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     She was born on 3 April 1857 in Canada West, United Province of Canada.¹ Alternatively, she was born circa 1859 in Ontario, Canada, according to the 1881 census.² Martha married William Malcolm.³ Martha M Gilray was buried in Elmvale Presbyterian Cemetery, Elmvale, Flos Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     She died in 1939.¹
     She also went by the name of Mattie.¹

Census Data

     Martha M Gilray appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Robert Gilray and Jennet Gilray, listed as a school teacher.²

     She was born on 28 May 1858 in Ontario, Canada.^1,2 Alternatively, she was born circa 1861 in Ontario.⁴ Mary married George Thomas Wright on 15 December 1898 in Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^2,5
     She died in 1939 in Ontario.^1,3 Mary Ann Gilray was buried in Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^1,3
     She also went by the name of Pollie or Polley according to her sister Annie's marriage registration, and her own marriage registration, respectively.^6,5 She was listed as a witness to the marriage of Ann Gilray and William Guy on 19 September 1883 in Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada; according to Ontario Marriage Registration 003673.^7,8,6

Census Data

     Mary Ann appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, in the household of Robert Gilray and Jennet Gilray, listed as a school teacher.⁴
     Mary A Wright and George T Wright appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Artemesia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, enumerated as a Farmer and a Presbyterian. Their daughter Jean H was listed as living with them.²

     He was born on 7 November 1822 in England.^5,3,4 Alban married Harriet Allinson before 1865.^6,7,4 The informant on his death registration was H Trott. No relationship was given.⁸
     He died on 4 September 1908 in a local hospital in Collingwood, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, at age 85 according to Ontario Death Registration 026511.^5,8 Alban Hamwood was buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Lot 23, Concession 9, Victoria, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.⁵
     He immigrated in 1863 to Canada from England.^2,3 He was the informant on the death registration of his son, Francis Allinson Hamwood who died on 13 October 1882.⁹

Census Data

     Alban Hamwood and Harriet appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Alban was enumerated as Church of England and a Farmer. Their children Jannet A, Francis A, Arthur William, Robert L, Alban P and Blanch E were listed as living with them. This census shows their children were born in England (using a ditto mark) but other sources indicate they were born in Ontario.⁴
     Alban Hamwood appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901. Alban was enumerated as a Retired Farmer and "Ing Ch" (Church of England?). His children Jenet A and Arthur William were listed as living with him.³

     She was born on 4 January 1885 in Ontario, Canada.¹

Census Data

     John appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, in the household of Frances Delaney Smith.¹

     He was born on 6 April 1865 in Ontario, Canada.^1,2
     His name was transcribed as Robert E Rear in the 1881 census.³

Census Data

     Robert E Rear appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his father John Rear.²
     Robert E Rear appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, John Rear and Annie M Rear.¹

     He was born circa March 1867 in Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.^1,2,4 The informant on his death registration was his father, Alban Hamwood.²
     He died on 13 October 1882 in Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Death Registration 005909.^1,2 Francis Allinson Hamwood was buried after 13 October 1882 in Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Lot 23, Concession 9, Victoria, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.¹

Census Data

     Francis A Hamwood appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Alban Hamwood and Harriet Hamwood.⁴

     He was born on 1 September 1869 in Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^2,3,4,7 Arthur married Myrtle Sophia Johnston on 27 June 1906 in Kolapore, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 209385. At the time of their marriage their occupations were given as farmer and nurse.^8,1,9,6 Arthur William Hamwood was buried in Kerrobert Cemetery, Kerrobert, RM of Progress No. 351, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁴
     He died circa 12 December 1934 at home in Kerrobert, RM of Progress No. 351, Saskatchewan, Canada.^7,9,4
     The following selected information is extracted from his obituary. Survivor(s): Myrtle Sophia Hamwood, Beverley Hamwood, Garth Hamwood, Inez Hamwood, Janet Hamwood, Blanche Hamwood and Bert Hamwood.⁷
     Arthur William Hamwood was Farmer - Collingwood Twp. & Saskatchewan.⁹
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Saskatoon StarPhoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 17 December 1934:



     In the obituary of Myrtly (sic) Sophia Hamwood who died 25 October 1975, her husband, Arthur Hamwood was listed as predeceased.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Inez Blanche Cunnings who died 17 September 1989, her father, Arthur Hamwood was listed as predeceased.¹¹
     In the obituary of Garth Hamwood who died 14 June 1990, his father, Arthur Hamwood was listed as predeceased.¹²

Census Data

     Arthur William Hamwood appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Alban Hamwood and Harriet Hamwood.³
     Arthur William Hamwood appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his father Alban Hamwood, listed as a farmer.²

     He was born in 1872.^1,2,4
     He died in 1947.^1,2 Robert Lindow Hamwood was buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Lot 23, Concession 9, Victoria, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2
     He was listed as a witness to the marriage of Myrtle Sophia Johnston and Arthur William Hamwood on 27 June 1906 in Kolapore, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada; according to Ontario Marriage Registration 209385. At the time of their marriage their occupations were given as farmer and nurse.^5,6,7,8
     In the obituary of Arthur William Hamwood who died circa 12 December 1934, his brother, Bert Hamwood of Toronto, was listed as a survivor.⁹

Census Data

     Robert L Hamwood appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Alban Hamwood and Harriet Hamwood.⁴

     He was born in 1875 in England.^1,3 Alban Pinckney Hamwood was buried in 1901 in Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Lot 23, Concession 9, Victoria, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     He died in 1901.¹

Census Data

     Alban P Hamwood appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Alban Hamwood and Harriet Hamwood.³

     She was born on 20 June 1877 in Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^1,4,5,2
     She died in 1968.^1,2 Blanche Elizabeth Hamwood was buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Lot 23, Concession 9, Victoria, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2
     In the obituary of Arthur William Hamwood who died circa 12 December 1934, his sister, Blanche Hamwood of Detroit, was listed as a survivor.⁶

Census Data

     Blanch E Hamwood appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Alban Hamwood and Harriet Hamwood.⁵

     He was born in May 1856 in Ontario, Canada, married at age 24, and 24 n the 1881 census.^2,4 He was born in May 1857 in Ontario.¹ Erastus married Martha White on 2 March 1881 in Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^2,5,4 Erastus Hemphill was buried in Villenova Cemetery, Balcom, Chautauqua County, New York, USA, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=17831353.^6,7
     He died in March 1908 in Hamlet, Chautauqua County, New York, USA, at age 51.¹
     He and Martha White immigrated in 1888 to USA from Canada with three of their children. Later census data gives 1890 as the year of their immigration, but Laura's birth in New York state in 1889 supports this earlier date.⁵
     While working in the woods, Erastus was seriously hurt by a falling limb striking him on the head.

He was badly hurt in the woods. - FC 11 Mar 1908. Died last week. - FC 18 Mar 1908.¹

External link for Erastus Hemphill on his WeRelate Wiki Person Page.⁸

Census Data

     Erastus Hemphill and Martha appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Erastus was enumerated as Methodist Canada and a Farmer.⁴

Erastus Hemphill and Martha Hemphill appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Villenova, Chautauqua County, New York, enumerated 14 June 1900, enumerated as a farm laborer. He came to the U.S in 1888. They had been married for 19 years. Martha was listed as having had 11 children, of which 6 were living at the time of the census.. Their children Nelson, Samuel E, Hartley G, Lura, Lester and Frankie were listed as living with them.^1,9

