Descendants of William and Jane CALHOUN
 Fifth Generation 
35. Francis George KINGSTON (Elizabeth Jane "Jennie" CALHOUN12, William Henry3, Charles John2, William1) was born in 1908 in , , Ontario, Canada13 and died on September 17, 1990 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada13 aged 82.
Francis married Pearl SUTCLIFFE on April 25, 1028 in , Grey Co, Ontario, Canada. Pearl was born in 1906 in Sullivan Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died in 2003 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada13 aged 97.
The child from this marriage was:
63 i. Shirley KINGSTON
37. Viola KINGSTON (Elizabeth Jane "Jennie" CALHOUN12, William Henry3, Charles John2, William1) was born on November 27, 191514 and died on June 15, 198814 aged 72.
Viola married Allan James WALKER, son of Robert James WALKER and Carrie Julia HILLS, on September 10, 1939. Allan was born on December 5, 1916 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada14 and died in June 197514 aged 58.
Allan WALKER - Standardbred Drivers and Trainers Hall of Fame Inductee, 1996
Perhaps the most appropriate description of Allan Walker would be to say that he was "a horseman's horseman". Although he did not obtain his license to drive harness horses until the age of 36, and died at an early age of 58, Allan Walker is recognized as one of the great Canadian horsemen.
Renowned for his ability with trotters, Walker's name is associated with a number of notable performers, particularly during the 1960s, with MacDuffs Lassie, Clement Hanover, Cadenza and Invasion. In 1967 he enjoyed his finest moment when he guided Garma Alert to victory in the Walnut Hall Stakes in Lexington, Kentucky, where the filly established a four-heat world record.
Based near Owen Sound, Ontario, Walker was among the leading horsemen on The Ontario Jockey Club circuit. He captured several driving titles at both Greenwood Raceway and Garden City, including 1963 when he achieved an impressive UDRS of .490. He also earned the distinction of driving the winner (Nancy Patch) in the final race at Dufferin Park before the track closed in 1955. In addition to his on-track activities, Allan Walker took an active role off the track, serving as one of the first directors of the Ontario Harness Horse Association. His legacy to racing lived on through his children Bob, Jean, Larry and Paul, who continue to be successful participants in harness racing.
Children from this marriage were:
64 i. Jean WALKER
65 ii. Robert WALKER
66 iii. Larry WALKER
67 iv. Paul WALKER
43. Donna CALHOUN (Charles John13, William Henry3, Charles John2, William1)
Donna married John Boyd BRYCE, son of David William BRYCE and Margaret Alice FLEMING. John was born in 1935 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,15 died on December 29, 2004 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada15 aged 69, and was buried in Sanctuary Park Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Children from this marriage were:
68 i. Nancy BRYCE
Nancy married Jim KLINE.
+ 69 ii. Mary Lynn BRYCE
70 iii. Wayne BRYCE
Wayne married Lori (__?__).
71 iv. Patsy BRYCE
Patsy married Lloyd HAMMELL.
72 v. Connie BRYCE
Connie married Jerry OSADCA.
45. Willard Charles CALHOUN (Charles John13, William Henry3, Charles John2, William1) was born in 1926 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1996 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 70, and was buried in Chesley Cemetery, Elderlsie Twp, Ontario, Canada.
Willard married Helen Marguerite McGREGOR, daughter of David Collins McGREGOR and Annie Marjorie KINCAID, on June 7, 1947 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.7.,16 Helen was born on July 19, 1929 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,17 died on September 20, 2018 in Dobbinton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 89, and was buried in Chesley Cemetery, Elderlsie Twp, Ontario, Canada.
Helen Marguerite was born on Sunday, July 21, 1929 in Paisley Ontario to parents David and Annie (Kincaid) McGregor. She was a middle child in a family of 10. The family owned a small store in Paisley. Helen attended and finished high school in Paisley.
At an early age Helen went to work. The first job was delivering the Owen Sound Sun Times to the south end of Paisley while her sister Verna covered the north end. Then she went to work at Theakers Variety store in Paisley. With their large family they were all expected to contribute to help run the household. On weekends she loved heading to the arena to watch the local hockey team or attending local dances with her friends. On one such night at the Pavilion in Port Elgin she met a young man by the name of Willard Charles Calhoun. The two hit it off immediately and after a short courtship married on June 7, 1947 at the McGregor home. The young couple settled on the Calhoun homestead on the 10th of Elderslie. This "town girl" learned quickly how life was on the farm and she and Willard worked hard raising pigs, chickens and milking cows.
