Lewis Jacob Harman
M, b. 10 September 1898, d. 1966
| Birth* | Lewis Jacob Harman was born on 10 September 1898 in Scott Twp., Zephyr, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of William Henry Harman and Eliza Ann Rynard. |
| (Witness) Census | Lewis Jacob Harman appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Henry Harman in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| (Witness) Census | Lewis Jacob Harman appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of William Henry Harman in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| (Witness) Census | Lewis Jacob Harman appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of William Henry Harman in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Marriage* | Lewis Jacob Harman married Otis Ethelwyn Railton, daughter of Theodore J. Railton and Estella Murrell, on 12 July 1927 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Death* | Lewis Jacob Harman died in 1966. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Toronto Necropolis Cemetery and Crematorium, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) Source: Lorelei Findagrave Mem# 102251539 |
Mary Beatrice Harman
F, b. 16 January 1889, d. 13 August 1933
| Birth* | Mary Beatrice Harman was born on 16 January 1889 in Uxbridge Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of Reuben P. Harman and Lucinda Umphrey. |
| Marriage* | Mary Beatrice Harman married Perrie Alvin Harold Henry James Washington Shier, son of Eliada Percival Shier and Margaret Ann Bryan, on 23 January 1912 in Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Married Name | As of 23 January 1912,her married name was Shier. |
| (Witness) Census | Mary Beatrice Harman appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Perrie Alvin Harold Henry James Washington Shier in 26 Waverley Road, Ward 8, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Death* | Mary Beatrice Harman died on 13 August 1933 in Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 44. |
| Burial* | She was buried on 15 August 1933 in Uxbridge Cemetery, Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
Mary Jane Harman
F, b. 11 December 1890, d. 8 January 1990
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Mary Jane Harman-Smith (1890 - 1990)
| Birth* | Mary Jane Harman was born on 11 December 1890 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of William Henry Harman and Eliza Ann Rynard. |
| (Witness) Census | Mary Jane Harman appeared on the census of 21 April 1891 in the household of William Henry Harman in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| (Witness) Census | Mary Jane Harman appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Henry Harman in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| (Witness) Census | Mary Jane Harman appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of William Henry Harman in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Married Name | As of 18 November 1914,her married name was Smith. |
| Marriage* | Mary Jane Harman married James Alexander Smith, son of George A. Smith and Mary J. Meek, on 18 November 1914 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) Photo: Ronald Wilkinson |
| (Witness) Census | Mary Jane Harman appeared on the census of June 1921 in the household of James Alexander Smith in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Death* | Mary Jane Harman died on 8 January 1990 in Whitby, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 99. |
| Burial* | She was buried in Sandford Community Cemetery, Scott Twp., Sandford, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) Photo: James Lemon Findagrave |
Milton Harman
M, b. 7 May 1894, d. 15 January 1963
| Birth* | Milton Harman was born on 7 May 1894 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of William Henry Harman and Eliza Ann Rynard. |
| (Witness) Census | Milton Harman appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Henry Harman in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| (Witness) Census | Milton Harman appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of William Henry Harman in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Marriage* | Milton Harman married Anna Vina Perrin, daughter of Samuel Perrin and Ada Parsons, on 20 November 1917 in Reach Twp., Victoria Corners, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Census* | Milton Harman appeared on the census of 1 June 1921 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Death* | He died on 15 January 1963 in Pickering Twp., Ajax, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 68. |
Morley Ewert Harman
M, b. 1920
Wilfred Harman
M, b. 27 July 1896, d. 24 May 1981
| Birth* | Wilfred Harman was born on 27 July 1896 in Scott Twp., Zephyr, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of William Henry Harman and Eliza Ann Rynard. |
