Descendants of Philip & Margaret RUMIG



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25. Louisa ROUMEY (Joseph11, Wilhelm "William"5, Philippus Antonius1) was born on February 25, 1876 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,4 died in 1952 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 76, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Another name for Louisa was RUMIG.

Louisa married Jonathan "Daunt" METCALFE, son of Jonathan METCALF and Mary Ann WILSON, on December 28, 1904 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.11 Daunt was born on January 17, 1879 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,17 died on July 23, 1935 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 56, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He was usually called Daunt.

Events

• farmed: Lot 14, Con 14, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 42    i. Florence Mae METCALFE was born on November 24, 1915 in Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in June 2005 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 89, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. (Adopted)


28. Eliza Jane "Bess" ROUMEY (Joseph11, Wilhelm "William"5, Philippus Antonius1) was born on October 24, 1882 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada4 and died on November 12, 1966 at age 84. Another name for Bess was RUMIG. She was usually called Bess.

Wedding, George SAWYER & Eliza Jane “Bess” ROUMEY
Paisley Advocate, Sept. 8, 1904.

A quiet but pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Roumey, of the 19th con, Greenock, on Wednesday, Aug 31st, when their second daughter, Eliza Jane, was united in marriage to Mr. George A. Sawyer, also of Greenock. About 8 pm guests to the number of fourty having assembled, the bride, looking charming in a white silk gown, and groom took their places under a beautiful arch of evergreens on the verandah. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F.O. Nichol, while little Ida Roumey, sister of the~ bride acted as flower girl. The bride received many costly and useful presents, among them a beautiful couch from Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Donnelly. The young couple will reside on the 10th of Greenock, and will be followed by the best whishes of their many friends.

Excerpts from John REID's diary;
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 1904; Mother (Effie Reid), was over at Roumey's preparing for the wedding tomorrow.
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1904; Roads very dusty, James Chisholm was threshing today. At night went to Bess Roumey's wedding to George Sawyer. Angus came up, arrived home at two a.m. They were married in the presence of about 40 people; Rev. F.O. Nichol did the business.

Bess married George A. SAWYER, son of George SAWYER and Mary Jane McLEAN, on August 31, 1904 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. George was born on April 28, 1881 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,18 died in 1958 at age 77, and was buried in Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada.19

Children from this marriage were:

+ 43    i. Robert SAWYER was born on January 2, 1907 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 44    ii. John Mernod SAWYER was born on February 23, 1905 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   45    iii. Laura SAWYER was born in 1912 in , , Manitoba, Canada.

29. William Albert ROUMEY (Joseph11, Wilhelm "William"5, Philippus Antonius1) was born on October 31, 1884 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,4 died on January 5, 1961 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 76, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Another name for William was RUMIG.

Obituary for William ROUMEY
A resident of the Walkerton district for most of his life, William Roumey passed away in the Bruce County Hospital at Walkerton on Wednesday. He was in his 76th year. His wife who predeceased him was the former Maud Parker and the couple farmed at Eden Grove where Mr. Roumey also lived after his retirement. One son also predeceased him.
The late Mr. Roumey is survived by three sisters, Mrs. George Sawyer of Saskatchewan, Mrs. Colin More of Manitoba and Mrs Ida Gregg of Pinkerton. One grandson also survives. Mr. Roumey was a member of the Eden Grove United Church.

Events

• Occupation: millhand, 1906, Cargill, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

William married Maud Lorraine PARKER, daughter of Thomas Wilson PARKER and Mary JOHNSTON, on December 18, 1906 in Cargill, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Maud was born on February 19, 1886 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,18 died in 1953 at age 67, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

• MW Marriage Witness: Ernest Webb and Hannah Parker.

Children from this marriage were:

   46    i. William Sydney ROUMEY was born on February 21, 1910 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada6 and died on February 23, 1910 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.6

+ 47    ii. Vane ROUMEY was born on November 5, 1911 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1958 at age 47, and was buried in Walkerton Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

30. Harvey ROUMEY (Joseph11, Wilhelm "William"5, Philippus Antonius1) was born on July 9, 1886 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada4 and died on June 16, 1956 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA6 at age 69. Another name for Harvey was RUMIG.

Events

• Occupation: Window Dresser, 1913, Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, USA.

Harvey married Maybelle Edith BAKER, daughter of Harry BAKER and Stella WALKER, on August 27, 1913 in Kingsville, Essex Co, Ontario, Canada.11 Maybelle was born on May 25, 1891 in Kingsville, Essex Co, Ontario, Canada and died in April 1985 at age 93.

• MO Marriage Official: Rev. Cameron, Windsor, witnessed by Hiram Walker, Kingsville and Estella ?? of Windsor.

Events

• Residence: 1930, San Antonio, Marin, California, USA.

• Residence: 1940, , Iosco Co, Michigan, USA.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 48    i. Reubie ROUMEY was born in 1922 in , , Ontario, Canada.


31. Frances Luella ROUMEY (Joseph11, Wilhelm "William"5, Philippus Antonius1) was born on June 17, 1888 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,4 died on April 22, 1911 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 22, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Another name for Frances was RUMIG.

Wedding, Frances ROUMEY & FLETT
Paisley Advocate, September 1910.

