States.

She was the daughter of Silas P. Dennee and Edith Anderson.

Married Name

As of 8 August 1941,her married name was Larsen.

Marriage*

Joyce E. Dennee married Louis E. Larsen, son of Alfred Paul Larsen and Myrtle Belle Shier, on 8 August 1941 in Kansas, United States.

Death*

Joyce E. Dennee died on 23 October 2010 in Langlade Hospital, Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States, at age 85; Joyce E. Larsen, age 85, of Wabeno, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Langlade Hospital. She was born December 17, 1924 in Wabeno the daughter of the late Silas P. and Edith (Anderson) Dennee. married Louis E. Larsen on August 8, 1941 in Kansas. She was a member of the American Legion, VFW and DAV Auxiliaries, Presbyterian Women and Eastern Star Halycon Chapter 197 and Trillium Chapter. Joyce enjoyed knitting, playing cards and watching Bill O’Reilly. is survived by: : Linda C. (Terry) Lukas, Laona : Dennis M. (Donna M.) Larsen, Wabeno (Diane) Spaude, Wabeno in-law: Carolyn Larsen : Norman (Arlene) Dennee, Wabeno : Jason (Shelly) Spaude, Jennifer Spaude, Erika (Paul) Mennee, Amy (Todd) Davis, Joe (Deena) Larsen, Mike Larsen, Bethany Larsen, Lee Lukas, Jamie Lukas and Justin Lukas in death by parents; Edith and Silas Dennee; husband, Louis E. Larsen; son, Richard Larsen; sister, Christine Painter; brother, Richard (Doris) Dennee; grandchildren; Ryan Matthew Larsen, Andrew Lynn Larsen, Danny Matthew Larsen and great-grandchild, Ryan Jason Lukas. will be held on Thursday, October 28 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the Wabeno Presbyterian Church. Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 noon with Pastors Wendy and Dennis Mannering officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery, Wabeno. Weber-Hill Funeral Home, Wabeno is assisting the family.

Family

Louis E. Larsen b. 10 May 1922, d. 1 April 2007

Silas P. Dennee

Last Edited

26 Mar 2020

Family

Edith Anderson

Child

Joyce E. Dennee+ b. 17 Dec 1924, d. 23 Oct 2010

Elinore M. Dennison

Father

George Dennison

Mother

Catherine Anne Finlayson b. 31 Aug 1883

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

1 Apr 2018

Elinore M. Dennison was the daughter of George Dennison and Catherine Anne Finlayson.

Francis W. Dennison

M, b. 12 December 1913

Father

George Dennison

Mother

Catherine Anne Finlayson b. 31 Aug 1883

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

24 Jul 2015

Birth*

Francis W. Dennison was born on 12 December 1913.

He was the son of George Dennison and Catherine Anne Finlayson.

George Dennison

Charts

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

Last Edited

24 Jul 2015

Marriage*

George Dennison married Catherine Anne Finlayson, daughter of Colin Simpson Finlayson and Maria Shier.

Family

Catherine Anne Finlayson b. 31 August 1883

Children

Harold Wesley Dennison

M, b. 8 May 1889

Charts

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

Last Edited

1 Oct 2017

Birth*

Harold Wesley Dennison was born on 8 May 1889 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Pearl Louisa Shier, daughter of Joseph HENRY Shier and Sarah Cole, on 24 June 1919 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Pearl Louisa Shier b. 12 August 1885, d. 15 January 1943

Kathryn H. Dennison

F, b. 26 March 1916

Father

George Dennison

Mother

Catherine Anne Finlayson b. 31 Aug 1883

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

24 Jul 2015

Birth*

Kathryn H. Dennison was born on 26 March 1916.

She was the daughter of George Dennison and Catherine Anne Finlayson.

Robert D. Dennison

Father

George Dennison

Mother

Catherine Anne Finlayson b. 31 Aug 1883

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

1 Apr 2018

Robert D. Dennison was the son of George Dennison and Catherine Anne Finlayson.

Joseph Dent

M, b. 4 December 1892

Father

William Fred Dent

Mother

Theresa Belford

Charts

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

Last Edited

14 Sep 2023

Birth*

Joseph Dent was born on 4 December 1892 in York County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of William Fred Dent and Theresa Belford.