| (Witness) Census | Wilfred Harman appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Henry Harman in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| (Witness) Census | Wilfred Harman appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of William Henry Harman in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Marriage* | Wilfred Harman married Martha Gertrude Thompson, daughter of James J. Thompson and Nancy Simpson, on 27 December 1923 in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Census* | Wilfred Harman appeared on the census of 1931 in Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Occupation* | He was a school teacher. |
| Death* | He died on 24 May 1981 in Oakville, Halton County, Ontario, Canada, at age 84. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Belsyde Cemetery, Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) Source: Robert McConnell Findagrave Mem# 74949186 |
William Henry Harman
M, b. 1864, d. 1938
| Birth* | William Henry Harman was born in 1864. |
| Marriage* | He married Eliza Ann Rynard, daughter of William Rynard and Mary Jane Shier. |
| Census* | William Henry Harman appeared on the census of 21 April 1891 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Census | He appeared on the census of 1901 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Residence* | He lived on 13 June 1908 in Scott Twp., Lot 24, Conc 3, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Census | He appeared on the census of 1911 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Census | He appeared on the census of 1921 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Death* | He died in 1938. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Uxbridge Cemetery, Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) Photo: Bev Dowson Findagrave |
William JOHN Harman
M, b. 2 January 1902, d. 5 March 1983
| Name Variation | William JOHN Harman was also known as John Harman. |
| Birth* | He was born on 2 January 1902 in Scott Twp., Zephyr, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of William Henry Harman and Eliza Ann Rynard. |
| (Witness) Census | William JOHN Harman appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of William Henry Harman in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| (Witness) Census | William JOHN Harman appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of William Henry Harman in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Marriage* | William JOHN Harman married Olive May Cronsberry on 28 November 1931 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Marriage* | William JOHN Harman married Verna Kathleen McNab, daughter of Archibald P. McNab and Edith Todd, on 12 January 1935 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Death* | William JOHN Harman died on 5 March 1983 at age 81. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada..jpg) Photo Credit: Islington Findagrave Mem# 144090804 |
Henry George Harmon
M, b. 19 January 1910, d. 15 December 1971
| Birth* | Henry George Harmon was born on 19 January 1910 in Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan, United States. |
| He was the son of Fredrick W. Harmon and Elizabeth Ann Stoll. |
| Marriage* | Henry George Harmon married Berneice Vivian Pangborn, daughter of Carl Hilliard Pangborn and Leticia Belle (Tish) Baucus, on 11 August 1935 in Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan, United States. |
| Death* | Henry George Harmon died on 15 December 1971 in Arizona, United States, at age 61. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan, United States. |
Larry Devell Harmon
M, b. 7 November 1935, d. 20 April 2002
Eva Margaret Harness
F, b. 1910, d. 2004
Charles Harper
M, b. 1867, d. 1933
| Birth* | Charles Harper was born in 1867 in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Marriage* | He married Eliza Jane Rynard, daughter of Michael Rynard and Mary JANE Shier, on 8 February 1899 in Scott Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; Registration # 46941. |
| Census* | Charles Harper appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Uxbridge Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Census | He appeared on the census of 1911 in Uxbridge Twp., Goodwood, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Census | He appeared on the census of 1921 in Uxbridge Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Death* | He died in 1933. |
Evelyn May Harper
F, b. 3 May 1905
| Birth* | Evelyn May Harper was born on 3 May 1905 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of Charles Harper and Eliza Jane Rynard. |
| (Witness) Census | Evelyn May Harper appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Charles Harper in Uxbridge Twp., Goodwood, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| (Witness) Census | Evelyn May Harper appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Charles Harper in Uxbridge Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Married Name | As of 31 July 1933,her married name was Beech. |
Howard Ellesworth Harper
M, b. 5 November 1899, d. 1955
| Birth* | Howard Ellesworth Harper was born on 5 November 1899 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of Charles Harper and Eliza Jane Rynard. |
