The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

Robert Gillon

Charts

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

Last Edited

21 Mar 2021

Marriage*

Robert Gillon married Rachel Shier, daughter of John Shier and Anne Switzer, on 12 February 1861 in Kilscannell, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.¹

Family

Rachel Shier b. 1838, d. 4 July 1926

Children

John Shier Gillon+ b. 30 Jul 1864, d. 24 Oct 1948
Ellen Dumbreck Gillon b. 21 Dec 1867

Citations

[S104] Ireland, Seclect Marriages, 1619 - 1898, online \, FHL FIlm No. 101430, Ref ID p678IN13.

Anna Gilmon

F, b. 1878

Charts

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

Last Edited

27 Dec 2025

Birth*

Anna Gilmon was born in 1878.

Married Name

As of 19 December 1898,her married name was St. John.

Marriage*

She married Royal Mortimer St. John, son of John TOBIAS St. John and Eliza White, on 19 December 1898.

Family

Royal Mortimer St. John b. 1877

Susanne Gilmore

Last Edited

22 Dec 2020

Family

Paul Amess

Child

Clara Amess b. 1888

Bridget Gilomie

Last Edited

7 Jul 2019

Family

John McGlone

Child

Eliza Jane McGlone b. 23 Aug 1843, d. 27 Feb 1928

Amelia Adelaide Gilpin

F, b. 1858, d. 26 April 1939

Father

William Gilpin b. Jan 1809, d. 8 Oct 1874

Mother

Margaret Reid b. 1808, d. 12 May 1900

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

10 Apr 2019

Birth*

Amelia Adelaide Gilpin was born in 1858.

She was the daughter of William Gilpin and Margaret Reid.

Married Name

As of 6 May 1885,her married name was Doupe.

Marriage*

Amelia Adelaide Gilpin married Joseph Doupe, son of Henry Doupe and Lucy Leitle, on 6 May 1885 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Amelia Adelaide Gilpin appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Joseph Doupe in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.

Death*

Amelia Adelaide Gilpin died on 26 April 1939 in Brandon, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada; A number of friends of the late Mrs. A. A. Doupe assembled at the Brockie funeral home on Friday to pay final respects to her memory.
The body was taken to the Brandon cemetery and the following were pall bearers D Rose, E. R C Collins J Townsend, W Ledingham of this city Geo. Richards of North Brandon and F C Grant Chater. Rev. S J Parson officiated.

Burial*

She was buried in Brandon Cemetery, Section 28, Block A, Subplot 1, Brandon, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

Family

Joseph Doupe b. 15 September 1857, d. 6 May 1933

Children

William Henry Doupe+ b. 31 Mar 1886, d. 27 Oct 1952
Lenore Olive Doupe b. 17 Jul 1890

Anna Maria Gilpin

F, b. 1840, d. 1927

Father

William Gilpin b. Jan 1809, d. 8 Oct 1874

Mother

Margaret Reid b. 1808, d. 12 May 1900

Last Edited

7 May 2019

Birth*

Anna Maria Gilpin was born in 1840 in Ireland.

She was the daughter of William Gilpin and Margaret Reid.

Death*

Anna Maria Gilpin died in 1927 in Dereham, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

She was buried in St Marys Cemetery, Section C, St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Eliza Jane Gilpin

F, b. 22 March 1853, d. 11 May 1924

Father

William Gilpin b. Jan 1809, d. 8 Oct 1874

Mother

Margaret Reid b. 1808, d. 12 May 1900

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

10 Apr 2019

Birth*

Eliza Jane Gilpin was born on 22 March 1853 in Ontario, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of William Gilpin and Margaret Reid.

Married Name

As of 22 January 1879,her married name was Doupe.