Marriage*

Joseph Dent married Rose Ellen Weeks, daughter of William Weeks and Sarah Susannah Switzer, on 24 June 1914 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Milit-Beg*

Joseph Dent began military service on 10 March 1916 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Rose Ellen Weeks b. 6 February 1889, d. 1979

William Fred Dent

Last Edited

3 Aug 2018

Family

Theresa Belford

Child

Joseph Dent b. 4 Dec 1892

Clara Blanche Denton

Last Edited

15 Feb 2022

Marriage*

Clara Blanche Denton married John Mills.

Family

John Mills

Child

Edna Elizabeth Mills+ b. 12 Aug 1917

Joy Estelle Denton

F, b. 26 March 1935, d. 19 February 2025

Last Edited

12 Apr 2025

Birth*

Joy Estelle Denton was born on 26 March 1935 in Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

Married Name

As of 28 December 1957,her married name was Pyper.

Marriage*

She married Gordon Percival Pyper, son of William Kenneth McRae Pyper, on 28 December 1957.

Death*

Joy Estelle Denton died on 19 February 2025 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 89;
Suddenly at the Moncton hospital on 19 February 2025.

Joy Estelle (Denton) Pyper was born March 26, 1935 in Yorkshire, England, daughter of John Denton and Gertrude Coull Ritchie. She is survived by her only sister, Una Pugh and her daughter, Kathleen (Gerald Buffington). Also by her grandchildren, Shawn (Nancy Michaud) and children, Katrina, Jackson, Sasha & Nathan; Eric (MaryBeth Chudleigh) and children, EmmaLeigh (Nolan Beck), Jacob, Matthew, & Andrew; Krystal (Carl Brook) and children William & Thomas; Brian (Nicole Anderson) and children Andrea, Kev, & Holly. Also survived by her special nephew, who was more like her brother, John (Jed) Denton, and other nieces and nephews.

Joy emigrated to Canada in December 1949 with her parents and sister. After the war torn life of WWII in England, they sought a better life in Canada. They found a new home near Smiths Falls, Ontario, and the family lived most of their life in the surrounding area. Joy attended Teacher’s College in Ottawa and afterwards taught in one-room schoolhouses. After a brief marriage, she, with the help of her parents, raised her daughter as a single parent. When she could no longer find work as a teacher, she became an employee of Digital Equipment where she worked until downsizing forced her into early retirement.

She volunteered a great deal of her time to Holy Trinity Anglican church in Lombardy, where she lived until she suffered a stroke and subsequent heart issues. After heart surgery reduced her abilities, she lived with her daughter. In 2021, she moved to Elgin, New Brunswick with Kathy & Gerald to begin a new adventure in New Brunswick. The last 2 months of her life, she spent as a resident of Jordan Lifecare Centre, making new friends, playing cribbage, and attending activities. Joy enjoyed a long life, and was nicknamed by some of her closer friends "Joyful" due to her cheerful countenance. She will be missed by her daughter, devoted son-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jackson, especially, will miss teasing his "Gran Joy". And "the heir" (you know who you are), will miss making her peppermint tea and trying to pass it off as the real thing.

As previously arranged, she has been cremated and her remains will be interred at Holy Trinity Anglican in Lombardy, Ontario beside her mother.

Kathleen extends her thanks to her caregivers over the years and the amazing doctor & nurses who attended her mother in her last hours at the Trauma unit of the Moncton hospital.

Family

Gordon Percival Pyper b. 6 April 1920, d. 12 July 2005

Rebecca Derby

Last Edited

21 Nov 2019

Family

Lewis Dehart

Child

Daniel L. Dehart+ b. 1858

Ellen Jane DeRusha

F, b. 1850, d. 1901

Last Edited

30 Jul 2022

Birth*

Ellen Jane DeRusha was born in 1850.

Marriage*

She married James Blakey.

Death*

Ellen Jane DeRusha died in 1901.

Family

James Blakey b. 1840, d. 1905

Child

David (Dave) Hamlin Blakey+ b. 1885, d. 20 Apr 1960

John Adam Deschambeault

M, b. 20 January 1907, d. 30 December 1976

Last Edited

23 Jul 2019

Birth*

John Adam Deschambeault was born on 20 January 1907 in Kinistino, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Laura Jane Cuningham.

Death*

John Adam Deschambeault died on 30 December 1976 in Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 69.

Burial*

He was buried in South Hill Cemetery, Roman Catholic Section, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Photo Credit: Reg O.
Findagrave.com Memorial #180591107

Family

Laura Jane Cuningham b. 26 July 1912, d. 28 June 2000

Edward Golden Despard

M, b. 1866

Last Edited

7 Jan 2025

Marriage*

Edward Golden Despard married Maggie Maude Robertson, daughter of William Robertson and Mary Brethour.