| (Witness) Census | Howard Ellesworth Harper appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Charles Harper in Uxbridge Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| (Witness) Census | Howard Ellesworth Harper appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Charles Harper in Uxbridge Twp., Goodwood, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| (Witness) Census | Howard Ellesworth Harper appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Charles Harper in Uxbridge Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Marriage* | Howard Ellesworth Harper married Lucy Sophia Redmond on 16 April 1924 in Belleville, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Death* | Howard Ellesworth Harper died in 1955. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Goodwood Cemetery, Goodwood, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
Irene Victoria Harper
F, b. 8 March 1901, d. 1985
| Birth* | Irene Victoria Harper was born on 8 March 1901 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of Charles Harper and Eliza Jane Rynard. |
| (Witness) Census | Irene Victoria Harper appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Charles Harper in Uxbridge Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| (Witness) Census | Irene Victoria Harper appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Charles Harper in Uxbridge Twp., Goodwood, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| (Witness) Census | Irene Victoria Harper appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Charles Harper in Uxbridge Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Occupation* | Irene Victoria Harper was was a teacher on 18 August 1926. |
| Married Name | As of 18 August 1926,her married name was Jones. |
| Marriage* | She married George CECIL Jones on 18 August 1926 in Goodwood United Church, Uxbridge Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Death* | Irene Victoria Harper died in 1985. |
| Burial* | She was buried in Goodwood Cemetery, Uxbridge Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. Photo: Mary Lou Reed CanadaGenWeb.org |
Jessie Mildred Harper
F, b. 1 December 1902, d. 24 March 1964
| Birth* | Jessie Mildred Harper was born on 1 December 1902 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of Charles Harper and Eliza Jane Rynard. |
| (Witness) Census | Jessie Mildred Harper appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Charles Harper in Uxbridge Twp., Goodwood, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| (Witness) Census | Jessie Mildred Harper appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Charles Harper in Uxbridge Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Married Name | As of 16 November 1938,her married name was Beaver. |
| Marriage* | Jessie Mildred Harper married Harper Alexander Beaver, son of William Beaver and Lottie Jane Brown, on 16 November 1938 in Pickering Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Death* | Jessie Mildred Harper died on 24 March 1964 at age 61. |
| Burial* | She was buried in St. Andrews & St. James Cemetery, Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. |
Fred William Harris
M, b. 1 April 1923
Frederick Norman Harris
M, b. 1895
Hannah Harris
F
Family | John Burnham b. 20 March 1779, d. 6 January 1841 |
| Child | |
John Harris
M, b. 1830, d. 16 January 1892
| Birth* | John Harris was born in 1830. |
| He was the son of John Harris and Phoebe Unknown. |
| Marriage* | John Harris married Mary Shier, daughter of Samuel Shier and Anne Smith, on 22 July 1880 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; Reg Number 37326.
Married later in life, no indication of children.1 |
| Census* | John Harris appeared on the census of 1881 in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Fact 1* | John Harris farmed in the 9th Conc. of Reach Twp. |
| Census | He appeared on the census of 1891 in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Death* | He died on 16 January 1892 in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
Family | Mary Shier b. 27 February 1832, d. 28 February 1910 |
Citations
- [S86] Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1826 - 1936, online \, Marriage of John Harris and Mary Shier.
June Mary Harris
F, b. 4 October 1921
Citations
- [S47] Unknown author, "E-Mail Message," e-mail message from \ (unknown address) to unknown recipient, from Beverly Lavigne.
Lillian Rocheford Harris
F, b. 1884, d. 1918
Marguerite Mary Theo Harris
F, b. 1911, d. 1997
Peter EDWARD Harris
M, b. 6 February 1896, d. 14 April 1966
| Name Variation | Peter EDWARD Harris was also known as Edward Harris. |
| Name Variation | Peter EDWARD Harris was also known as Edward Horetski. |
| Birth* | He was born on 6 February 1896 in Grind Stone City, Huron County, Michigan, United States. |
| Marriage* | He married Eula Beatrice Shier, daughter of William H. Shier and Sarah Jane Legg, on 23 April 1920 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; Eula Beatrice Shier required that her husband change his name from Horetski to Harris, or she would not marry him. |
| Death* | Peter EDWARD Harris died on 14 April 1966 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, at age 70. |
Charles Harrison
M, b. October 1901
Dorothy Elaine Harrison
F, b. 20 November 1913, d. 25 January 1974
