Mary A. Barber

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122020

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123914
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Directory: 1864, Wilmot Township - Block A Concession 3 Lot 27, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milk Teamster
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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On Tuesday morning Mr. Robert Barber, sr., was called to his rest after a short illness and will be buried at St. James' cemetery, Huron road, today (Friday) at 2 p.m. Mr. Barber was one of our old residents and much respected, having resided in this neighborhood for over fifty years. To the widow and family we extend our heartfelt sympathy in their sad hour of trial.

New Hamburg Independent 12 Feb 1892 pg 3

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Barber, Robert - Came from Sligo, Ireland, to Canada in 1839 when he was eleven years old with his sister Eliza, nine years old, (later Mrs. Hy. Squires, long since deceased). First settled at Little York, near Toronto, till 1842, when he moved up to Wilmot, walking the entire distance, landing in Strasburg the first night and finishing the journey the next day. He took up the farm now owned by Levi Master. The first $200 he had saved up to pay on it was stolen. He was married in April 1854 to Miss Agnes Vance, sister of Joseph Vance, of Tavistock, father of Mr. James Vance, of New Hamburg. Four boys and three girls were born to them, two of the girls dying in infancy. The others are Robert, traveller. New Hamburg, James, who died in 1904, Arthur, with the Union Car Co., Pittsburg, Pa., Annie, Mrs. Jas. McKie, of Wingham, and John, Carriagemaker, of Orillia.

Church of England, An Historical Sketch of the Parish of Wilmot 1828-1913, Diocese of Huron, Ontario, New Hamburg, Canada by Charles James Fox, Sep 1913

Robert married Agnes Vance Apr 1854. Agnes (daughter of Robert Vance and Mary Hogg) was born 22 Dec 1837, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1912, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Barber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77093P
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Name: Robert Barber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79081

Robert — Elizabeth Shaw. Elizabeth was born 1795, , Sligo, Ireland; died 15 Jan 1846; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Barbour
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123813

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-380541
• Misfortune: 1837

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Misfortune:
In 1837 at the time of the war they resolved to move to Oxford county and took passage on the unfortunate vessel "Sir Robert Peel." All went well up the St. Lawrence river, until they arrived at Walesse's Island, where the vessel was attacked by the enemies, the passengers driven ashore at the point of the bayonet, the vessel ransacked and robbed of its valuables and set on fire. Here they lost everything, bag and baggage, as they used to say, save the lives of themselves and their five little children, three of which had to be carried of the boat to escape from the roaring flames off the burning vessel. Deceased used to say that she stood on shore when the vessel was burned to the water's level and saw the smoke stack tumble into the water.

Robert married Mary Hogg 9 Nov 1827. Mary was born 26 Feb 1804, Glenluce, , Wigtown, Scotland; died 16 Aug 1892, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ratho Presbyterian Cemetery, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Vance
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-380542
• Misfortune: 1837

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Mary Hogg

Relict of the late Robert Vance, whose death we announced last week was born on Feb. 26th A. D. 1804, in the parish of Glenluec, county of Wighton, Galloway Shire, Scotland, died, Aug. 16th, 1892. Her remains taken to Ratho cemetery for interment in the presence of many friends and acquaintances, from far and near to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Bielby of New Hamburg. Deceased was the widow of the late Robert Vance, who was born on Nov. 12th A. D. 1804, on the farm of Beltroston parish, Gallway Shire, Scottland. They were married on Nov. 9th, 1827. In the year 1831 they immigrated to Canada, landed in Quebec, in the month of May after six weeks sailing and settled in Williamsburg, Upper Canada and lived there for six years. In 1837 at the time of the war they resolved to move to Oxford county and took passage on the unfortunate vessel "Sir Robert Peel." All went well up the St. Lawrence river, until they arrived at Walesse's Island, where the vessel was attacked by the enemies, the passengers driven ashore at the point of the bayonet, the vessel ransacked and robbed of its valuables and set on fire. Here they lost everything, bag and baggage, as they used to say, save the lives of themselves and their five little children, three of which had to be carried of the boat to escape from the roaring flames off the burning vessel. Deceased used to say that she stood on shore when the vessel was burned to the water's level and saw the smoke stack tumble into the water. The passengers were then taken up by another vessel and taken to Prescott and after a short stay to Hamilton, they settled in the township of Blenheim, living there for fifteen years, two years in Wilmot, and now for 38 years on lot 35, 18th concession, East Zorra, where they changed a rough bush lot into a good farm and a pleasant home. Their married life which was blessed with 8 children (7 sons and one daughter) lasted 64 years, 5 months and 25 days and she lived as a widow about 15 months on the old homestead with her son Thomas, where the commandment "Honor thy father and mother" was well observed and carried out. The deceased were highly respected by the whole county for their politeness and honesty. They took an active part in religious matters and were members of the Presbyterian church. Four sons and the daughter survive them to mourn their departure, namely: Joseph and Thomas Vance of East Zorra, farmers and well known horsemen; Robert Vance of Norwich, horseman and James Vance of Yreka, California, miller and wholesale merchant; Agnes, widow of the late Robert Barber of Wilmot. The mourning family have the feeling and sympathy of the whole community.

New Hamburg Independent 26 Aug 1892 pg 2

Misfortune:
In 1837 at the time of the war they resolved to move to Oxford county and took passage on the unfortunate vessel "Sir Robert Peel." All went well up the St. Lawrence river, until they arrived at Walesse's Island, where the vessel was attacked by the enemies, the passengers driven ashore at the point of the bayonet, the vessel ransacked and robbed of its valuables and set on fire. Here they lost everything, bag and baggage, as they used to say, save the lives of themselves and their five little children, three of which had to be carried of the boat to escape from the roaring flames off the burning vessel. Deceased used to say that she stood on shore when the vessel was burned to the water's level and saw the smoke stack tumble into the water.