Birth*

Edward Golden Despard was born in 1866 in Ireland.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1931 in Alberni, British Columbia, Ireland.

Family

Maggie Maude Robertson b. 1876

Irene Elizabeth Despard

F, b. 1907, d. 1992

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

30 Sep 2025

Birth*

Irene Elizabeth Despard was born in 1907.

Married Name

As of July 1953,her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

She married Lt. Col Thomas Morton Barker Shier, son of Joseph Shier and Esther Maria Barker, in July 1953 in Rathdrum, County Wicklow, Leinster, Ireland.

Source: The Daily Telegraph
London, England
June 9, 1953

Death*

Irene Elizabeth Despard died in 1992.

Burial*

She was buried in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Source: Michael Strickland
Findagrave Mem # 252753748

Family

Lt. Col Thomas Morton Barker Shier b. 13 July 1890, d. 1975

Grace DeSwan

F, b. 20 March 1876, d. 1946

Last Edited

28 Dec 2025

Marriage*

Grace DeSwan married John Henry Westra.

Birth*

Grace DeSwan was born on 20 March 1876 in Michigan, United States.

Death*

She died in 1946 in Michigan, United States.

Family

John Henry Westra b. 6 September 1871, d. 11 November 1954

Child

Jennie Westra+ b. 1907, d. 8 Dec 1980

Ernald W. J. Devall

M, b. 1925, d. 1985

Charts

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

Last Edited

27 Oct 2014

Birth*

Ernald W. J. Devall was born in 1925 in Alliston, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Inez Marie Gawne, daughter of Sylvester Emerson Gawne and Lila FLORENCE Shier, on 23 September 1944.

Fact 1*

Resides at Alliston.

Death*

Ernald W. J. Devall died in 1985 in Alliston, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

He was buried in Union Cemetery, Alliston, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Inez Marie Gawne b. 10 July 1925

Harry Frank Dever

M, b. 29 April 1899, d. 26 December 1968

Father

Robert Joseph Dever b. 22 Apr 1864, d. 21 May 1934

Mother

Annie Louise Shier b. 11 Aug 1870, d. 1 Feb 1945

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

25 Mar 2015

Birth*

Harry Frank Dever was born on 29 April 1899 in Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan, United States.

He was the son of Robert Joseph Dever and Annie Louise Shier.

Marriage*

Harry Frank Dever married Catherine Ruth Smith on 25 July 1925 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

Marriage*

Harry Frank Dever married Eva Keway in 1960.

Death*

Harry Frank Dever died on 26 December 1968 in Clark Twp., Hessel, Mackinac County, Michigan, United States, at age 69.

Family 1

Catherine Ruth Smith b. 13 January 1904, d. 1 March 1956

Child

James Sheridan Dever b. 3 Sep 1930, d. May 1976

Family 2

Eva Keway b. 1900

Hazen Sheridan Dever

M, b. 7 June 1901, d. 28 August 1984

Father

Robert Joseph Dever b. 22 Apr 1864, d. 21 May 1934

Mother

Annie Louise Shier b. 11 Aug 1870, d. 1 Feb 1945

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

9 Nov 2017

Birth*

Hazen Sheridan Dever was born on 7 June 1901 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

He was the son of Robert Joseph Dever and Annie Louise Shier.

Marriage*

Hazen Sheridan Dever married Leone Wangenheim on 14 January 1926 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, United States.

Death*

Hazen Sheridan Dever died on 28 August 1984 in Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan, United States, at age 83.

Family

Leone Wangenheim b. 18 March 1904, d. 1988

James Sheridan Dever

M, b. 3 September 1930, d. May 1976

Father

Harry Frank Dever b. 29 Apr 1899, d. 26 Dec 1968

Mother

Catherine Ruth Smith b. 13 Jan 1904, d. 1 Mar 1956

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

9 Nov 2017

Birth*

James Sheridan Dever was born on 3 September 1930 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

He was the son of Harry Frank Dever and Catherine Ruth Smith.

Death*

James Sheridan Dever died in May 1976 in Albuqerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States, at age 45.

Robert Joseph Dever

M, b. 22 April 1864, d. 21 May 1934

Charts

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

Last Edited

15 Feb 2021

Birth*

Robert Joseph Dever was born on 22 April 1864 in Cartwright Twp., Durham County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Annie Louise Shier, daughter of Frank Tice Shier and Hester Elizabeth Barney, on 2 January 1899 in Chatham, Kent County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Robert Joseph Dever died on 21 May 1934 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, at age 70.

