Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.
Mildred Ogram

Mildred Ogram

Female 1903 - 1949  (~ 46 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mildred OgramMildred Ogram was born Oct 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Richard Ogram and Clarissa Ella Newton); died 18 Dec 1949; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mildred Ward
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165877
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Mildred — William Ward. William was born Abt 1903, Of, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Richard OgramRichard Ogram was born 13 Apr 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William Ogram and Emma Milner); died 4 Jan 1936; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Photograph Family Group: wedding day
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50656
    • Occupation: 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Richard married Clarissa Ella Newton 14 Jan 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clarissa (daughter of Henry Newton and Mary Hackett) was born 16 Dec 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Clarissa Ella NewtonClarissa Ella Newton was born 16 Dec 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry Newton and Mary Hackett); died 1959; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Clarissa Ella Ogram
    • Name: Ella Newton
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50525
    • Residence: 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. 1. Mildred Ogram was born Oct 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1949; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Gough was born Mar 1907, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Mary Ethelene Ogram was born Mar 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2003; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Richard Elmer "Elmer" Ogram was born 5 Feb 1912, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1997; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Grace Evelyn Ogram was born 4 May 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1918; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William OgramWilliam Ogram was born 16 Mar 1831, North Dalton, , Yorkshire, England; was christened 20 Mar 1831, North Dalton, , Yorkshire, England (son of Robert Ogram and Mary Milner); died 7 Jul 1902; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50654
    • Immigration: 1846
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Family Photograph:
    Emma & Miriam Ogram daughters of William Ogram and Emma Milner

    William — Emma Milner. Emma (daughter of Richard Milner and Mary Johnston) was born 23 Apr 1846, , England; died 28 Dec 1914, West Wananosh Township, Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Emma MilnerEmma Milner was born 23 Apr 1846, , England (daughter of Richard Milner and Mary Johnston); died 28 Dec 1914, West Wananosh Township, Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Emma Ogram
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50655
    • Immigration: 1855
    • Immigration: 1860
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. Susannah Ogram was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. James Ogram was born 11 Feb 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ann Ogram was born 1872, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. William A. Ogram was born 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1892; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 2. Richard Ogram was born 13 Apr 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1936; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Emma Ogram was born 20 Nov 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1970, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Miram Ogram was born 27 Jul 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1966, Oshawa, Ontario Co., Ontario; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Henry Newton was born 11 Sep 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William Newton and Eleanora Holt, son of William Newton and Eleanor Holt); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50523
    • Birth: 1857, , Ireland
    • Occupation: 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Henry married Mary Hackett 2 Jan 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of William Hackett and Clarina, daughter of William Hackett and Clarissa Astrope) was born 3 Mar 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Hackett was born 3 Mar 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William Hackett and Clarina, daughter of William Hackett and Clarissa Astrope); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Newton
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50524
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. 3. Clarissa Ella Newton was born 16 Dec 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Robert Newton was born 2 Dec 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Oscar Newton was born 18 Dec 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Robert OgramRobert Ogram was born 25 Mar 1805, , Yorkshire, England; was christened 31 Mar 1805, North Dalton, , Yorkshire, England; died 12 Oct 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39104P
    • Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Township - West Concession 07 Lot 04, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Township - West Concession 08 Lot 09, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 9 Con 13
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Robert Ogram was baptised on 31 Mar 1805 at North Dalton, East Yorkshire, one of nine children of Thomas Ogram (b. 1768 North Dalton, East Yorkshire, d. 1854 Driffield District, East Yorkshire) and Elizabeth Braithwaite (b. 1771 Nafferton, East Yorkshire, d. 1861 Driffield District, East Yorkshire), who married on 08 Jun 1790 at Lissett, East Yorkshire.

    Robert's wife Mary Milner, b. 04 Oct 1803, was baptised on 09 Oct 1803 at Garton-on-the-Wolds, daughter of William Milner and Susannah Marson, who married on 04 Aug 1792 at Nafferton, East Yorkshire. Robert's daughter Susan was baptised as Susannah, so named after her grandmother.