Marriage*

Eliza Jane Gilpin married Adam Amos Doupe, son of Adam F. Doupe and Rachael M. Shier, on 22 January 1879 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.¹

(Witness) Census

Eliza Jane Gilpin appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Adam Amos Doupe in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Eliza Jane Gilpin appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Dodd King Tilton in Dereham Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Eliza Jane Gilpin died on 11 May 1924 in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada, at age 71; Late Mrs. A. A. Doupe – Sunday, May 11^th, 1924, at the home of her daughter, near Tillsonburg, Ont., there passed away one of Blanshard Townships native daughters in the person of Eliza Jane Gilpin, widow of the late Adam Doupe. She was born on the 22^nd of March 1853. of Irish parents, in the persons of William and Margaret Gilpin, who settled on the 10^th concession of Blanshard in the year 1852. Here she spent her life, until in January 1879, she became the wife of Adam Doupe, 2 years later they went to Kirkton and engaged in mercantile life and carried on the business known as J. Doupe & Co. For many years . Her later life was spent in London Township on the Sarnia Road close to the city. Here her husband died 12 years ago. Owing to ill health the last 3 years were spent at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dodd Tilton, near Tillsonburg. She was a life-long member of the Methodist church and active in all church work as long as her health permitted. She is survived by 2 daughters, (Josephine) Mrs.Edgar Kingdon, who resides near St Marys and (Olive) Mrs. Dodd Tilton, Tillsonburg; two sons, Victor, St. Paul, Minn. And Dr. Rupert, California; also 3 sisters, Miss Annie Gilpin, Tillsonburg; Sara, Los Angeles, Cal., and a brother J. J. Gilpin, Brussels. Funeral service was held at the Oatman Funeral Home, Tuesday, May 13^th, conducted by Rev. G. W. Dewey, a much beloved former pastor. Interment was made in Mount Pleasant cemetery. Deceased was beloved by a wide circle of relatives and friends for her many excellent qualities of head and heart.

From the Brussels Post, May 28, 1924.

Burial*

She was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo: Heather Badder

Family

Adam Amos Doupe b. 28 March 1848, d. 8 January 1912

Children

Josephine (Jessie) Margaret Louise Doupe+ b. 22 Oct 1879, d. 4 Jan 1959
Olive Adelaide Doupe+ b. 9 Jul 1884, d. 24 Oct 1960
William Julius VICTOR Doupe b. 6 Apr 1887, d. 18 May 1945
Dr. Rupert Gilpin Doupe+ b. 4 Jul 1890, d. 21 Mar 1953

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, DoupeDavid's Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Rev. John Wesley Gilpin

M, b. 1838, d. 1906

Father

William Gilpin b. Jan 1809, d. 8 Oct 1874

Mother

Margaret Reid b. 1808, d. 12 May 1900

Last Edited

16 Apr 2019

Birth*

Rev. John Wesley Gilpin was born in 1838 in Ireland.

He was the son of William Gilpin and Margaret Reid.

Death*

Rev. John Wesley Gilpin died in 1906 in Aberfoyle, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada; Rev. J W Gilpin PASSES AWAY - Monday evening about 5:45 o'clock . Rev J W Gilpin, Methodist minister of Aberfoyle near Guelph and brother to J J Gilpin of Brussels, passed away to his reward after a severe illness of 4 weeks of a complication of diseases. Funeral on Thursday, service being held in the Methodist church, Harriston. Mr Gilpin was the eldest son of the late Wm Gilpin of Blanshard township, Perth Co. And was born in Ireland in the year 1837. He entered the ministry 41 years agao and has been a successful pastor . He is survived by his wife, who was a Miss Bell and 5 sons and 8 daughters who will share in the sympathy of a wide circle of relatives and old friends.

The Brussels POst, Dec 7, 1905.

Margaret Gilpin

F, b. 1834, d. 13 July 1911

Father

William Gilpin b. Jan 1809, d. 8 Oct 1874

Mother

Margaret Reid b. 1808, d. 12 May 1900

Last Edited

16 Apr 2019

Birth*

Margaret Gilpin was born in 1834 in Ireland.

She was the daughter of William Gilpin and Margaret Reid.

Marriage*

Margaret Gilpin married Henry Irwin White.