In 1950 they started their family and the Calhoun clan began to grow with the additions of Dennis (1950), Rod (1953), Doug (1955), Cheryl (1957), and Marlene (1959). They worked hard raising their family and making a living off their farm. Many years Helen accompanied Willard on his fall trips to the west to buy cattle. Driving to sales barns and ranches to purchase calves to send to Ontario. On one trip they packed up the car with three of their young kids and drove west. Willard sold the car to a rancher to sweeten the cattle deal and Helen had to pack up the family and come home by train. These fall calf runs continued for years and as the kids got older Willard and Helen would stay for upwards of a month travelling to ranches and sales barns to buy their calves. Willard loved the west and reluctantly Helen watched three of her children move west. In later years those trips west were to see their children and Alberta grandchildren. Helen's last trip out was in 2015.
Helen was an active volunteer in the community. She was a member of the Williscroft Women's Institute and Dobbinton UCW, a coordinator for the Community Catering Group in Chesley, a 4-H leader, and an assistant judge for baking at the Chesley Fall Fair. We can't even imagine the number of pounds of Christmas Cake and Gum Drop cake that Helen made with the Dobbinton church women to raise money for the church. She was always willing to help wherever it was needed.
Helen loved to sew and knit. She made many of her own and kids clothes. She worked tirelessly on making her one of a kind square dance dresses. Then she channeled that energy into knitting. Every grandchild received a special knitted item, a sweater, hat or mitts from their gramma. She curled, square danced, and lawn bowled. Willard and Helen joined the Sloans on the log sawing circuit and were quite competitive. They competed at community fairs and Timberfest competitions and travelled as far as Michigan to compete. Helen had a competitive streak and she brought home a few trophies she was very proud of. She truly enjoyed these adventures, the camaraderie and the social component that goes with it.
Helen was extremely gifted in the kitchen. She loved to cook and bake. Her famous "Flapper Pie" was a staple at all family functions and was frequently requested whenever she was going somewhere. She often had to feed numerous work crews during haying and harvest time. Taking hot meals to the field, packing lunches for them or feeding them at the table. Willard would regularly bring unannounced guests home at meal time and in a matter of minutes she was preparing and serving a fabulous meal including dessert to all.
In the fall of 1977 the Calhouns built their "castle on the hill" a mile east of the Homestead. Helen loved hosting backyard BBQ's, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas for the family and no one wanted to miss one. The new house was the perfect place for her to enjoy feeding and watching the birds.
Helen and Willard travelled extensively seeing most of Canada, the US, including Hawaii, Barbados and Bahamas however, Florida became their winter home. Helen continued to winter in Florida until 2010. When not travelling Helen was an avid Maple Leaf and Blue Jay fan and we always knew where she would be on game day cheering on her team!
Helen loved her family dearly and they always came first. She was very active in the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren teaching them how to bake, cook, and decorate cakes. She always attended their hockey, ringette, baseball, gymnastics, track and cross country events whenever she could.
Life forever changed for Helen in 1996 when she lost her beloved Willard to cancer. Although devastated, her strength and determination allowed her to continue on and later she showed her incredible strength to overcome her own cancer diagnosis. Helen was known as a strong, thoughtful and patient woman. She was full of fun and full of life and always loved a good joke right to the end. Everyone loved her. In recent years Helen's health began to decline, moving to the Village in 2012 before entering her final home, Brucelea Haven in 2017. She passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018, surrounded by her family, at the age of 89.
Loving mother of Dennis of R.R. #3 Chesley, Rod (Carol) of Swalwell, AB, Doug (Brenda) of R.R. #2 Dobbinton, Cheryl VandeGraft of Calgary and Marlene Bosse of Meaford. Helen will be dearly missed by her fourteen grandchildren, twenty six great-grandchildren and siblings Verna Cormack, Jimmy (Jean) McGregor, Enid Fenton, Vivian McGregor (Connie Mayjere). She will be fondly remembered by her extended family Peggy McGregor, Blanche Elder, Leonard (Pat) Calhoun, Ron (Marlene) Calhoun and Donna Bryce. Helen was predeceased by her husband Willard (1996), daughter-in-law Rosemary Calhoun, son-in-law Ed VandeGraft, great-grandson Tate McCallum, siblings Dorothy Ellis, Francis Webb, Jean Cobean, Duncan and Jack McGregor and special friend Margaret Gregg.