    Robert Ogram's sons Thomas and William are shown as having emigrated to Canada in 1846 but if the family emigrated as a whole they must have done so before 9 Oct 1844, the birth of Robert B Ogram - And after 22 Aug 1841, the baptism of Susannah.

    Robert had another English born son, James Ogram, who was baptised on 22 Feb 1835 at North Dalton, East Yorkshire. James died in 1841, his death being registered in the June quarter of 1841 in Driffield District.


    email 2011 Ian Soanes Bexley, Kent, UK [ex Driffield, East Yorkshire]

    Robert married Mary Milner 30 May 1829, Kilham, , Yorkshire, England. Mary was born 4 Oct 1803, , Yorkshire, England; was christened 9 Oct 1803, Garton on the Wolds, , Yorkshire, England; died 20 Aug 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary MilnerMary Milner was born 4 Oct 1803, , Yorkshire, England; was christened 9 Oct 1803, Garton on the Wolds, , Yorkshire, England; died 20 Aug 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Ogram
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85632
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

    Children:
    1. Thomas Ogram was born 13 Aug 1828, , Yorkshire, England; died 9 Dec 1907; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. William Ogram was born 16 Mar 1831, North Dalton, , Yorkshire, England; was christened 20 Mar 1831, North Dalton, , Yorkshire, England; died 7 Jul 1902; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ann Ogram was born CALC 5 Dec 1832, North Dalton, , Yorkshire, England; died 11 Sep 1914, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glenallan Union Cemetery, Glenallan, Wellington, Ontario.
    4. Elizabeth Ogram was born 1836, Garton on the Wolds, , Yorkshire, England; was christened 13 Feb 1837, Garton on the Wolds, , Yorkshire, England; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Mary Ogram was born 1839, Garton on the Wolds, , Yorkshire, England; was christened 14 Apr 1839, Garton on the Wolds, , Yorkshire, England; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Susannah Ogram was born 1841, Garton on the Wolds, , Yorkshire, England; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Robert Braithwaite Ogram was born 9 Oct 1844, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Richard Nicholas Ogram was born 28 Oct 1847, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1923; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Richard Milner was born 1819, , England; died 23 Nov 1889; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-9847
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Notes:

    In Affectionate Remembrance of /Richard Milner, of Wellesley, Who died on the 23rd day of November, 1889 Aged 69 years

    Farewell, dear friends, my life is past,
    May you and I unite at last;
    A husband dead, beloved and dear,
    And nature weeps the tender tear.

    He, slow and so'emn moves along,
    Weeping kindred, gazing throng,
    Mourn not for me, nor sorrow take,
    But keep this token for my sake.


    On a separate card, assumed to go with this:

    Peaceful to thy silent slumbers,
    Peaceful in the grave so low,
    Thou no more wilt join our numbers,
    Thou no more our songs shalt know;
    Yet again we hope to meet thee
    When the day of life is fled,
    There is Heaven with joy to greet thee
    Where no farewell tear is shed.


    Funeral Card of Richard Milner in possesion of Sherwood Hagey 2011

    Richard — Mary Johnston. Mary was born 22 Aug 1825, , England; died 22 Feb 1896; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary Johnston was born 22 Aug 1825, , England; died 22 Feb 1896; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Milner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-9852

    Children:
    1. 5. Emma Milner was born 23 Apr 1846, , England; died 28 Dec 1914, West Wananosh Township, Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Johnston Milner was born 1847, , England; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. William Milner was born 1848, , England; died 1929; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Freeland, Saginaw, Michigan, United States.
    4. Richard H. Milner was born Abt 1849, , England; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Mary Milner was born 1853, , England; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Vyletta Milner was born CALC 1 Oct 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Nicholas Milner was born 10 Nov 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1865; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Robert Milner was born 29 Jan 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. John Milner was born 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Sarah Ann Milner was born 15 Jun 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1933, Brantford Township, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  William Newton was born 15 Mar 1825, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Nationality: , Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50547
    • Immigration: 1834, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1837
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Immigration: 1933, , Canada