Death*

Margaret Gilpin died on 13 July 1911 in Hartney, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada; There died at Hartney Man. On July 13^th Mrs. Margaret White, widow of the late H I White, aged 75 years. Mrs White was the eldest of eleven children born to Wm and Margaret Gilpin of Blanshard township, Perth countyand removed with her husband Henry Irwin White and children 25 years ago to Manitoba where they bought a section of land near Hartney . They prospered exceedingly well and were highly esteemed by all who knew them. Mr and Mrs. White had five children born to them, 4 sons and a daughter. Youngest son Herbert, a druggist in Winnipeg was killed 6 years ago in a wind storm and his mother got such a shock she never got over it and was an invalid ever since and died of heart failure on the sixth anniversary of his death July 13^th. Interment was made on the 15^th at Hartney, Mrs. White was the eldest sister of J J Gilpin of Brussels.

Family

Henry Irwin White b. 1834, d. 1898

Martha Gilpin

F, b. 1842, d. 1915

Father

William Gilpin b. Jan 1809, d. 8 Oct 1874

Mother

Margaret Reid b. 1808, d. 12 May 1900

Last Edited

7 May 2019

Birth*

Martha Gilpin was born in 1842 in Ireland.

She was the daughter of William Gilpin and Margaret Reid.

Married Name

Her married name was McGuffin.

Marriage*

Martha Gilpin married Albert McGuffin.

Death*

Martha Gilpin died in 1915 in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Family

Albert McGuffin b. 1851

Mary Gilpin

F, b. 1836, d. 1859

Father

William Gilpin b. Jan 1809, d. 8 Oct 1874

Mother

Margaret Reid b. 1808, d. 12 May 1900

Last Edited

7 May 2019

Birth*

Mary Gilpin was born in 1836 in Ireland.

She was the daughter of William Gilpin and Margaret Reid.

Death*

Mary Gilpin died in 1859 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

She was buried in St Marys Cemetery, Section C, St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Mary H. Gilpin

Last Edited

31 Dec 2022

Marriage*

Mary H. Gilpin married Robert Ivan Clancey.

Family

Robert Ivan Clancey

Child

Margaret Gilpin Clancey+ b. 4 May 1917, d. 16 May 1987

Sarah Gilpin

F, b. 1845, d. 1933

Father

William Gilpin b. Jan 1809, d. 8 Oct 1874

Mother

Margaret Reid b. 1808, d. 12 May 1900

Last Edited

14 Apr 2019

Birth*

Sarah Gilpin was born in 1845 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William Gilpin and Margaret Reid.

Death*

Sarah Gilpin died in 1933 in Kern, California, United States.

Thomas Gilpin

M, b. 1839, d. 1913

Father

William Gilpin b. Jan 1809, d. 8 Oct 1874

Mother

Margaret Reid b. 1808, d. 12 May 1900

Last Edited

8 Jun 2019

Birth*

Thomas Gilpin was born in 1839 in Ireland.

He was the son of William Gilpin and Margaret Reid.

Death*

Thomas Gilpin died in 1913 in Wiarton, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

William Gilpin

M, b. January 1809, d. 8 October 1874

Last Edited

7 May 2019

Birth*

William Gilpin was born in January 1809.

Marriage*

He married Margaret Reid.

Death*

William Gilpin died on 8 October 1874 at age 65; It is with feelings of sorrow that we have to chronicle this week the death of two of our old acquaintances, who have crossed the river to that bourne where sorrowing is no more. Mr. Gilpin, of the 10^th line of Blanshard, vacated this tenement of clay a few days since. He was father of Mr. W. H. Gilpin, druggist, of St Marys and in his 68^th year. The many relatives and friends of this good man deeply mourn his loss.

The Exeter Time, Oct. 15, 1874.

