Descendants of John & Mary Ann ELWES/ELVES



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31. Albert ELVES (Alexander James8, William2, John1) was born on June 4, 1872 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.3,9

Events

• He worked as a stableman in 1901 in Cargill, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Albert married Eva M. GENDRON, daughter of Samuel GENDRON, on October 25, 1899 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.8 Eva was born on April 1, 1878 in , , Ontario, Canada.9

The child from this marriage was:

   91 F    i. Dau. ELVES was born on November 25, 1900 in Cargill, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada8 and died on December 2, 1900 in Cargill, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.8

34. Emma Mariah ELVES (Alexander James8, William2, John1) was born on January 21, 1879 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,3,7,9,17 died in 1957 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada6 aged 78, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Emma married Albert E. ARCHER, son of Samuel ARCHER and Mary A. FORD, on November 27, 1912 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.8 Albert was born on September 5, 1882 in Clinton, Huron Co, Ontario, Canada,6,9 died on November 22, 1976 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada27 aged 94, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• Albert resided at the home of Richard Pearce on Regent Street in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1911.

Children from this marriage were:

   92 M    i. Elwood ARCHER was born on July 22, 1915 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,8 died on June 19, 197727 aged 61, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 93 F    ii. Irma Mary ARCHER was born on October 19, 1917 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,8,28 died on March 23, 2012 in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada28 aged 94, and was buried in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada.

37. Mary Elizabeth ELVES (David9, William2, John1) was born on April 28, 1865 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.3,9

Mary married John C. YOUNG, son of William YOUNG and Elspeth "Elizabeth" HARDIE, on June 30, 1891 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.11 John was born on November 1, 1852 in , Huntingdon Co, Québec, Canada9 and died on May 25, 1919 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada8 aged 66.

• Marriage witnessed by William YOUNG of Brant & Melinda Jane ELVES of Elderslie.

Children from this marriage were:

   94 M    i. Stillborn YOUNG was born on June 20, 1892 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada21 and died on June 20, 1892 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.21

   95 M    ii. William Hardie YOUNG was born on September 7, 1893 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.9,21

+ 96 M    iii. Joseph Wilbert YOUNG was born on December 21, 1896 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.9,21

   97 M    iv. David A. YOUNG was born on November 10, 1897 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.9

   98 M    v. Clarence Hardy YOUNG was born on June 8, 1900 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.9

+ 99 M    vi. John Ewart YOUNG was born on March 11, 1909 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada21,29 and died on March 1, 2003 in Brantford, Brant Co, Ontario, Canada aged 93.

   100 F    vii. Florence YOUNG was born in March 1910 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada29 and died on November 21, 1994 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 84.

Florence married Edward FOSTER.

39. John Solomon ELVES (David9, William2, John1) was born on September 21, 1869 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada3 and died in September 1953 in Lethbridge, , Alberta, Canada20 aged 84.

John married Jessie Rowena DARROCH, daughter of Donald DARROCH and Jessy BUIE, on June 28, 1904 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.8.,18 Jessie was born in 1878 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada3 and died on September 14, 1974 in Lethbridge, , Alberta, Canada20 aged 96.

Children from this marriage were:

   101 F    i. Mary Jessie Rowena ELVES was born on June 15, 1905 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada20 and died in January 1983 in Calgary, , Alberta, Canada20 aged 77.

Mary married Donald St. James MOORE.

Mary next married Hugh CAMPBELL.

   102 M    ii. Harold Raymond ELVES was born on August 2, 1906 in Calgary, , Alberta, Canada20 and died on May 5, 1983 in Lethbridge, , Alberta, Canada20 aged 76.

Harold married Helen POGSON.

Harold next married Josephine HARRIS.

Harold next married Gladys CUNNINGHAM.

   103 F    iii. Margaret Elizabeth ELVES

Margaret married Leslie Earl INGLES.

45. Sarah Lavina ELVES (David9, William2, John1) was born on July 30, 1881 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada7 and died on January 6, 1965 in Regina, , Saskatchewan, Canada22 aged 83.

