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Alice A. Brown

Female 1920 - 2002  (81 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Alice A. Brown was born 26 Sep 1920, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Charles James Brown and Bertha Viola Chester); died 2002, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Alice A. Bowman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-219943
    • Residence: 1971, RR2, Hespeler, Waterloo Region, Ontario

    Alice — Leonard "Boots" Bowman. Leonard (son of Albert Adam Bowman and Viona Christina "Viola" Speckeen) was born 27 Jun 1915, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1992, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Laurie Bowman
    2. Dorothy Bowman
    3. Leonard Arthur Albert "Lennie" Bowman was born Between 1956 and 1957; died 7 Oct 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles James Brown was born 29 Jan 1888, , England; died 26 May 1972, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220103
    • Residence: 1972, 78 Queen St. W., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    BROWN, CHARLES JAMES

    Suddenly, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital in Galt, on Friday evening, May 26, 1972, of 78 Queen St. West in Hespeler, formerly of Puslinch Township, in his 85th year, following a brief illness. Husband of the late Bertha Viola Chester (Sept. 1971). Father of James and Chester, both of Hespeler; Ethel (Mrs. Ralph Parsons); and Alice (Mrs. Leonard Bowman), both of R. R. #2, Hespeler; Ruth (Mrs. Edward Seaton) of River Road in Hespeler; and Eleanor (Mrs. Neil Keegan) of San Francisco. Also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Brown was a resident of the Hespeler-Puslinch Township area for over sixty years. He was born in England on January 29, 1888. He was a member of Hespeler United Missionary Church. Funeral service at the Nelson Funeral Home, 23 Galt St. in Hespeler, on Tues. , May 30 at 2. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

    A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
    Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

    Charles married Bertha Viola Chester 24 Jan 1912, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Bertha (daughter of Benjamin Chester and Catherine Hammett) was born Between 1885 and 1886; died 13 Sep 1971, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Bertha Viola Chester was born Between 1885 and 1886 (daughter of Benjamin Chester and Catherine Hammett); died 13 Sep 1971, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Bertha Viola Brown
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63585
    • Residence: 1971, 78 Queen St. W., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    BROWN, BERTHA VIOLA (Nee Chester)

    At the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital in Galt, on Saturday morning, September 13, 1971, of 78 Queen St. West in Hespeler, formerly of Puslinch Township, in her 86th year. Wife of Charles J. Brown. Mother of James and Chester, both of Hespeler; Ethel (Mrs. Ralph Parsons; Alice (Mrs. Leonard Bowman), both of R. R. #2, Hespeler; Ruth (Mrs. Edward Seaton) of River Road in Hespeler; and Eleanor (Mrs. Neil Keegan) of San Francisco. Funeral service on Tues. , Sept. 21 at 2 at the Nelson Funeral Home, 23 Galt St. in Hespeler. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

    A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
    Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

    Children:
    1. Ruth Brown
    2. James Brown
    3. Chester Brown
    4. Ethel Brown
    5. Eleanor Brown
    6. 1. Alice A. Brown was born 26 Sep 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 2002, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Benjamin Chester was born 6 Dec 1841, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Richard Chester and Maria Newstead); died 6 Sep 1912, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27986
    • Occupation: 1869, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Notes:

    Died at Midnight, Friday, September 6, 1912. Was 71 years of age


    A well known and respected resident, a man of sterling characteristics and enjoyed the friendship of all with whom he came in contact. He was married to Catharine Hammett, who survives along with children: Ben, at home; Thomas of Montana; John, on the farm adjoining the homestead; William of SK; Richard, at home; Edward, in the northern part of the province; Mrs. Frances Hilborn of Waterloo Twp. ; Misses Maria and Martha, at home; Mrs. Charles Brown in England; and Mrs. C. Gowing in Hespeler. The funeral on Monday afternoon to Hespeler Cemetery was largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. S. Stauffer and Rev. Beese of Hespeler. Pallbearers: S. Cober, J. Cober, J. Sault, T. Evans, C. Reeve and J. Newstead.

    -Information from the death certificate: Born on December 6, 1841, son of Richard Chester and Maria Newstead.

    -Information from the 1906 Atlas of Wellington County: Rented Benjamin Newstead's farm for 10 years, then purchased the Oak farm, lot 8, rear concession 3, Puslinch. In 1893 bought lot 6, concession 3.