Burial*

He was buried in St Marys Cemtery, Section C, St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

CanadaGenWeb Cemetery Project

Family

Margaret Reid b. 1808, d. 12 May 1900

Children

Margaret Gilpin b. 1834, d. 13 Jul 1911
Mary Gilpin b. 1836, d. 1859
Rev. John Wesley Gilpin b. 1838, d. 1906
Thomas Gilpin b. 1839, d. 1913
Anna Maria Gilpin b. 1840, d. 1927
Martha Gilpin b. 1842, d. 1915
William Henry Gilpin b. 1844, d. 1911
Sarah Gilpin b. 1845, d. 1933
Eliza Jane Gilpin+ b. 22 Mar 1853, d. 11 May 1924
Amelia Adelaide Gilpin+ b. 1858, d. 26 Apr 1939

William Henry Gilpin

M, b. 1844, d. 1911

Father

William Gilpin b. Jan 1809, d. 8 Oct 1874

Mother

Margaret Reid b. 1808, d. 12 May 1900

Last Edited

14 Apr 2019

Birth*

William Henry Gilpin was born in 1844 in Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of William Gilpin and Margaret Reid.

Marriage*

William Henry Gilpin married Eliza Jane Meighen, daughter of Gordon Meighen and Isabelle Irwin, on 26 July 1876 in St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

William Henry Gilpin died in 1911 in Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Eliza Jane Meighen b. 1849, d. 1908

Gordon Gilroy

Last Edited

27 Jan 2024

Marriage*

Gordon Gilroy married Jennie Bouck.

Family

Jennie Bouck

Child

Ruth Helen Gilroy+ b. 1917, d. 14 Dec 2007

Ruth Helen Gilroy

F, b. 1917, d. 14 December 2007

Father

Gordon Gilroy

Mother

Jennie Bouck

Charts

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

Last Edited

27 Jan 2024

Birth*

Ruth Helen Gilroy was born in 1917 in Winchester, Dundas County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Gordon Gilroy and Jennie Bouck.

Married Name

Her married name was Miller.

Marriage*

Ruth Helen Gilroy married Frank P. Miller, son of Rev. John Wesley Miller and Lucinda Victoria Patrick.

Death*

Ruth Helen Gilroy died on 14 December 2007.

Source: Times Colonist, Victoria, B.C.
Dec. 17, 2007

Burial*

She was buried in Capital Memorial Gardens, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Frank P. Miller b. 1911, d. 2000

Albert Gingras

Last Edited

20 Dec 2019

Family

Clara Rose Weisgerber b. 17 December 1924, d. 15 November 2018

Child

Marie Madeline Gingras+ b. 26 Aug 1946, d. 10 Apr 2018

Marie Madeline Gingras

F, b. 26 August 1946, d. 10 April 2018

Marie Madeline Gingras-Shier (1948 - 2018)
Photo Credit: Hall Funeral Services

Father

Albert Gingras

Mother

Clara Rose Weisgerber b. 17 Dec 1924, d. 15 Nov 2018

Last Edited

28 Jan 2026

Birth*

Marie Madeline Gingras was born on 26 August 1946.

She was the daughter of Albert Gingras and Clara Rose Weisgerber.

Married Name

Her married name was Shier.

Death*

Marie Madeline Gingras died on 10 April 2018 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 71; Marie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK at the age of 71 years.

Marie is survived by her loving husband Paul; 3 sons, Michael Shier, Estevan, SK, Brent Shier (Michelle MacDonald), Estevan and Shane Shier (Joyce Carnate), Edmonton, AB; mother Clara Gingras, Regina, SK and one granddaughter Lynn Shier, Medicine Hat, AB; siblings, Frances Hoffart, Regina, SK, Joe (Janet) Gingras, Saskatoon, SK, Ernest (Paulette) Gingras, Regina, Richard Gingras, Regina, SK, Therese (Jim) Burgess, Calgary, AB, Valerie (Brad) Prather, Calgary, AB and Gloria (Harry) Thomson, England, UK; in-laws, Marlene Shier, Bonnie Shier, Mary and Kelvin Brock, Pat and Debbie Shier, Jackie and John Boettcher as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Marie was predeceased her father Albert Gingras; grandson Barry Shier; numerous aunts and uncles; 2 nephews; brother in-law Leonard Hoffart; Paul’s parents, Ralph and Jeanne Shier; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carole and Lou Stefura, Bernie Shier and Kenneth Shier.