| Birth* | Dorothy Elaine Harrison was born on 20 November 1913. |
| She was the daughter of George Norton Harrison and Nina BERNICE Rynard. |
| Married Name | Her married name was Graham. |
| Marriage* | Dorothy Elaine Harrison married Gerald E. Graham. |
| Death* | Dorothy Elaine Harrison died on 25 January 1974 at age 60. |
Elizabeth E. Harrison
F, b. 1919, d. 2011
Evelyn Grace Emma Harrison
F, b. 9 November 1915
| Married Name | As of 21 June 1915,her married name was Jamieson. |
| Birth* | Evelyn Grace Emma Harrison was born on 9 November 1915 in Scott Twp., Lot 29, Conc. 6, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of George Norton Harrison and Nina BERNICE Rynard. |
| Marriage* | Evelyn Grace Emma Harrison married David Gordon Jamieson, son of David Francis Jamieson and Agnes Keenan, on 21 June 1941 in Presbyterian Manse, Bracebridge, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. |
Everett Benjamin Harrison
M, b. 10 August 1894, d. 6 August 1956
| Birth* | Everett Benjamin Harrison was born on 10 August 1894 in Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of Richard Graham Harrison and Catherine LEVINA Shier. |
| (Witness) Census | Everett Benjamin Harrison appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Richard Graham Harrison in Twp. 3 Range 34, Saskatchewan, Canada. |
| (Witness) Census | Everett Benjamin Harrison appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Catherine LEVINA Shier in Mt. Pleasant Municipality, Assiniboia District, Saskatchewan, Canada. |
| Marriage* | Everett Benjamin Harrison married Beth Marion Murgatroyd, daughter of Murray Murgatroyd and Fanny Adams. |
| Death* | Everett Benjamin Harrison died on 6 August 1956 in Murrayville, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, at age 61; HARRISON -- Everett Benjamin Harrison. Late of 20329 New McLellan Road, Langley, B.C., passed away August 6, 1956, age 61 years. Survived by his loving wife, 1 son Bruce, RCAF, Cold Lake, Alberta; 1 daughter Donna, Vancouver; his mother & 2 brothers in Oxbow, Saskatchewan. Funeral services will be held in Columbia Funeral Chapel, Langley, Thursday, August 9 at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Canon A. Fraser officiating. Interment, Murrayville Cemetery. No flowers by request. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Murray Cemetery, Murrayville, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada..jpg) Photo Credit: dianthus120 Findagrave Memorial # 144287906
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Dr. Frank Lloyd Harrison
M, b. 29 November 1882, d. September 1965
| Birth* | Dr. Frank Lloyd Harrison was born on 29 November 1882 in Bingham Twp., Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan, United States. |
| He was the son of Dr. Richard Harrison and Elizabeth P. Unknown. |
| Marriage* | Dr. Frank Lloyd Harrison married Josephine Elvin in 1908. |
| Occupation* | Dr. Frank Lloyd Harrison was a veterinarian in 1936. |
| Marriage* | He married Viola BLANCHE Smith, daughter of Archibald Smith and Mary Ann Shier, on 8 October 1936 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, United States. |
| Census* | Dr. Frank Lloyd Harrison appeared on the census of 1940 in Colfax Twp., Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan, United States. |
| Death* | He died in September 1965 in Michigan, United States, at age 82..jpg) Source: The Times Herald Port Huron, Michigan, Sept 4, 1965 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Colfax Cemetery, Michigan, United States. |
George Norton Harrison
M, b. 24 November 1884, d. 22 October 1953
Gordon Leslie Harrison
M, b. 1929, d. 12 August 2021
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Gordon Leslie Harrison (1929 - 2021)
Source: LowandLow
| Birth* | Gordon Leslie Harrison was born in 1929. |
| He was the son of Zachariah Leslie Harrison and Edith PEARL Shier. |
| Marriage* | Gordon Leslie Harrison married Mary Little in 1956. |
| Death* | Gordon Leslie Harrison died on 12 August 2021; It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon Harrison on August 12, 2021 at the grand age of 95.
Gordon will be deeply missed by his wife Mary who together just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Brian (Marilyn), June (Roger) and Blair (Irene) were very lucky to call Gordon their dad. Gordon was a special grandpa to Melissa (Cam), Lisa (Mike), Lauren (Stephen), and Brooke (David) and a great grandpa to Sloane, Ella and Myles. Predeceased by siblings Lloyd, Berniece, Verna and sister-in-law Doreen. Survived by brother-in-law Jack.
Gordon was proud of his farming roots which was followed by an enriching volunteer career with Community Care that lasted into his 92nd year. Gordon was always ready for a game of euchre and loved to dance and travel. For years, special memories were made hosting family and friends at the cottage.
Thank you, Dr Wilson, for all you have done and thank you Oak Ridges Hospice for the loving care you provided these past two months.
If you wish, the family would appreciate memorial donations to Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry or St Andrew’s-Chalmers Presbyterian Church in Uxbridge.