    A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
    Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

    Benjamin married Catherine Hammett 19 Feb 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Thomas Hammett and Catherine Chapman) was born 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1914, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Catherine Hammett was born 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Thomas Hammett and Catherine Chapman); died 5 Apr 1914, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Chester
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27977
    • Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    It is with feelings of deep regret, that we report the death of another old and highly esteemed resident of Puslinch, in the person of Mrs. Benjamin Chester, who died at her residence on Sunday evening, April 5th 1914. She leaves a large family to mourn her untimely death. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon to the Hespeler Cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Benjamin Chester was born 25 Oct 1870, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1948, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Thomas Chester was born 1871, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1932, Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Catherine Chester was born 22 Aug 1873, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1952, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Eliza Ann Chester was born Between 1874 and 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1912, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Hammett Chester was born 1876, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1969, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Maria Jane Chester was born 10 Dec 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1924, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. William Chester was born 17 May 1882; died 11 May 1965, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Martha Minerva Chester was born 16 Aug 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1971; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 3. Bertha Viola Chester was born Between 1885 and 1886; died 13 Sep 1971, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Ethel Chester was born Jun 1887, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1934, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Richard George Chester was born 3 Oct 1891, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1932, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Ethel Chester was born 1899, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1934, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Richard Chester was born 1812, , Norfolk, England; was christened 9 Mar 1813, Skeyton, Norfolk, England; died 23 Jan 1885, St. Joseph's Island, Algoma District, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27987
    • Residence: 1836, Banningham, , Norfolk, England
    • Residence: 1842, Barton Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
    • Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Episcopalian
    • Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
    • Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cordwainer
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

    Notes:

    Residence:
    There was a Richard Chester living in Barton Township, Wentworth in 1842 recorded on the census, three members of the family being born in England which would agree with the three in Richard's family

    Richard married Maria Newstead 6 Jun 1836, Banningham, , Norfolk, England. Maria (daughter of John Newstead and Mary Bradford) was born 1814, Banningham, , Norfolk, England; was christened 13 Jan 1815, Banningham, , Norfolk, England; died 1847, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Maria Newstead was born 1814, Banningham, , Norfolk, England; was christened 13 Jan 1815, Banningham, , Norfolk, England (daughter of John Newstead and Mary Bradford); died 1847, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Chester
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27988
    • Residence: 1836, Banningham, , Norfolk, England

    Children:
    1. Eliza F. Chester was born 1834, , England; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary Ann Chester was born 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 6. Benjamin Chester was born 6 Dec 1841, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1912, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Chester was born 28 Jul 1844, , England; died 5 Nov 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Richard Chester was born 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1912, St. Joseph's Island, Algoma District, Ontario.

  3. 14.  Thomas Hammett was born Between 1821 and 1822, Bideford, , Devonshire, England; died 30 Sep 1898, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157707904
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145466
    • Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; black smith
    • Occupation: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Some time prior to Sept. 12th, 1853, Thomas Hammett, an English Blacksmith, came here from Doon and started business probably in the Wiffler shop, and after 1853 he had his own shop on the lot at the corner of Queen and Adam until he moved to the "Hammett" farm in Waterloo Township where for years he did a bit of smithing, principally repair work, in a shop back near the Town line where evidences of it still remain.

    Le Rue De Commerce, Other Times Other Customs Other Days Other Ways, Winfield Brewster 1954

    Thomas — Catherine Chapman. Catherine was born Between 1818 and 1819, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Welland Co., Ontario; died 24 Aug 1899, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Catherine Chapman was born Between 1818 and 1819, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Welland Co., Ontario; died 24 Aug 1899, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: , England
    • Birth: , Ireland
    • Birth: Niagara-On-The-Lake, Welland Co., Ontario
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157707939
    • Name: Catherine Hammett
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145467
    • Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. 7. Catherine Hammett was born 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1914, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. George Chapman Hammett was born 27 Jun 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1914, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Rev. John Wesley Hammett was born 2 Jul 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1931, Newbury Station, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Oakland Cemetery, Mosa Township, Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    4. Mary Frances "Fannie" Hammett was born 8 Oct 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1944; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Thomas J. Hammett was born Between 1859 and 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Ann Jane Hammett was born 24 May 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1951; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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