The Memorial Service was held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel at Hall Funeral Services, Estevan with Sandy Dalziel officiating.The lunch reception was held immediately following the service at the St. Paul's United Church auditorium.The Private Family Inurnment took place in the Estevan City Cemetery Columbarium following the lunch.

The family of Marie would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital - Unit A for the excellent care given to Marie. They will be forever grateful.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice in memory of Marie.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Burial*

She was buried in Estevan City Cemetery, Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Anne Louise Girard

F, b. 1 May 1902

Anne Louise Girard (1902 - )
Photo: Sherry Shier-Erickson

Charts

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

Last Edited

6 Jul 2015

Birth*

Anne Louise Girard was born on 1 May 1902.

Married Name

As of August 1921,her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

She married John Frederick Shier, son of Adam Wellington Shier and Mary Tuck, in August 1921.

Family

John Frederick Shier b. 11 March 1903, d. 17 February 1998

Children

Lawrence Oliver Shier+ b. 30 Oct 1922
Rita Mary Esther Shier+ b. 23 Dec 1923, d. 19 Oct 1990
Vera Jane Shier b. 28 Jun 1926, d. 10 Aug 1928
Frederick Francis Shier+ b. 12 Aug 1927, d. 16 Jun 1975
Gene Girard Shier+ b. 7 Dec 1928, d. 26 Feb 2009

Charles L. Girard

M, b. 1888, d. 1980

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Corneil Benjamin Shier (1808 - 1893)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

24 Jan 2015

Marriage*

Charles L. Girard married Mabel Elizabeth Armstrong, daughter of James David Armstrong and Ellen Sparling.

Birth*

Charles L. Girard was born in 1888.

Death*

He died in 1980.

Family

Mabel Elizabeth Armstrong b. 16 March 1892, d. April 1986

Adelard Girouard

M, b. 5 April 1930, d. 10 December 2008

Father

Pius Girouard b. 7 Aug 1887, d. 4 Feb 1968

Mother

Edna Cormier b. 1904, d. 6 Oct 1999

Last Edited

4 Nov 2021

Birth*

Adelard Girouard was born on 5 April 1930 in Bouctouche, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada.

He was the son of Pius Girouard and Edna Cormier.

Marriage*

Adelard Girouard married Joyce Elaine Haynes, daughter of Arthur Scott Haynes and Annie Louisa Barham, in 1951.

Death*

Adelard Girouard died on 10 December 2008 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada, at age 78.

Family

Joyce Elaine Haynes b. 6 February 1930, d. 18 June 1992

Pius Girouard

M, b. 7 August 1887, d. 4 February 1968

Last Edited

4 Nov 2021

Birth*

Pius Girouard was born on 7 August 1887.

Marriage*

He married Edna Cormier in 1921.

Death*

Pius Girouard died on 4 February 1968 at age 80.

Family

Edna Cormier b. 1904, d. 6 October 1999

Child

Adelard Girouard b. 5 Apr 1930, d. 10 Dec 2008

Lloyd T. Givens

M, b. 1943, d. 1983

Father

Thomas John Givens b. 7 Apr 1903, d. 1984

Mother

Rebecca HELEN Speiran b. 14 Jan 1904, d. 1967

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Corneil Benjamin Shier (1808 - 1893)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

6 Dec 2020

Birth*

Lloyd T. Givens was born in 1943.

He was the son of Thomas John Givens and Rebecca HELEN Speiran.

Death*

Lloyd T. Givens died in 1983.

Burial*

He was buried in Mara Twp., Udney United Church Cemetery, Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit: Kevin Dee
Findagrave Mem# 101044738

Robert E. Givens

Last Edited

6 Dec 2020

Marriage*

Robert E. Givens married Ellen Warren.