Visitation will take place Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Box 388, Uxbridge (905-852-3073). The family will be holding a private service. |
Harold Richard Harrison
M, d. 2006
Herbert Hezlegrave Harrison
M
Kenneth Herbert Harrison
M, b. 10 August 1910, d. 3 June 2006
| Birth* | Kenneth Herbert Harrison was born on 10 August 1910. |
| He was the son of Herbert Hezlegrave Harrison and Frances Evelyn Young. |
| Marriage* | Kenneth Herbert Harrison married Olive Beatrice Fair, daughter of John Fair and Margaret Ann Orr, on 4 January 1936..jpg) Photo Credit: Shelley SMith |
| Death* | Kenneth Herbert Harrison died on 3 June 2006 in Reach Twp., Community Nursing Home, Port Perry, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 95. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Brock Twp., Sunderland Cemetery, Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
Lillis May Harrison
F, b. 26 November 1883, d. December 1969
| Birth* | Lillis May Harrison was born on 26 November 1883 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| She was the daughter of George Harrison and May Harrison. |
| (Witness) Marriage | Lillis May Harrison witnessed the marriage of Beatrice Alberta Shier and Walter Lawson Barton on 8 September 1897 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.   |
| Marriage* | Lillis May Harrison married Arthur Wellesley Reid on 7 May 1902 in Lindsay, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Occupation* | Lillis May Harrison was was Lucy Maud Montgomery's first local household helper from 1912 to 1915 when the MacDonalds lived in Leaksdale, Ontario in 1912. |
| Name Variation | Lillis May Harrison was also known as Lillis Reid from a previous marriage. |
| Marriage* | She married Robert Timothy Shier, son of James Shier and Mary Ann Mooney, on 14 December 1915 in Leaskdale, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Married Name | As of 14 December 1915,her married name was Shier. |
| (Witness) Census | Lillis May Harrison appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Robert Timothy Shier in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| (Witness) Fact 1 | Lillis May Harrison witnessed the Fact 1 of Morley Roy Shier; On October 3, 1911, Montgomery as Mrs. Ewan MacDonald was introduced as the minister’s new wife and honoured with a reception dinner at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. Three of the families she met that evening – The Shiers, the Brookses and the Lapps – would never have expected to be mentioned in her books. Catherine* and James Shier’s farm was located a few acres away from the Leaskdale Church. They had three children in 1911: Mabel was nineteen; Morley, sixteen, was a student at Uxbridge High School; and Harvey was nine.
The sons [of the three families] would have known the MacDonald’s for only a few years, but their families and relations became friends especially the younger siblings because they grew up during the fourteen years that Montgomery created and directed the Young People’s Association.
Morley Roy Shier knew “Mrs. Mac” for about two years before he left to attend the University of Toronto’s teacher-preparation program. Bob Brooks was in Ewan’s congregation for about 6 years before he enlisted. Gordie Lapp was at home foe only a year before leaving to work and study pharmacy. They joined three different military units at different times between 1915 and 1917. These three young men represent the sacrifices that small communities all over Canada invested in the world conflict. Montgomery planned, wrote and revised Rainbow Valley during the final years of the war, from 1917 to 1918. Montgomery penned the dedication to the pilot Morley Shier and the two soldiers Bob Brookes and Gordie Lapp, when she finished the Rainbow Valley manuscript in late December 1918, three months after the death of the last casualty, Flight Lieutenant Shier.
Several Shier family members were Montgomery’s friends, including Morley’s cousin, Mary Shier McLeod. Readers of Montgomery’s journals will recall Morley’s uncle, Dr. Walter Columbus Shier, who was a physician in Leaskdale and Uxbridge. Dr. Shier attended the MacDonald family and was the first doctor to treat Ewan’s depression. Another uncle was Rob Shier** who lived in Zephyr; his third wife was Lillis Harrison (Lily Reid), Montgomery’s household helper from 1912 to 1915 and a trusted friend throughout Montgomery’s life.
Morley was a teacher first at Corson’s Siding, northeast of Leaskdale and then at Earl Grey School in Toronto. Shortly after Montgomery began work on Rainbow Valley, Morley stared pilot training. He went to England in May 1918, after basic flight training, to learn combat and reconnaissance skills at the British advanced flying schools. He was assigned to the 256th Royal Air force Squadron formed in June 1918 at Seahouses, Northumberland. The squadron did coastal surveillance for German submarines and flew two-seater Canadian built de Havilland DH-6 planes, with a range of about four hours of flight. One of the many nicknames for the DH-6 was “the Flying Coffin”.
Shier became an active RFC pilot in June 1918 at the age of twenty-three. About one-quarter of the RFC squadron crews were Canadian. Most RFC combat pilots survived an average of about three weeks once they began their combat flights. Although reconnaissance pilots were not exposed to enemy fire as often as combat pilots, the risk to them was still significant; they were not armed but could carry bombs, and parachutes were not allowed because they were too heavy. After two months of flying, Flight Lieutenant Shier and his plane went down in the fog in the North Sea on Sept 6, 1918 about twenty miles from shore. Montgomery did not hear of Morley’s death until a month later, three days before Germany and Austria agreed to peace in October 1918.Shier’s name is on the Hollybrook Memorial in Southampton, England, erected by the Imperial Ware Graves Commission with the names of those lost at sea. Members of the Shier family placed a marker in the cemetery at Leaskdale and a plaque in the church to honour him at home.