Sarah married John McCAW, son of William McCAW and Mary McCAULEY, on January 17, 1906 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.8 John was born on July 7, 1879 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada3,21 and died on August 9, 1970 in Qu'Appelle, , Saskatchewan, Canada22 aged 91.

• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Rev. C. W. Cosins of Paisley witnessed by FrankElves of Elderslie and Helen McCaw of Brant Twp.

Events

• John resided at the time of his marriage in Weir Hill, Assiniboine District.

Children from this marriage were:

   104 F    i. Edith Mae McCAW was born on November 21, 1907 in Weir Hill, Assiniboine Dist, Saskatchewan, Canada8 and died on August 7, 1989 in Victoria, , British Columbia, Canada22 aged 81.

Edith married William Frederick BATTY, son of Arthur BATTY and Edna (__?__). William was born on November 15, 1907 in , , Saskachewan, Canada22 and died on May 25, 1975 in Victoria, , British Columbia, Canada22 aged 67.

   105 F    ii. Jean Bernaldine McCAW was born in June 1909 in Weir Hill, Assiniboine Dist, Saskatchewan, Canada17 and died on September 18, 1987 in Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada22 aged 78.

Jean married Orrin Renwich MOONEY, son of John Ashworth MOONEY and Mary Ann HENRY, on June 17, 1934 in Qu'Appelle, , Saskatchewan, Canada.22 Orrin was born on December 17, 190622 and died on November 11, 1979 in Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada aged 72.

   106 M    iii. William David Gaynel McCAW was born on March 12, 1917 in Lampman, , Saskatchewan, Canada22 and died on June 23, 2007 in Tsawwassen, , British Columbia, Canada22 aged 90.

William married Mearl Elaine DRAPER, daughter of Andrew James DRAPER and Gladys Ruth SADLEMYER. Mearl was born about 191822 and died on January 16, 2003 in Regina, , Saskatchewan, Canada22 aged about 85.

   107 M    iv. Son McCAW

   108 F    v. Frances Lillian McCAW .

   109 M    vi. Son McCAW

52. John Albert ELWES (Edward11, William2, John1) was born on June 6, 1868 in Kirkfield, Victoria Co, Ontario, Canada,3,23 died on May 24, 1925 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 56, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• He worked as an associate to Mr. E. F. Boyle in the Paisley Foundry.

• John resided in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1901 .

• He resided at Ross Street at the time of his death in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1925.

John married Mary Isabella McLEAN, daughter of Allen McLEAN and Margaret McLAGGAN, on February 12, 1896 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.18 Mary was born on October 9, 186723 and died on January 22, 1943 aged 75.

Children from this marriage were:

   110 F    i. Violet Mary ELWES was born on December 14, 1896 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.23

   111 M    ii. Edward "Donald" ELWES was born on October 31, 1899 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada8 and died on May 8, 1972 in Gobles Grove Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 72. He was usually called Donald.

Donald married Elizabeth "Hazel" CRUICKSHANK, daughter of John CRUICKSHANK and Elizabeth FLETT, on August 15, 1928 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Hazel was born on April 26, 1904 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on February 3, 1978 in Gobles Grove Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 73. She was usually called Hazel. They had no children.

• They were married in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage Notes: WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT : ELWES-CRUICKSHANK
A profusion of gladioli, sweetpeas and bridle wreath made a most effective setting for a smart mid-summer wedding which took place in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Paisley, on Wednesday, August 15th at 5 p.m., when Hazel Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cruickshank, Paisley, became the bride of Edward Donald Elwes, son of Mrs. Elwes and the late John R. Elwes of Paisley. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, looked charming in a gown of rose georgette trimmed with Spanish lace and shoes and stockings to match and a large hat. The bride's bouquet was of sweetheart roses, lily of the valley and maidenhair fern. The maid of honor, Miss Doubledee, of Cleveland, Ohio, was gowned in a frock of lemon georgette and carried sweetpeas and a maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Reta Metcalfe, niece of the bride, wore yellow georgette and carried sweetpeas and maidenhair fern. The groom was attended by Mr. Percy Elwes of Detroit. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.H. Wilson. During the signing of the register Mrs. J.G. MacKay, sister of the bride, sang "I Love You Truly." The wedding music was played by Mrs. John Smart. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where a buffet luncheon was served to seventy-five guests. The decorations were carried out in a color scheme of pink and white. Later the bride and groom left by motor for a few days trip, the bride travelling in a dress of flatte crepe, a navy blue, fur trimmed coat, with hat, gloves and purse to match. The out-of-town guests were from Galt, Detroit, Kitchener, Toronto, Walkerton, Southampton and Flint, Michigan.