Obituary by Rhody Family Funeral Home, Chesley, Ontario
Children from this marriage were:
73 i. Dennis CALHOUN
Dennis married Rosemary ANKENMANN, daughter of Robert ANKENMANN and Jeanne NEVERS. Rosemary was born on July 24, 1949 and died on June 25, 2008 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 58.
74 ii. Rodney CALHOUN
Rodney married Carol EMKE, daughter of Vernon EMKE and Beatrice Lenore McKERROLL.
75 iii. Douglas CALHOUN
Douglas married Brenda (__?__).
76 iv. Cheryl CALHOUN
77 v. Marlene CALHOUN
46. Glenna Elizabeth CALHOUN (Clifford17, William Henry3, Charles John2, William1) was born in 1926 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on October 12, 2012 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 86.
Glenna married Bruce CLEMENTS, son of James Peter CLEMENTS and Mary Evelyn SPEER. Bruce was born on August 20, 1925 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on July 5, 1989 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 63.
Children from this marriage were:
78 i. Peter CLEMENTS
Peter married Ann (__?__).
79 ii. Carol CLEMENTS
Carol married Doug HINTON.
49. Islay Margaret SWEIGER (Willmetta CALHOUN18, William Henry3, Charles John2, William1) was born in 1923 and died on January 26, 2017 in Hanover, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 94.
Islay married Gordon Benjamin FAWCETT. Gordon was born on December 19, 1922, died on January 12, 2011 aged 88, and was buried in Tara Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 80 i. Judy FAWCETT
50. William McKenzie John "Jack" SWEIGER (Willmetta CALHOUN18, William Henry3, Charles John2, William1) was born on January 9, 1933 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on May 21, 2019 in Dobbinton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 86. He was usually called Jack.
William John "Jack" McKenzie Sweiger was born on January 9th, 1933 in Elderslie Township to Kenzie and Wilmetta (Calhoun) Sweiger. He joined older sister Islay (1924) and was later followed by younger sister Shirley (1934). The Sweiger family resided on the 10th Concession of Elderslie Township, where they engaged in mixed farming. The children attended S.S. #11 before moving on to high school. Unfortunately, the high school had recently burned down and had to be relocated to the Chesley Hotel. How convenient! Jack liked to play pool. Jack's stay in high school was short, however, as Jack told it when his pants were ink-stained by a leaking pen in his pocket, he decided that his school days were over. He then began farming with his father - a man he greatly admired and respected. Over the years they raised a variety of animals, including pigs, chickens, cows, and turkeys.
It was during this time that Jack's relationship with Doris Clements really began to take shape. Having first met when attending Sunday School and Bible School, they had known each other since childhood. It was during his teenage years that Jack professed that he was "going to marry that girl" and that he did on November 1, 1952 in the Clements family home in Dobbinton. Once married, Jack and Doris purchased the farm from Doris' mother and called it home. They welcomed sons Tim in 1953, Ted in 1954, Tom in 1955, Terry in 1956, and last but not least, Todd in 1962.
It was in 1963 that Jack was severely injured in a car accident. Unfortunately, he broke his back and spent the next four months and four days in hospital. Although the doctors thought he would never walk again they were eventually able to fuse his vertebrae together. After a lengthy recovery period, Jack was able to return to farming and establish a beef farming operation with his wife and sons.
Jack was not all work and no play. He and Doris enjoyed playing cards with friends and neighbours and square dancing with other couples in Hanover. Their interest in harness racing took them throughout Southwestern Ontario, and at one point they even owned their own horse named "Clement Hanover". Jack was known to throw a few bucks down on these races and usually fared rather well. In 1968, they purchased the cottage at Pike Bay where they spent countless days entertaining friends and family. Jack was an avid fisherman. Whenever possible, he and Doris would go out fishing. He loved the challenge of reeling in smallmouth bass and when it came to eating his catch, his favourite line was "perch taste like candy!" For many years, Jack and Doris would also head out from Lion's Head to go fishing for salmon. The beauty of the Niagara Escarpment added additional enjoyment for Jack. When not using the boat for fishing, Jack could be found on Pike Bay, teaching his children, grandchildren, and other people's children how to water ski. Finally, who could forget his love of cards (poker, solo, bridge or euchre)? He absolutely enjoyed winning. During the early years of his marriage, Jack was a frequent participant in the many card games, which occurred at the Dobbinton Store.
