James Howlett

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114125
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Elected Office: 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Woolwich
• Occupation: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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The many friends of James Howlett, of Winterbourne, a gentleman well and favorably known not only in Elmira where he was born and reared but also throughout the township of Woolwich and the County of Waterloo, in the respective councils he had served as a member for a number of years, will regret to hear of his demise. He died at his residence last Wednesday of heart disease after having suffered there from occasionally for several years. As a public man deceased was highly respected and his honorable precepts were appreciated. As a citizen he enjoyed the respect of the community. He was a successful farmer and stock breeder and had acquired a fine homestead. He was the second son of the late Wm. Howlett and was raised on the farm now occupied by Mr. Aaron A. Weber, one mile east of Elmira. He had reached the age of 59 years and 2 months and leaves a widow two sons and one daughter to mourn the loss of a kind husband and provident father. The funeral which was largely attended took place last Saturday afternoon when his remains were interred in the Elmira Cemetery.

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ELMIRA

The "Grim Reaper" again visited our neighborhood on Wednesday, July 24, claiming for its victim the late Jas Howlett who for some time has been suffering from heart trouble. Mr. Howlett was widely and favorable known, being a man of sterling qualities and practiced veterinary for a number of years. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from his late residence to the Congregational Church and thence to the Elmira cemetery for interment. He leaves to mourn his loss a widow, two daugters and one son. Wesley, Salome at home and Clara (Mrs. R. Hamilton) of Essex, Ont. The services conducted by Revs. Hamilton were and Krauth of Winterbourne and Berlin and were largely attended. Both families have the deepest sympathies of the community in their bereavement.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 1 Aug 1912, p. 5

James married Anna Auman 18 Mar 1883, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Nicholaus Aumann and Anna Gela Tod) was born 15 Nov 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1929, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Clara Howlett was born 17 Jun 1883, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Wesley Howlett was born 31 Mar 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1953, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Saloma Howlett was born 26 Jun 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1963, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25980
• Occupation: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

William married Mary Ann Howlett 21 Mar 1850, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 2 Dec 1827, , England; died 25 Jul 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Howlett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25979
• Immigration: 1838, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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After several years of great suffering there died last Monday at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Thos. Sherrington, Mrs. Mary Ann Howlett relict of the late John [should read William] Howlett, who was one of the oldest settlers of the Township of Woolwich. Deceased was a faithful helpmeet to her husband in the days of the trials of his pioneer life. Together they built up a fine farm home about a mile east of Elmira and furnished it with all the necessary appointments. They raised a large family of children and left them in comfortable circumstances. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Howlett removed to Elmira where she lived in a house of her own on Church St., for many years. When her disease which resulted in the loss of her feet by gangrene, had assumed desperate character, she was removed to the Galt Hospital in hopes that treatment there would prove more effective. It proved, however, that such should not be the case. Then she was brought back to the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. Sherrington, where everything that duty and love could suggest was done for her until death relieved her of her sufferings.

Deceased was known as a highly respectable lady. She leaves nine children - 7 daughters and 2 sons. They are as follows: - Mrs. G. Glennie, Dauphin, Man., Mrs. G. Auman, Mrs. J.E. Bowman, Mrs. Thos. Sherrington and Mrs. Ph. Lein of Elmira; Mrs. Bracey, of Winterbourne; Mrs. T. McCutcheon, of Chicago, Mr. John Hewlett, of Lakefield, Man., and Mr. Jas. Howlett, of Winterbourne, Reeve of Woolwich Township.

The funeral took place yesterday afternoon and was largely attended by relatives and friends.

Elmira Signet 28 Jul 1904

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139747
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retired Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

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1871 - William Howlett is staying with William Howlett.
1851 - William Howlett is in same household as George Girling.

William married Lucinda "Lucy" Gardiner 27 Oct 1822, Ilketshall, Saint Andrew Parish, , Suffolk, England. Lucinda was born 1800, , England; died 22 Jun 1832, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lucinda "Lucy" Howlett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22560

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According to family lore, the family immigrated to Canada 5 Jun 1832 and she died soon after arriving in Bloomingdale.