     She was born on 14 June 1854 in Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.^{4,5,6,11,7,8,9,10} She was baptized on 7 January 1855 in Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Canada West.⁹ Martha married Erastus Hemphill on 2 March 1881 in Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^4,6,8
     She died on 3 December 1927 in Hartfield, Chautauqua County, New York, USA, at age 73.¹¹ Alternatively, she died on 2 December 1927 at age 73.³ Martha White was buried in Villenova Cemetery, Villenova, Chautauqua County, New York, USA.¹¹
     She was listed as a witness to the marriage of Robert Cook McNichol and Ann Jane Shaw on 8 November 1876 in Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario.¹² Martha White and Erastus Hemphill immigrated in 1888 to USA from Canada with three of their children. Later census data gives 1890 as the year of their immigration, but Laura's birth in New York state in 1889 supports this earlier date.⁶ Martha White was a survivor of her husband Erastus who died in 1908.³
     In the obituary of Mary Ann Gilray who died 19 December 1924, Mary's sister, Mrs Erastus Hamphill (sic) was listed as a survivor.¹³

In the obituary of Samuel White who died 10 August 1949, his sister, Martha Hemphill However, Martha had died in 1927. Is this a reference to another sister, or was it an error in the obituary?, was listed as a survivor. However, Martha had died in 1927. Is this a reference to another sister, or was it an error in the obituary?¹⁴

External link for Martha White on her WeRelate Wiki Person Page.¹⁵

Census Data

     She appeared on the 1861 Canada West Census an unknown place in the household of her parents, Samuel White and Mary White.¹⁰
     Martha White appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her mother Mary White.⁷
     Erastus Hemphill and Martha appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Erastus was enumerated as Methodist Canada and a Farmer.⁸

Martha Hemphill and Erastus Hemphill appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Villenova, Chautauqua County, New York, enumerated 14 June 1900, enumerated as a farm laborer. He came to the U.S in 1888. They had been married for 19 years. Martha was listed as having had 11 children, of which 6 were living at the time of the census.. Their children Nelson, Samuel E, Hartley G, Lura, Lester and Frankie were listed as living with them.^3,16 Martha White appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, New York, in the household of Charles Lester Hemphill.⁵ Martha Hemphill appeared on the 1925 U.S. Federal Census of Hartfield, Chautauqua Twp., Chautauqua County, New York, in the household of Ernest J Swanson.¹⁷

     He was born circa 1839 in Canada West, United Province of Canada, died at the age of 69.⁴ Alternatively, he was born circa 1841 in Canada West age 40 in the 1881 census² or circa 1848 in Scarborough, Canada West, United Province of Canada, age 28 on his marriage registration.³ Robert married Mary Jane Hutchinson on 7 June 1876 in Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 002892.^3,2
     The following selected information is extracted from his obituary.⁴
     He died on 6 June 1908 in Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Death Rgistration 011739.^1,4

Census Data

     Robert Hetherington and Mary J appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Robert was enumerated as Church of England and a Stone Mason. Their children William J and Harriet J were listed as living with them.²

     She was born on 20 October 1853 in Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to her death registration.⁵ Alternatively, she was born in 1854 in Canada West, United Province of Canada, age 26 in the 1881 census.^1,6 Mary married Robert Hetherington on 7 June 1876 in Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 002892.^3,6 Mary married Robert Shields on 14 November 1917 in Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 099428?^7,4
     She died on 23 April 1929 in Lot 2, South Russell St., Clarksburg, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, at age 75.^1,5 The informant on her death registration was her daughter, Margaret Hetherington.⁵ Mary Jane Hutchinson was buried in Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario.¹
     She, the bride's sister, was listed as a witness to the marriage of John Hutchinson and Elizabeth Ann May on 25 December 1871.⁸ Mary Jane Hutchinson was a survivor of her husband Robert who died in 1908.⁹

Census Data

     Robert Hetherington and Mary J appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Robert was enumerated as Church of England and a Stone Mason. Their children William J and Harriet J were listed as living with them.⁶