Family

Ellen Warren

Child

Thomas John Givens+ b. 7 Apr 1903, d. 1984

Thomas John Givens

M, b. 7 April 1903, d. 1984

Father

Robert E. Givens

Mother

Ellen Warren

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Corneil Benjamin Shier (1808 - 1893)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

6 Dec 2020

Birth*

Thomas John Givens was born on 7 April 1903.

He was the son of Robert E. Givens and Ellen Warren.

Marriage*

Thomas John Givens married Rebecca HELEN Speiran, daughter of Alfred Speiran and Catherine Lowe, on 26 May 1926 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Thomas John Givens died in 1984.

Burial*

He was buried in Mara Twp., Udney United Church Cemetery, Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit: Kevin Dee
Findagrave Mem# 101044738

Family

Rebecca HELEN Speiran b. 14 January 1904, d. 1967

Child

Lloyd T. Givens b. 1943, d. 1983

Irene Ruth Glasgow

F, b. 1922, d. 12 July 2017

Irene Ruth Glasgow-Shier (1922- -2017)
Photo: Heartland Funeral Services

Father

Lloyd Glasgow

Mother

Ruth Unknown

Charts

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

Last Edited

24 Dec 2018

Birth*

Irene Ruth Glasgow was born in 1922.

She was the daughter of Lloyd Glasgow and Ruth Unknown.

Married Name

Her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

Irene Ruth Glasgow married Gordon Shier, son of Nicholas WESLEY Shier and Lucy MABEL Andrews.

Death*

Irene Ruth Glasgow died on 12 July 2017 in Olds, Alberta, Canada; Irene passed peacefully at the Olds Long Term Care Unit, on July 12, 2017 at the age of 94. Irene was predeceased by Gordie, her husband of 62 years, her four brothers Bill, Jim, Roy and Peter and her two sisters Marie and Louise. Irene will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Donna Taylor and Judy (Harold) Riley; seven grandchildren, Darrell (Melissa Felker) Taylor, Allen (Amiee Kondyra) Taylor, Shawn Riley, Colleen (Dan McKinley) Riley, Tim Riley, Kevin Riley and Mike (Kristin Makela) Riley; five great grandchildren, Jaden and Zachary Taylor, Nicholas and Claudia Taylor and Megan Riley as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
Irene worked for many years at the Olds Bakery and Co-op coffee bar. She was an avid gardener and generously shared her harvest with family and friends. On retirement Irene and Gordie travelled extensively in their motorhome metal detecting wherever they camped. Irene also loved to play bingo and go on bus trips to various casinos.
A private family gathering will take place at a later date.
For those wishing to do so memorial donations may be directed to the Olds Hospital, Long Term Care Unit at 3901 57 Ave. Olds, Ab. T4H 1T4.

From the Mountain View Gazette.

Family

Gordon Shier b. 18 November 1912

Lloyd Glasgow

Last Edited

19 Apr 2019

Family

Ruth Unknown

Child

Irene Ruth Glasgow+ b. 1922, d. 12 Jul 2017

George Alexander Glass

M, b. 1917, d. 2001

Father

William Albert Glass b. 1881, d. 1952

Mother

Rachel Rosalind Sparling b. 19 Nov 1890, d. 1945

Relationships

6th great-grandson 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
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

1 Mar 2016

Birth*

George Alexander Glass was born in 1917.

He was the son of William Albert Glass and Rachel Rosalind Sparling.

(Witness) Census

George Alexander Glass appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of William Albert Glass in Durham, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

George Alexander Glass married Elizabeth E. Harrison.

Death*

George Alexander Glass died in 2001.

Burial*

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

Photo: Genealogy Friend
Findagrave

Family

Elizabeth E. Harrison b. 1919, d. 2011

Gertrude Elizabeth Glass

F, b. 5 December 1914, d. 13 November 1989

Father

William Albert Glass b. 1881, d. 1952

Mother

Rachel Rosalind Sparling b. 19 Nov 1890, d. 1945

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
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

17 Jul 2019

Birth*

Gertrude Elizabeth Glass was born on 5 December 1914 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William Albert Glass and Rachel Rosalind Sparling.

