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William Osborne Goodwin

Male 1895 - 1968  (73 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Osborne Goodwin was born 12 Nov 1895, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario (son of Gillis Goodwin and Alice Franklin); died 22 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86646618
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181557
    • Residence: 1968, 37 Water St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    William O. Goodwin

    By Record Correspondent

    ELMIRA William O. Goodwin, 37 Water St., Elmira, died Friday at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, after a lengthy illness. He was 73.

    Born in Glen Allan Nov. 8 1895, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gilles Goodwin and was a member of Zion United Church.

    Surviving are his wife, the former Hilda Moeser; seven sons, Herbert of Helena, Mont. Russel of Victoria, B.C., Dr James of Gravenhurst, Gerald of Brantford, Bert, Larry and John, all of Elmira; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Elsie) Henderson of Dartmouth, N.S. Mrs. Victor (Jean) Regier of Dorchester and Mrs. John (Reta) Bittorf of Elmira; foun brothers, Hardy of Heidelberg Clayton and Irvin, both of Kitchener and Ernie of Waterloo one sister, Mrs. Frederick (Margaret) Fries of Bridgeport and 29 grandchildren. He was predeceased by one daughter, three brothers and one sister.

    The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until noon Monday when removal will be made to Zion United Church where Rev. M. E. Reuber and Rev. J. W. Siebert will con duct the service at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Elmira cemetery.

    Donations to the Ontario Heart Foundation will be accepted a expressions of sympathy.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record Sat, Nov 23, 1968 ·Page 23

    William — Hilda Catherine Marie Moeser. Hilda (daughter of Charles Moeser and Caroline Bauman) was born 30 May 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1985, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Apr 1985, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Elsie Goodwin
    2. Russell Goodwin died Yes, date unknown.
    3. John Goodwin
    4. Reta Loraine Grace Goodwin was born 23 Jan 1922, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Gerald Goodwin
    6. Bert William Goodwin was born 18 Dec 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Jean Louise Goodwin was born 28 Jan 1928, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 2006, Ladner, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Dr. James Gilles Goodwin was born 11 Jun 1930, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 2024, Gravenhurst, Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Russell Earl Louis Goodwin was born 16 Oct 1932, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 2009, Belleview, Hastings Co., Ontario.
    10. Larry Lawrence Goodwin was born 17 Apr 1937, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Gillis Goodwin was born 23 Feb 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of James Goodwin and Elizabeth Fleet); died 8 Oct 1913, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86499548
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127666P
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Misfortune: 1914, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; suicide

    Notes:

    Died At Glenallan, Wednesday, October 8th, 1913 Gillis Goodwin Aged 42 years, 8 months and 15 days The Funeral will be held from his late residence, on Friday afternoon, October 10th, at 2 o'clock, to Glenallan cemetery for burial. Service in Methodist Church after interment. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    ____________

    GOODWIN - At Glenallan, Oct. 8th, Gillis Goodwin, aged 42 years, 8 months, and 15 days.

    Elmira Signet Oct 9 1913 pg 2

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    March 6. - Farm of 100 acres and farm stock and implements of the late Gillis Goodwin, 1/2 mile west of Glenallan.

    The Chronicle Telegraph (190101), 19 Feb 1914, p. 13

    Gillis married Alice Franklin 12 Sep 1892, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. Alice (daughter of Frederick Franklin and Mary Fleet) was born 1874, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1949, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Alice FranklinAlice Franklin was born 1874, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Frederick Franklin and Mary Fleet); died 16 Jan 1949, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86499859
    • Name: Alice Goodwin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-100724

    Notes:

    Mrs. Alice Goodwin By Record Correspondent

    ELMIRA, Jan 17 - Mrs. Alice Goodwin, 75, formerly of Elmira, died yesterday at Hamilton after a lengthy illness. She was the widow of Gilllis Goodwin who died in 1913 near Glen Allan. She had been a resident of Glen Alan until her husband's death when she moved to Elmira. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Franklin of near Glen Allan and was a former member of Wesley United Church, Elmira.

    Surviving are eight sons: Allen, Kitchener; William, Elmira; Fred, Waterloo; Harlie, Heidelberg; Clayton, Kitchener; Loman, Heidelberg; Ernie, Waterloo; and Irvin, Winterbourne; and one daughter, Mrs. Fred Fries of Bridgeport. One daughter predeceased her in 1947. She also is survived by three sisters, Mrs. John Klein, and Mrs. Herb Mawhinney, Elmira, and Mrs. Walter Fleet, Palmerston, and five brothers, James Franklin, Palmerston; John of Clifford; William, Elmira; Robert, Glen Allen, and Loman, Bridgeport. There are 58 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The body is resting at the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel where the funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 pm, Rev. W.M.B. Metcalfe will officiate. Interment will be made in the Elmira Cemetery.