    William — Eleanora Holt. Eleanora (daughter of Anthony Holt and Mary Gratton) was born 16 May 1831, , Ireland; died 19 Jul 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Eleanora Holt was born 16 May 1831, , Ireland (daughter of Anthony Holt and Mary Gratton); died 19 Jul 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eleanora Newton
    • Name: Helena Holt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50548
    • Immigration: 1834, , Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

    Children:
    1. 6. Henry Newton was born 11 Sep 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary Newton was born 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Martha Ann Newton was born 9 Jul 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1933, Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Anthony Newton was born 23 Aug 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jane Newton was born 1864, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. William Newton was born 1866, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Samuel R. Newton was born 1869, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Thomas G. "Tom" Newton was born 1872, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  William Hackett was born 1820, , Rutland, England; died 9 Aug 1900, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85610
    • Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Map: 1861, Wellesley Township - West Concession 13 Lot 07, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 10 Con 9 -east
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Wm. Hackett, was b. 79 y, ago in Rutland, E. , & came to CN in 1842, located first near Toronto, then settled in 1845 in the forest in Wellesley. In 1862, he moved to a farm near Linwood. Forty years ago, he joined the M. C. For twenty years he was a steward at Bethlehem Methodist Church, which was built on his farm. He died aug 9, 1900, after 2 years of declining health, Preceded by children, Mr. Beggs about 1 1/2 years ago and a son Willie, in infancy. survived by his wife of 52 years, 3 sons, and 5 daughters - Mrs. Frey, Michigan, Mrs. Ransom, Berlin, Jn on the hsd, Mrs. Greenwood Wellesley, Thomas, Linwood, Mrs. Newton, Glen Allan, Mrs. Manzer Linwood Dr. Charles H. Iowa.

    Christian Guardian 10 Oct 1900 [abbreviated]

    William married Clarissa Astrope 1848. Clarissa (daughter of Thomas Astrope and Elizabeth Clarke Bennet) was born 17 Apr 1831, , England; died 19 Oct 1918, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Clarissa Astrope was born 17 Apr 1831, , England (daughter of Thomas Astrope and Elizabeth Clarke Bennet); died 19 Oct 1918, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Clarissa Hackett
    • Name: Classey
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166602
    • Immigration: 1852
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    MRS. WM. HACKETT.

    The death of one of Waterloo County's oldest citizens took place on Saturday, Oct. 19, 1918, in the person of Mrs. William Hackett of Linwood at the ripe old age of 87 years and 6 months. She was born in England and came to Canada with her parents when a young woman residing in Waterloo County ever since. The last few years she had made her home in the village of Linwood. Her husband predeceased her 18 years ago. The union was blessed with 10 children, 7 of whom survive, also 33 grandchildren and 23 great grand children. The late Mrs. Hackett was of a genial disposition, and had a host of friends who will extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. Burial took place at Linwood.

    Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Devitt and family have returned from Trout Creek where they they spent the past few months. They will reside on Albert St. in the house formerly occupied by Mr. David Hoffer who has moved to Elmira.

    The Chronicle Telegraph 14 Nov 1918, p. 3

    Children:
    1. Fanny Jane Hackett was born 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Frances Hackett was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Hannah Jane Hackett was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Rachel Hackett was born 12 Feb 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died 1935; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Hackett was born 16 Jun 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1919; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elizabeth Ann Hackett was born 2 Jun 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 1901, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Thomas Hackett was born 24 Jul 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1939, Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 7. Mary Hackett was born 3 Mar 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Clarissa Esther Hackett was born 30 Sep 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Sarah Hackett was born 11 May 1867, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1952, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Charles H. Hackett was born 1869, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. William Hackett was born 14 Jul 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1876.