(Witness) Census

Gertrude Elizabeth Glass appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of William Albert Glass in Durham, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 4 September 1937,her married name was MacGregor.

Marriage*

Gertrude Elizabeth Glass married John Albert MacGregor, son of John Edmund MacGregor and Annie Edna Connor, on 4 September 1937 in Durham, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Gertrude Elizabeth Glass died on 13 November 1989 at age 74.¹

Family

John Albert MacGregor b. 2 May 1913

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Sullivan Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

James A. Glass

Last Edited

1 Mar 2016

Family

Ida Search

Child

William Albert Glass+ b. 1881, d. 1952

Norman Sparling Glass

M, b. 9 September 1919, d. 22 February 1987

Father

William Albert Glass b. 1881, d. 1952

Mother

Rachel Rosalind Sparling b. 19 Nov 1890, d. 1945

Relationships

6th great-grandson 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
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

22 Oct 2018

Birth*

Norman Sparling Glass was born on 9 September 1919.

He was the son of William Albert Glass and Rachel Rosalind Sparling.

(Witness) Census

Norman Sparling Glass appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of William Albert Glass in Durham, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Norman Sparling Glass died on 22 February 1987 at age 67.

Burial*

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

Photo: Genealogy friend
Findagrave

Family

Child

William Roderick Glass b. 1953, d. 1975

William Albert Glass

M, b. 1881, d. 1952

Father

James A. Glass

Mother

Ida Search

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

17 Jul 2019

Birth*

William Albert Glass was born in 1881.

He was the son of James A. Glass and Ida Search.

Marriage*

William Albert Glass married Rachel Rosalind Sparling, daughter of Jacob GEORGE Sparling and Sarah Jane Newton, on 18 June 1913 in Durham, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

William Albert Glass appeared on the census of 1921 in Durham, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died in 1952.

Burial*

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

Photo: Scott Buschlen
Findagrave

Family

Rachel Rosalind Sparling b. 19 November 1890, d. 1945

Children

Gertrude Elizabeth Glass b. 5 Dec 1914, d. 13 Nov 1989
George Alexander Glass+ b. 1917, d. 2001
Norman Sparling Glass+ b. 9 Sep 1919, d. 22 Feb 1987

William Roderick Glass

M, b. 1953, d. 1975

Father

Norman Sparling Glass b. 9 Sep 1919, d. 22 Feb 1987

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

1 Mar 2016

Birth*

William Roderick Glass was born in 1953.

He was the son of Norman Sparling Glass.

Death*

William Roderick Glass died in 1975.

Burial*

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

Photo: Genealogy Friend
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John Glendining

M, b. 17 August 1852

Last Edited

9 Jan 2020

Birth*

John Glendining was born on 17 August 1852 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Rebecca Rachel St. John, daughter of James St. John Sr. and Jane Lloyd, in 1879.

Family

Rebecca Rachel St. John b. 16 September 1857, d. 15 September 1911

Alta Elizabeth Glendinning

F, b. 2 July 1910, d. 5 March 1994

Father

Dr. William JAMES Glendinning b. 21 Aug 1876, d. 27 Nov 1958

Mother

Florence Edna Shier b. 26 Sep 1879, d. 17 Nov 1956

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

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

Last Edited

14 Sep 2023

Birth*

Alta Elizabeth Glendinning was born on 2 July 1910 in Beaverton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Dr. William JAMES Glendinning and Florence Edna Shier.

(Witness) Census

Alta Elizabeth Glendinning appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Dr. William JAMES Glendinning in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Alta Elizabeth Glendinning died on 5 March 1994 at age 83.

Burial*

She was buried.

Annie Eliza Glendinning

F, b. 5 July 1874, d. 9 February 1958

Annie Eliza Glendinning-Miller (1874 - 1958)
Source: Ancestry.ca - Ken Miller

Father

James Glendinning b. 2 Jun 1849, d. 26 Nov 1929

Mother

Elizabeth Doble b. 20 Aug 1853, d. 16 Oct 1955

Charts

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

Last Edited

20 Jan 2024

Birth*

Annie Eliza Glendinning was born on 5 July 1874 in Brock Twp., Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of James Glendinning and Elizabeth Doble.