As the boys grew older, they worked closely with Jack and Doris on the farm. Business meetings were often held during lunch at the kitchen table where everyone enjoyed delicious meals prepared by Doris. The food was so good that the Sweiger sons would keep details from their spouses. Jack loved his sons dearly and worked hard to instill the values that had been passed down to him. He included them in the decision-making, continually grooming them on the ever-changing landscape that was agriculture. Jack was a pioneer in the industry and led the way by being one of the first individuals to build a slatted floor barn in 1976. It was in the 80's that he moved away from the Massey brand of farm equipment and began to buy green machines only. Jack's main passion on the farm always remained the cattle. Eventually, Sweigers sold their cattle and moved into cash cropping. When, at the age of 78, Jack retired from farming, this did not mean that he was totally out of the picture. On numerous occasions, he helped his boys with tractor work during the planting and harvest seasons. In fact, as recently as last year's harvest, he drove the grain buggy.
Retirement allowed Jack and Doris to spend more time together and do some travelling. For many years, often spending November into April in the sunny south, they called Florida (mainly North Fort Myers) their winter home. They loved the opportunity to host friends and family there. As well, they enjoyed travelling on numerous cruises. Upon returning home, once planting and harvest seasons were over, much of their time was spent at the cottage in Pike Bay.
Jack was a hardworking, honest, caring man who was a great listener. He had an excellent memory, was witty, and had a good sense of humour. Other than when he lost at cards, he was generally a happy individual. Jack was extremely proud of his family. He absolutely loved hearing about their successes. He kept a close eye on commodity markets and what was happening on the farm. When not spending time with friends and family he enjoyed taking in a Leafs' or Blue Jays' game on TV. In his younger years, he was an active member of the Chesley Curling Club. His other activities included snowmobiling, attending dances with Doris, reading (newspapers, farm publications, history), and listening to music. He was known to like his beef (especially steak) and had a fondness for anything sweet (particularly dessert or chocolate). His drink of choice was Rum and Coke, or maybe a Manhattan.
Sadly, Jack's health began to give him issues in February 2019 and he was hospitalized in Florida. On May 16th, in Owen Sound, he underwent surgery for gallbladder removal. Unfortunately, complications arose and he died suddenly on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in his 87th year.
Beloved husband of Doris. Loving father of Tim (Pearl), Ted (Connie), Tom (Karen), Terry (Louise) and Todd (Janice). Jack will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Trevor (Leigh-Anne), Tori (Greg), Tina (Cory), Scott (Jessica), Sarah, Tyson (Megan), Tyler, Kenzie (Alyssa), Kayla (Nicole), Karlee (Mark) and great-grandchildren Rachel, Lucas, Connor, Madison, Devin, Lana and Leah. He will be fondly remembered by his sister Shirley. Jack was predeceased by his sister Islay and his parents Kenzie and Wilmetta Sweiger.
Events
• farmed: Lot 29, Con 13, Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Jack married Doris CLEMENTS.
Children from this marriage were:
81 i. Ted SWEIGER was born in 195 in Arran Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Ted married Connie PEGELO.
82 ii. Terry SWEIGER
83 iii. Todd SWEIGER
84 iv. Tim SWEIGER
85 v. Tom SWEIGER
52. Wilma Ellen KINGSTON (Annie Velma CALHOUN19, William Henry3, Charles John2, William1) was born in 1926 in Dobbinton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on December 21, 2012 in St. Catherines, Lincoln Co, Ontario, Canada aged 86.
Wilma married John Wesley CHRISTIE, son of John Alexander "Jack" CHRISTIE and Jane Verdella "Della" FENTON, in 1948. John was born on March 6, 1924 in Mooresburg Sullivan Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died on April 15, 2013 in St. Catherines, Lincoln Co, Ontario, Canada aged 89.
Children from this marriage were:
86 i. Robert CHRISTIE
Robert married Natalie (__?__).
87 ii. Barbara CHRISTIE
Barbara married John GLEDHILL.
88 iii. Sherry CHRISTIE
Sherry married Don McOUSTRA.
89 iv. Susan CHRISTIE
90 v. Sandra CHRISTIE
Sandra married Don DUDAR.
62. Vernon HALL (Elma Loreen TRAUB25, Alice CALHOUN6, Charles John2, William1)
Vernon married someone.
His child was:
91 i. Denise HALL
Denise married (__?__) Chadney.
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