Family

Annie Louise Shier b. 11 August 1870, d. 1 February 1945

Children

Harry Frank Dever+ b. 29 Apr 1899, d. 26 Dec 1968
Hazen Sheridan Dever+ b. 7 Jun 1901, d. 28 Aug 1984

Laura Isabelle Devolin

F, b. 29 July 1922, d. 8 August 2016

Larua Isabelle Devolin-Shier (1922 - 2016)
Photo: Irvine & Irvine Funeral Home

Father

Walter James Devolin

Mother

Blanche Dunning

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Mar 2020

Birth*

Laura Isabelle Devolin was born on 29 July 1922.

She was the daughter of Walter James Devolin and Blanche Dunning.

Marriage*

Laura Isabelle Devolin married Glen Edward Shier, son of Charles Gordon Shier and Bessie Louise Burgess, on 22 May 1940.

Married Name

As of 22 May 1940,her married name was Shier.

Death*

Laura Isabelle Devolin died on 8 August 2016 in Lady Minto Hospital, Cochrane, District of Cochrane, Ontario, Canada, at age 94; In loving memory of
Mrs. Laura Isabelle Shier (nee Devolin)
July 29th, 1922 – August 8th, 2016

With deep sorrow her family announces her peaceful passing with her family at her side at the Lady Minto Hospital in Cochrane, Ontario on Monday August 8th, 2016 at the age of 94. She was the beloved wife of the late Glen Edward Shier, cherished mother of Allan (Eleanor) Shier, Bonnie (late Don) Axcell, Betty (George) Beadman, late Sheila (Pete) Turgeon and Karen Shier, proud grandmother of Darin (Mildred) Axcell, late Kim Beadman-Lessard, Angie Axcell (Barry), Kevin (Angela) Shier, Christopher Beadman (Angèle Lajeunesse), Sam Clotz, Kyla Shier, Brian (Kathy) Beadman, Shelley (Dan) Wells, Rick, Denis, Diane, Nicky and Robert Turgeon, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother of many, sister-in-law of Fred (Evelyn) Shier and Elaine Shier. She will also be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also predeceased by her father Walter James Devolin, her mother Blanche Devolin (nee Dunning), all her brothers and sisters.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 17th, 2016 at 12 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #89 in Cochrane and the interment will take place at the Cochrane Civic Cemetery.

Burial*

She was buried in Cochrane Civic Cemetery, Cochrane, District of Cochrane, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Glen Edward Shier b. 29 September 1919, d. 1 September 2008

Children

Allan Glen Shier+ b. 29 Nov 1940, d. 27 Jul 2023
Sheila Bell Shier+ b. 26 Jan 1950, d. 17 Aug 2015

Walter James Devolin

Last Edited

16 Aug 2016

Family

Blanche Dunning

Child

Laura Isabelle Devolin+ b. 29 Jul 1922, d. 8 Aug 2016

Andrew deVries

M, d. October 2012

Charts

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

Last Edited

29 Apr 2014

Marriage*

Andrew deVries married Marlene Onie Shier, daughter of Harvey Roscoe Shier and Leona Angelinia Edwards, on 13 November 1965 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Andrew deVries died in October 2012.

Family

Marlene Onie Shier b. 4 May 1948, d. 15 November 2010

James Dewey

Last Edited

6 Apr 2018

Family

Mary Adams

Child

William Dewey+ b. 1910

Shirley Marie Elizabeth Dewey

F, b. 1935, d. 18 September 2007

Shirley Marie Elizabeth Dewey-Gill (1935 - 2007)
Photo Credit: Monk Funeral Home Ltd.

Father

William Dewey b. 1910

Mother

Irene Shier b. 9 May 1910, d. 15 Apr 1935

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Martin Shier (1770 - ?)

Last Edited

11 May 2018

Birth*

Shirley Marie Elizabeth Dewey was born in 1935.

She was the daughter of William Dewey and Irene Shier.

Married Name

Her married name was Gill.

Marriage*

Shirley Marie Elizabeth Dewey married Kenneth Albert Gill.