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    Children:
    1. George Allan "Allan" Goodwin was born 16 Sep 1893, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 21 Nov 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. William Osborne Goodwin was born 12 Nov 1895, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 22 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. James Frederick "Frederick" Goodwin was born 23 Jan 1897, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 28 Sep 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Hardie John Goodwin was born 23 Sep 1899, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Apr 1976, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Clayton Goodwin was born 2 Feb 1902, Dorking, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Ann Goodwin was born 22 Oct 1903, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1947, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Margaret Luella Goodwin was born 6 Oct 1905, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Apr 1990, Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Loman Goodwin was born 7 Jun 1907, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Ernest "Ernie" Goodwin was born 20 Jan 1910, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1979, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Robert Earl Goodwin was born 5 Feb 1912, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1912, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Ervin Milford Goodwin was born 19 Feb 1913, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 7 Oct 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Oct 1989, Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Goodwin was born 25 Sep 1843, , Ontario, Canada (son of Robert Goodwin and Mary); died 9 May 1909, Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: James Gooding
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127663
    • Residence: 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    It becomes our sad duty to chronicle the death of a respected resident of this neighborhood. James Goodwin passed away last Sunday after only a brief illness. Deceased occupied title position of school trustee for many years. and as such always took great interest in the efficiency of the school and the welfare and comfort of the scholars. In politics he. was a staunch Liberal and he always took a keen interest in local affairs. He joined the Methodist church some years ago, and was an active worker in the good cause. At the time of his death he was a trustee of the church, and assistant class leader and steward of the Glenallan appointment. He was twice married. Four sons and four daughters are left to mourn the lose of a kind and indulgent father. The funeral was held on Tuesday and was attended by a large number of friends and neighbors, who in this manner showed their respect for the deceased. The family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

    James married Elizabeth Fleet 30 Mar 1869, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Fleet and Emily Gooding) was born Jun 1852, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1879, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Fleet was born Jun 1852, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Fleet and Emily Gooding); died 15 Dec 1879, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Goodwin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-272017
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1869, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. John Goodwin was born 1869, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1961; was buried , Drayton Victoria Cemetery, Drayton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Gillis Goodwin was born 23 Feb 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1913, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jeannetta Goodwin was born 17 Oct 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1915, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Robert Goodwin was born 24 Mar 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1951, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Frederick Franklin was born CA 1850; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-401058

    Frederick married Mary Fleet 1873. Mary was born 21 Apr 1850, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1933, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Feb 1933, Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Fleet was born 21 Apr 1850, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1933, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Feb 1933, Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Franklin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-401057

    Notes:

    Mrs. Mary Franklin - Mrs. Frederick Franklin passed away on Friday afternoon last at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Mewhinney, North Woolwich, in her 83rd year. Mrs. Franklin, who had been ill for the past year, was born near Hamilton and after her marriage in 1873 moved to Glenallan. Mr. Franklin predeceased her twelve years ago and after his death Mrs. Franklin came to Elmira, residing here with relatives until quite recently when she went to North Woolwich to live with her daughter, Mrs. Mewhiney. Four daughters and five sons survive, namely: Mrs. Alice Goodwin, Mrs. J. Klein of Elmira; Mrs. Brodhagen of Palmerston; Mrs. H. Mewhinney, North Woolwich; James of Palmerston; John, Kitchener; William of Elmira; Robert of Glenallan and Loman of Watson, Sask. A brother, Robert Fleet of Sarnia, also survives. The funeral took place on Monday, afternoon at one o'clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. Mewhiney to the Glenallan United Church for service, conducted by Rev. B. Eyre, assisted by Rev. J. Ure Stewart of Elmira. The remains were afterwards interred in the Glenallan cemetery.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    Children:
    1. Alice Franklin died Yes, date unknown.
    2. James Franklin died Yes, date unknown.
    3. John Franklin died Yes, date unknown.
    4. William Franklin died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Robert Franklin died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Loman Franklin died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 3. Alice Franklin was born 1874, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1949, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Della Edith Franklin was born 31 Jul 1890, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1969, Castor, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Halkirk Cemetery, Halkirk, , Alberta, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Robert Goodwin was born 1814, , England; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127662
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Robert — Mary. Mary was born Abt 1817, of, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary was born Abt 1817, of, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Goodwin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144482

    Children:
    1. 4. James Goodwin was born 25 Sep 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1909, Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth A. Gooding was born 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  John Fleet was born 1823, , England; died 22 Feb 1867; was buried , Bristow Pioneer Cemetery, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-272012
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    John — Emily Gooding. Emily was born 1824, Wrentham, , Suffolk, England; died 30 Apr 1896, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Emily Gooding was born 1824, Wrentham, , Suffolk, England; died 30 Apr 1896, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Emily Fleet
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-272013
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. John Fleet was born 23 Jun 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1932, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    2. George Fleet was born 9 May 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1924, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Fleet was born 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Rachel Fleet was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 5. Elizabeth Fleet was born Jun 1852, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1879, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Henry Flect was born 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Emma Fleet was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Ellen Fleet was born 2 Jun 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1899, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Christina Fleet was born May 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bristow Pioneer Cemetery, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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