53. Mary Ann ELWES (Edward11, William2, John1) was born on March 28, 1872 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada2,3 and died on October 11, 1950 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California, USA aged 78.

Events

• She worked as a keeper of a rooming house and lived at 120 Eagle Street in 1910 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA.

Mary married John CRUICKSHANK, son of James CRUICKSHANK. John was born on January 4, 1868 in Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland2 and died on July 1, 1922 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA2 aged 54.

Events

• He worked as a plumber in 1905 in Hamilton, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 112 M    i. William John CRUICKSHANKS was born on February 6, 1904 in Hamilton, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada2,18,30 and died on March 15, 1982 in Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, USA2 aged 78.

+ 113 F    ii. Laura May CRUICKSHANKS was born on February 8, 1905 in Hamilton, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada2,30 and died on December 3, 1994 in Hemet, Riverside, California, USA2 aged 89.

55. Edward William ELWES (Edward11, William2, John1) was born on October 14, 1880 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada3 and died in Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, USA.

Events

• Edward resided in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA in 1940 .

Edward married Mary J. WILDFONG, daughter of Isaac WILDFONG and Sophia BOWER, on July 9, 1902 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada.18 Mary was born on September 16, 1883 in Berlin, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada.18

Events

• Mary resided in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA in 1940 .

Children from this marriage were:

+ 114 F    i. Audrey Rose "Anna" ELWES was born on April 27, 1903 in , Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada2 and died in 19282 aged 25.

+ 115 M    ii. Edward Percival "Percy" ELWES was born on November 16, 1905 in , Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada.2

   116 F    iii. Alma R. ELWES was born on April 16, 1915 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA2 and died on June 11, 1985 in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA2 aged 70.

Alma married Anthony Joseph CAFARELLA. Anthony was born on May 20, 19202 and died on October 25, 19932 aged 73.

64. Ida May ELVES (John R.13, William2, John1) was born on April 4, 1884 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,3,7 died in 1974 aged 90, and was buried in Lloydminster, , Saskatchewan, Canada.

Ida married Ezekial Henry GREAVES, son of Samuel GREAVES and Catherine Melissa GLAZIER, on April 2, 1902 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.8 Ezekial was born on November 6, 1878 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.31

Events

• Ezekial resided in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1911 .

Children from this marriage were:

   117 F    i. Tula May GREAVES was born on March 7, 1903 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.8

   118 M    ii. Gordon Russell GREAVES was born on December 14, 1904 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,8,31 died on March 22, 1915 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada8,31 aged 10, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   119 F    iii. Ezekiel H. GREAVES was born on February 14, 1907 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.8

   120 F    iv. Edna Melissa GREAVES was born on September 22, 1908 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.8

78. Harry BELL (Ann ELWES19, James4, John1) was born on April 4, 1868 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.18,21

Events

• He worked as an engineer in 1894 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Harry married Charlotte A. WILLISCROFT, daughter of James WILLISCROFT and Jane BLACKBURN, on April 30, 1894 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.18 Charlotte was born in 1865 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.18

• Marriage Ceremony conducted by J.J. Johnston witnessed by James Bell of Elderslie and Jane Williscroft of Paisley.

The child from this marriage was:

   121 M    i. Norman Percy BELL was born on July 16, 1895 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.21

Norman married Mary Augelina O'HARA, daughter of James O'HARA and Margaret MOHAN, on July 8, 1928 in Windsor, Essex Co, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born in 1908 in Ayton, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.

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