Married Name

As of 15 December 1897,her married name was Miller.

Marriage*

Annie Eliza Glendinning married George Robert Arthur Miller, son of John H. Miller and Mary Ann St. John, on 15 December 1897 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Annie Eliza Glendinning died on 9 February 1958 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 83.¹

Burial*

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

Family

George Robert Arthur Miller b. 9 September 1873, d. 3 May 1958

Children

John James EARLBY Miller b. 21 Oct 1900, d. 15 Jan 1919
William George LORNE Miller+ b. 9 Jun 1902, d. 3 Oct 1987
Zella RUBY Etheline Miller+ b. 24 Feb 1907, d. 22 Sep 1983

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Miller Family Tree by Ken Miller. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Henry Glendinning

M, b. 2 February 1823, d. 3 March 1864

Last Edited

3 Jan 2020

Marriage*

Henry Glendinning married Elizabeth (Betsey) Vrooman, daughter of Lieutenant Colonel James Vrooman and Jane Purdy.

Birth*

Henry Glendinning was born on 2 February 1823 in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom.

Death*

He died on 3 March 1864 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 41.

Family

Elizabeth (Betsey) Vrooman b. 19 November 1826, d. 28 January 1882

Child

James Glendinning+ b. 2 Jun 1849, d. 26 Nov 1929

James Glendinning

M, b. 2 June 1849, d. 26 November 1929

Father

Henry Glendinning b. 2 Feb 1823, d. 3 Mar 1864

Mother

Elizabeth (Betsey) Vrooman b. 19 Nov 1826, d. 28 Jan 1882

Last Edited

3 Jan 2020

Birth*

James Glendinning was born on 2 June 1849 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.¹

He was the son of Henry Glendinning and Elizabeth (Betsey) Vrooman.

Marriage*

James Glendinning married Elizabeth Doble.

Death*

James Glendinning died on 26 November 1929 in Brock Twp., Lot 3 Conc. 8, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 80.¹

Family

Elizabeth Doble b. 20 August 1853, d. 16 October 1955

Children

Annie Eliza Glendinning+ b. 5 Jul 1874, d. 9 Feb 1958
Dr. William JAMES Glendinning+ b. 21 Aug 1876, d. 27 Nov 1958

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Miller Family Tree by Ken Miller. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Jean Lilly Glendinning

F, b. 12 May 1913, d. 23 November 1998

Father

Dr. William JAMES Glendinning b. 21 Aug 1876, d. 27 Nov 1958

Mother

Florence Edna Shier b. 26 Sep 1879, d. 17 Nov 1956

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

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

Last Edited

29 Dec 2025

Name Variation

Jean Lilly Glendinning was also known as Jean Lillian Glendinning.

Birth*

She was born on 12 May 1913 in Thorah Twp., Beaverton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Dr. William JAMES Glendinning and Florence Edna Shier.

(Witness) Census

Jean Lilly Glendinning appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Dr. William JAMES Glendinning in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Jean Lilly Glendinning died on 23 November 1998 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, at age 85.

Burial*

She was buried in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Melvin Harold Glendinning

M, b. 29 June 1917, d. 7 July 1979

Melvin Harold Glendenning (1917 - 1979)
jeffrfrench Family Tree

Father

Dr. William JAMES Glendinning b. 21 Aug 1876, d. 27 Nov 1958

Mother

Florence Edna Shier b. 26 Sep 1879, d. 17 Nov 1956

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

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

Last Edited

10 Apr 2020

Birth*

Melvin Harold Glendinning was born on 29 June 1917 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Dr. William JAMES Glendinning and Florence Edna Shier.

(Witness) Census

Melvin Harold Glendinning appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Dr. William JAMES Glendinning in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Melvin Harold Glendinning married Laura I. Hawke on 23 June 1945.

Death*

Melvin Harold Glendinning died on 7 July 1979 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, at age 62.

Burial*

He was buried.