     He was born circa 1878 in Ontario, Canada, age 3 in the 1881 census.¹

Census Data

     William J Hetherington appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Robert Hetherington and Mary J Hetherington.¹

     She was born circa 1879 in Ontario, Canada, age 2 in the 1881 census.¹

Census Data

     Harriet J Hetherington appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Robert Hetherington and Mary J Hetherington.¹

     He was born on 2 January 1849 in Canada East, United Province of Canada.^{3,8,9,10,11,12} Alternatively, he was born circa 1848 in Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to the 1921 census.⁴ James married Mary Ann Vamplew on 1 January 1873 in Meaford, St. Vincent Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^{2,13,12,9,3,14,5}
     He died on 18 February 1922 in Conc 12, west 1/2 Lot 3, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, at age 73. The informant was George Holmes.^2,8 James Holmes was buried on 21 February 1922 in Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^2,8,15
     External link for James Holmes on his WeRelate Wiki Person Page.¹⁶

Census Data

     James Holmes and Mary A appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. James was enumerated as P (Primative?) Methodist and a Farmer. Their children Ann M and Lavina were listed as living with them. As were his father, James Holmes and brother, Thomas Holmes.⁵
     James Holmes and Mary Ann appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901. James was enumerated as Friends (Quaker) and a Farmer. Their children Rose and George were listed as living with them. As was his brother, Thomas Holmes.³
     James appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of an unknown place , in the household of George Holmes and Edith Holmes, listed as a retired farmer.⁴

     She was born on 11 April 1852 in Collingwood Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.^{2,8,9,13,14,3,4,5,10,11} Alternatively, she was born circa 1851 in Canada West, United Province of Canada, in the 1921 census when she was 70.⁶ She was baptized on 4 July 1852 in Collingwood Twp., Simcoe County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.¹¹ Mary married James Holmes on 1 January 1873 in Meaford, St. Vincent Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^{2,15,16,9,3,4,13}
     She died on 4 April 1923 in Conc 12, west 1/2 Lot 3, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, at age 70. The informant was George Holmes.^2,8,4 Mary Ann Vamplew was buried on 6 April 1923 in Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, http://geneofun.on.ca/names/photo/195133.^2,8,4
     She witnessed the burial of James Holmes on 21 February 1922 in Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario.^2,17,18

External link for Mary Ann Vamplew on her WeRelate Wiki Person Page.¹⁹

Census Data

     She appeared on the 1861 Canada West Census Ontario in the household of her parents, William Vamplew and Maria Vamplew.⁵
     Mary A Vamplew appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, William Vamplew and Anne M Vamplew.¹⁰
     James Holmes and Mary A appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. James was enumerated as P (Primative?) Methodist and a Farmer. Their children Ann M and Lavina were listed as living with them. As were his father, James Holmes and brother, Thomas Holmes.¹³
     James Holmes and Mary Ann appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901. James was enumerated as Friends (Quaker) and a Farmer. Their children Rose and George were listed as living with them. As was his brother, Thomas Holmes.³
     Mary Ann appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of an unknown place , in the household of George Holmes and Edith Holmes.⁶

     She was born on 21 September 1873 in Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.^5,2,7 She was born on 21 September 1874 in Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 006466.^4,6 Ann married John Wilfred Rear on 7 August 1889 in Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 004300.^3,5,8,2,9
     She died in 1944.^2,7 Ann Maria Holmes was buried in Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, http://geneofun.on.ca/names/photo/192413.^2,7
     Her name was also recorded as Ann Marie Holmes.¹⁰

Census Data

     Ann M Holmes appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, James Holmes and Mary A Holmes.⁶
     John Rear and Annie M appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901. John was enumerated as Friends (Quaker) and a Farmer. Their children James, Joseph A, Pearl R, Annie and Robert E were listed as living with them.⁵

     She was born in England.¹ Mary married James Holmes before 1849.^2,3,1
     She died before 1881.³
     She also went by the name of Mary.⁴