Death*

Shirley Marie Elizabeth Dewey died on 18 September 2007; Shirley E. (nee Dewey) Gill -away peacefully at North Hastings Hospice House, Bancroft on Tuesday, September 18, 2007. In her 73rd year
wife of Kenneth. Dear mother of Crystal and Lee Stamp of Gooderham, Sherry (Don Graham) of Minden, Eddie (Betty Baumhour) of Carnarvon, Mike of Gooderham, Karen and Robert Dennie of Gooderham.grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Fondly remembered by family and friends.
Private Family Service will be held at the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., 127 Main St., P.O. Box 427, Minden K0M 2K0 on Friday, September 21, 2007.
Donations to the North Hastings Hospice House, Bancroft or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

Family

Kenneth Albert Gill b. 1931, d. 23 May 2012

Child

Sherry Charlene Lois Gill b. 1955, d. 24 Jun 2011

William Dewey

M, b. 1910

Father

James Dewey

Mother

Mary Adams

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Martin Shier (1770 - ?)

Last Edited

11 May 2018

Birth*

William Dewey was born in 1910.

He was the son of James Dewey and Mary Adams.

Marriage*

William Dewey married Irene Shier, daughter of John Shier and Elizabeth Elliott, on 31 May 1934 in Haliburton, Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Irene Shier b. 9 May 1910, d. 15 April 1935

Child

Shirley Marie Elizabeth Dewey+ b. 1935, d. 18 Sep 2007

John Segur Diamond

M, b. 10 November 1804, d. 29 March 1848

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

18 Feb 2018

Birth*

John Segur Diamond was born on 10 November 1804 in County Laois, Ireland.

Marriage*

He married Anna Dolmage, daughter of William Dolmage and Alicia Maurice.

Death*

John Segur Diamond died on 29 March 1848 in Oakville, Halton County, Ontario, Canada, at age 43.

Burial*

He was buried in St. Judes Cemetery, Oakville, Halton County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit:
Alison Anderson, Findagrave Memorial # 160287528

Family

Anna Dolmage b. 17 October 1805, d. 20 March 1885

Child

Margaret Anna Diamond+ b. 12 Mar 1836, d. 8 Dec 1919

Margaret Anna Diamond

F, b. 12 March 1836, d. 8 December 1919

Father

John Segur Diamond b. 10 Nov 1804, d. 29 Mar 1848

Mother

Anna Dolmage b. 17 Oct 1805, d. 20 Mar 1885

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

14 Apr 2022

Birth*

Margaret Anna Diamond was born on 12 March 1836 in Maryborough, County Laois, Ireland.

She was the daughter of John Segur Diamond and Anna Dolmage.

Married Name

Her married name was Brock.

Marriage*

Margaret Anna Diamond married William Rees Brock M.P.

(Witness) Census

Margaret Anna Diamond appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Rees Brock M.P. in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Margaret Anna Diamond died on 8 December 1919 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 83.

Burial*

She was buried in St. James Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

William Rees Brock M.P. b. 14 February 1837, d. 1 November 1917

Children

Col. Henry Thompson Brock+ b. 14 May 1859, d. 28 Aug 1933
Lillian Brock b. 1 Dec 1864
William Llewelyn Brock b. 21 Aug 1865, d. 25 Feb 1927
Reginald Arthur Brock b. 14 May 1868
Gertrude Brock b. 25 Feb 1876
Muriel Brock b. 16 Dec 1877

Rose Diamond

F, b. 1854, d. 1897

Last Edited

25 Sep 2024

Birth*

Rose Diamond was born in 1854.

Marriage*

She married Robert William Burns.

Death*

Rose Diamond died in 1897.

Family

Robert William Burns

Child

Anne Burns+ b. 18 Jun 1883, d. 28 Mar 1931

Daniel McLeod Dick

Last Edited

10 Jan 2022

Marriage*

Daniel McLeod Dick married Isabella Mackie.

Family

Isabella Mackie

Child

Mary Isabella Dick+ b. 1872, d. 13 Jan 1906

Jean Sarah Dick

Last Edited

19 Dec 2015

Marriage*

Jean Sarah Dick married Frank Robert Johnstone.

Family

Frank Robert Johnstone

Child

Jean Kirkling Johnstone+ b. 1924, d. Nov 1988

Mary Isabella Dick

F, b. 1872, d. 13 January 1906

Father

Daniel McLeod Dick

Mother

Isabella Mackie

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

10 Jan 2022

Birth*

Mary Isabella Dick was born in 1872.

She was the daughter of Daniel McLeod Dick and Isabella Mackie.

Married Name

As of 10 September 1901,her married name was Brethour.

Marriage*

Mary Isabella Dick married Hezekiah Brethour, son of Edward Brethour and Eliza Ellen Guthrie, on 10 September 1901 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Mary Isabella Dick died on 13 January 1906.