*a daughter of Jacob Shier and Catherine Rynard. **Robert Timothy Shier
The preceding are excerpts from” L.M. Montgomery’s Rainbow Valleys, The Ontario Years, Chapter 2, To The Memory of Leaskdale and the Loss in the Great War, by Mary Beth Cavert. |
| Death* | Lillis May Harrison died in December 1969 in Scott Twp., Zephyr, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 86. |
| Burial* | She was buried in Scott Twp., Foster Memorial Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
Margaret Nellie Harrison
F, b. 1925, d. 5 March 2009
| Birth* | Margaret Nellie Harrison was born in 1925. |
| Marriage* | She married Burton McLean Woyce, son of Jacob GARFIELD Woyce and Jeanetta Ethel (Nettie) Shier, on 10 July 1948. |
| Married Name | As of 10 July 1948,her married name was Woyce. |
| Death* | Margaret Nellie Harrison died on 5 March 2009 in Barrie, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada; WOYCE, Margaret Nellie - Passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Royal Victoria Hospital on Thursday March 5th 2009 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Burton. Dear mother of Paul and his wife Viola of Barrie and Dave and his wife Cheryl of Streetsville. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Christopher, Samantha, Kyle and Katie. Predeceased by her son Albert. Friends may call at the Jennett Chapel of the McCLELLAND & SLESSOR FUNERAL HOME, 152 Bradford Street in Barrie on Sunday March 8th 2009 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.funeralhome.on.ca 11435698. |
Maynard Richard Robert Harrison
M, b. 18 April 1898, d. 1980
| Birth* | Maynard Richard Robert Harrison was born on 18 April 1898 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of Richard Graham Harrison and Catherine LEVINA Shier. |
| (Witness) Census | Maynard Richard Robert Harrison appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Richard Graham Harrison in Twp. 3 Range 34, Saskatchewan, Canada. |
| (Witness) Census | Maynard Richard Robert Harrison appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Catherine LEVINA Shier in Mt. Pleasant Municipality, Assiniboia District, Saskatchewan, Canada. |
| Death* | Maynard Richard Robert Harrison died in 1980. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Oxbow Cemetery, Oxbow, Estevan Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada..jpg) Photo:Yolli Findagrave |
Melvin LLOYD Shier Harrison
M, b. 13 May 1920, d. 5 April 2008
| Name Variation | Melvin LLOYD Shier Harrison was also known as Lloyd Harrison. |
| Birth* | He was born on 13 May 1920 in Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| He was the son of Zachariah Leslie Harrison and Edith PEARL Shier. |
| Marriage* | Melvin LLOYD Shier Harrison married Jean Margaret Bagshaw, daughter of Wilmot Russell Bagshaw and Mary Helen Vallentyne, in 1952. |
| Death* | Melvin LLOYD Shier Harrison died on 5 April 2008 in Markham Stouffville Hospital, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 87; HARRISON, Lloyd Suddenly on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Markham Stouffville Hospital, in his 88th year. Lloyd has gone to be with his beloved wife Jean. Dear father of Ralph (Tami), Glenn (Deborah), and Anna (Kevin). Loving grandfather to Crystal (Brian), Scott, Jeff, Blake, Klarke, Ashley and Derek. Great- grandfather to Caden. Survived by his brother Gordon and sister Verna, predeceased by his sister Bernice Smith. Resting at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. South, Uxbridge, 905-852-3073 on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 1 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Interment Foster Memorial Cemetery. In Lloyd's memory, donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?n=lloyd-harrison&pid=125192773#sthash.J3SBav2I.dpuf. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Scott Twp., Foster Memorial Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
Reta BERNICE Harrison
F
| Reta BERNICE Harrison was the daughter of Zachariah Leslie Harrison and Edith PEARL Shier. |
| Name Variation | Reta BERNICE Harrison was also known as Bernice Harrison. |
| Married Name | As of 1949,her married name was Smith. |
Dr. Richard Harrison
M
| Marriage* | Dr. Richard Harrison married Elizabeth P. Unknown. |
| Occupation* | Dr. Richard Harrison was a veterinarian. |
Richard Graham Harrison
M, b. 1860, d. 1920
| Birth* | Richard Graham Harrison was born in 1860. |
| Marriage* | He married Catherine LEVINA Shier, daughter of Robert Shier and Susan Cronsberry, on 21 June 1893 in Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Fact 1* | (an unknown value.) |
| Census* | Richard Graham Harrison appeared on the census of 1911 in Twp. 3 Range 34, Saskatchewan, Canada. |
| Death* | He died in 1920. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Carnduff Cemetery, Saskatchewan, Canada. |