A quiet but pretty wedding took place at "The Maples", Mr. Jos. Roumey's residence, last Wednesday evening, Sept. 22, at S o'clock, when their daughter Miss Frances, was married to Mr. J. Nelson Flett in the presence of the immediate relatives. The marriage took place under an arch of evergreens in the parlor, and was performed by Rev. J. McKinnon of Pinkerton. The bride who was given away by her father was attired in a beautiful gown of white silk mull, trimmed with lace and satin ribbon, and wore the conventional wedding veil and orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of roses and maiden hair fern. She was attended by her sister Miss Sadie, who wore a dress of pale pink mull, and wore the groom's favor, a handsome gold brooch.
Mr. Ernest Webb ably supported the groom who presented him with a pearl tie pin. The groom's gift to the bride was a gold watch. After congratulations, the bridal party partook of a dainty supper. At 8 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Roumey held a reception and over a hundred guests enjoyed themselves immensely until a late hour. The bride's presents were very beautiful and costly.

Obituary for Frances L. ROUMEY - FLETT
Paisley Advocate, April 27, 1911.

The death of Mrs. Nelson Flett, which occurred Saturday morning, has caused much genuine grief in the community. The deceased, whose maiden name was Miss Frances Roumey, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Los. Roumey, at whose home the death occurred. She was aged 22 years and 10 months. Just nineteen months ago she was married to Mr. Nelson Flett, who with an infant daughter survives to mourn a loving wife and mother. The deceased had been ill for several months and endured much suffering with true Christian patience. Much has been taken from this husband and little one, sweet ties have been severed, but much is left. The Christians hope and fadeless memories still are theirs. Her parents, five sisters and four brothers also survive. The funeral on Tuesday afternoon to Purdy's Cemetery was largely attended, and was conducted by Rev. Thomas Wilson of Walkerton. Mr. Harvey Roumey of Detroit attended his sister's funeral.

Frances married James "Nelson" FLETT, son of William FLETT and Mary Ann THOM, on September 22, 1909 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.11 Nelson was born on November 18, 1888 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,20 died on September 19, 1953 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 64, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He was usually called Nelson.

• MW Marriage Witness: Ernest Webb of Bradley and Sadie Roumey of Pinkerton.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 49    i. Vivian Frances FLETT was born on December 19, 1910 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on November 5, 1958 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada at age 47, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.


32. Sadie Estelle ROUMEY (Joseph11, Wilhelm "William"5, Philippus Antonius1) was born on April 24, 1890 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,4 died on August 18, 1917 in Hamilton Co, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA at age 27, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Another name for Sadie was RUMIG.

Obituary for Sadie ROUMEY-CAMERON - Paisley Advocate, Pinkerton news, Aug. 22, 1917.
Word was received by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Roumey on Saturday evening that their daughter Sadie had died in Cincinnati, near where she resided. The deceased was very well known here as she spent the greater part of her life at her home near the village. A few years ago she went to Toronto and there married Mr. Alex Cameron. She was in her 26th year and her early death will be deeply regretted. The sympathy of the whole community goes out to the young husband, to the surviving mother and father, sisters and brothers. The remains arrived here on Monday and the funeral took place Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Mr. Gale.

Sadie married Alexander CAMERON, son of John CAMERON and Hannah FRASER, on December 21, 1915 in Hamilton Co, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.21 Alexander was born on June 23, 1887 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada12,21 and died in June 1964 in , , Michigan, USA22 at age 77.

Events

• Relocated: to the USA, 1914. 23

• Occupation: auto worker and lived an Euclid Ave, 1920, Birmingham, Oakland Co, Michigan, USA.

• Residence: 13982 Kentucky Street, 1930, Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, USA. 23

Children from this marriage were:

+ 50    i. Thomas CAMERON

+ 51    ii. Sadie Jeanetta CAMERON was born on August 15, 1917 in Hamilton Co, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA and died on November 30, 2006 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 89.


33. Lila Maud ROUMEY (Joseph11, Wilhelm "William"5, Philippus Antonius1) was born on August 20, 1892 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada4 and died on May 19, 1987 at age 94. Another name for Lila was Rumig.

Lila married Colin Thomas MORE, son of Colin Thomas MORE and Elizabeth Anne WATSON, on March 4, 1914 in Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada. Colin was born on May 24, 1885 in Winnipeg, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada24 and died on February 24, 1973 at age 87.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 52    i. Cecil Thomas MORE was born on September 19, 1914 and died in 1997 in , , Manitoba, Canada at age 83.

+ 53    ii. Gordon Reid MORE was born on July 15, 1916 in , , Manitoba, Canada and died on December 27, 2003 in Souris, , Manitoba, Canada at age 87.


34. Ida May ROUMEY (Joseph11, Wilhelm "William"5, Philippus Antonius1) was born on May 20, 1896 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,4 died on June 29, 1988 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 92, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Another name for Ida was RUMIG.

Ida married James Elmer GREGG, son of James "Amsey" Alexander GREGG and Mary Jane McKEE, on January 24, 1923 in Pinkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.11 James was born on August 20, 1894 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on October 24, 1924 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 30, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

• MO Marriage Official: Rev. W.M. Lee of Pinkerton, witnessed by John W. Gregg of Cargill and Margaret S. McRae of Port Elgin.

Events

• farmed: Lot 7, Con 13, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 54    i. James Elmer GREGG

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