Burial*

She was buried in Uxbridge Twp., Quaker Hill Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

COurse: The Closet Skeleton
Findagrave Mem # 218019615

Family

Hezekiah Brethour b. 4 July 1862, d. 28 June 1941

Child

Walter Russell Brethour b. 17 Mar 1904

Margaret Dicken

Last Edited

28 Nov 2015

Marriage*

Margaret Dicken married Andrew Jackson Moore.

Family

Andrew Jackson Moore

Child

Ellen Dorothea Moore+ b. 29 Dec 1898, d. 8 Nov 1983

Olive T. Dickey

Last Edited

7 Dec 2023

Marriage*

Olive T. Dickey married David Louch.

Family

David Louch

Child

Melville Sylvester Louch+ b. 13 Jun 1907, d. 10 Oct 1990

Harry Cordelia Dickinson

F, b. 20 September 1870, d. 21 September 1967

Last Edited

17 Dec 2021

Marriage*

Harry Cordelia Dickinson married Charles Edward Pinder.

Birth*

Harry Cordelia Dickinson was born on 20 September 1870.

Death*

She died on 21 September 1967 at age 97.

Family

Charles Edward Pinder b. 2 November 1869, d. 30 May 1958

Child

Dorothy Amanda Pinder b. 27 Apr 1900, d. 28 Sep 1990

Janet Mae Dickinson

F, b. 22 November 1935, d. 3 May 2014

Janet Mae Dickinson-O'Donnell (1935-2014)
Photo Credit: Vivian O'DOnnell

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Nathaniel Shier (1817 - 1849) and Rachel Doupe (1819 - 1904)
Descendants of Nathaniel Shier (1817 - 1849) and Rachel Doupe (1819 - 1904)

Last Edited

12 Dec 2020

Birth*

Janet Mae Dickinson was born on 22 November 1935 in Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan, United States.

Married Name

As of 26 June 1953,her married name was O'Donnell.

Marriage*

She married Marvin Leonard O'Donnell, son of Leonard Raymond O'Donnell and Sarah Ann Middleton, on 26 June 1953 in Royale Oak, Oakland County, Michigan, United States.

Death*

Janet Mae Dickinson died on 3 May 2014 in Buckner, Jackson County, Missouri, United States, at age 78.

The Kansas City Star
May 6, 2014

Burial*

She was buried in Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, United States; Janet M. O'Donnell, 78, of Buckner, passed away May 3rd, 2014. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wed, May 7th at Buckner Restoration Branch, with visitation from 6-8p.m. on Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association, Parkinson's Foundation, or the American Lung Association. Janet was born on November 22, 1935 in Fernadale, Michigan. She married Marvin Leonard O'Donnell on June 26, 1953 in Royale Oak, Michigan. He preceded her in death after 40 years of marriage. Survivors include her children: Allan, Raymond, Vivian, and caregivers Colleen and Kevin; grandchildren: Anthony, Brittney, Courtney, Jason, Jeff, Jennifer, Bridget, Brian, Carolann, Nathaneil, Sarena, Arjae, Nettamara, Emilia, Elliot, and many great grandchildren.

Photo Credit: Silver Spark
findagrave Mem# 80698197

Family

Marvin Leonard O'Donnell b. 20 September 1934, d. 20 January 1993

Child

Allan L. O'Donnell+ b. 29 Jul 1954, d. Jun 2018

Charlotte Hoffman Dickson

F, b. 22 October 1899

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

13 Apr 2026

Birth*

Charlotte Hoffman Dickson was born on 22 October 1899 in England, United Kingdom.

Baptism

She was baptized on 15 November 1899 in Holy Trinity, Hartlepool, Durham, England, United Kingdom.

Married Name

Her married name was Eilertsen.

Marriage*

She married George Francis Eilertsen, son of James Christian Eilertsen and Marian O'Neill.

Family

George Francis Eilertsen b. 1903

George Henry Dickson

M, b. 26 January 1874, d. 12 August 1952

George Henry Dickson (1874 - 1952)
Source: Brian Stubbings, Ancestry

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

13 Feb 2026

Birth*

George Henry Dickson was born on 26 January 1874.

Marriage*

He married Ellen Mae Brethour, daughter of William Brethour and Anna Maria Ryan, on 20 January 1907 in Uxbridge Twp., Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

George Henry Dickson died on 12 August 1952 at age 78.

Burial*

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

Source: Linda
Findagrave Mem# 83960105

Family

Ellen Mae Brethour b. 1885, d. 24 October 1951