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Evelyn MeWhiney

Female 1897 - 1919  (21 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Evelyn MeWhiney was born 1 Jun 1897, Dorking, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Robert Alexander MeWhiney and Levina C. "Vina" Gies); died 10 Jan 1919, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glenallan Union Cemetery, Glenallan, Wellington, Ontario.

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    • Name: Evelyn Nurse
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-299608
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Evelyn married Melvin L. Nurse 30 Jan 1918, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Melvin was born 5 Sep 1894, Dresden, Kent Co., Ontario; died 26 Oct 1946; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Alexander MeWhiney was born Mar 1869, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Alexander MeWhiney and Mary Main); died 6 Feb 1932, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glenallan Union Cemetery, Glenallan, Wellington, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rob MeWhiney
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166640
    • Occupation: 1896, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1907, Macton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario
    • Occupation: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Robert Alexander Mewhiney - There passed away at her home on the town line of Peel and Wellesley early on Saturday morning, Feb. 6, Mr. Robert Mewhiney. He was in his usual health until Saturday morning when he suffered a heart seizure from which he never rallied. He had been around as usual the previous day and spent the evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Claire Beggs.

    Mr. Mewhiney was born at Dorking sixty-three years ago and has passed his whole lifetime in the vicinity. He was a Presbyterian in religion until the time of Union and since then has been identified with Knox United Church, Glenallan. For years he was a member of Wellesley L..L. 430 and Canadian Forrester's Court No. 70, Glenallan.

    Mr. Mewhiney was a son of the late Alexander and the late Mrs. Mewhiney. About 35 years ago he was married to Levina Gies, who, with a family of four sons and two daughters, survive, namely, Irvine of Jordon Station, Melvin and Aaron of the town line, Carl of Vineland, Vera (Mrs. Irvine Strucker), of Vineland, Cornelia (Mrs. Clare Beggs) of 18th line of Wellesley. One daughter, Evelyn (Mrs. Melvin Nurse) predeceased him in 1919. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Alex Adams of Preston and Mrs. Sam Henry, near Dorking, also one brother, Wesley, of near Listowel. He was predeceased by two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Calder and Mrs. Clem Bailey, also one brother John.

    The funeral which was largely attended was held last Monday from his late residence to Glenallan United Cemetery. The services at the house and graveside were conducted by the Rev. B. Eyre, BA. The following acted as casket bearers: William Nurse, George Beggs, Chris Tabbert, James Beggs, Andrew Hahn and Edward Cressman.

    The following floral tributes were received: Pillow, wife; wreath Mr. and Mrs. Carson, and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Mewhiney; wreath Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Mewhiney, Mr. Carl Mewhiney and Mrs. Irvine Strucker, spray, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Beggs; spray, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Peeble; spray, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Honsburger.

    Robert married Levina C. "Vina" Gies 1 Apr 1896, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. Levina (daughter of Blasius Gies and Magdalena Helena "Helena" Schaefer) was born Jun 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1941; was buried , Glenallan Union Cemetery, Glenallan, Wellington, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Levina C. "Vina" Gies was born Jun 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Blasius Gies and Magdalena Helena "Helena" Schaefer); died 8 Dec 1941; was buried , Glenallan Union Cemetery, Glenallan, Wellington, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Levina C. "Vina" MeWhiney
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166651
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
    • Residence: 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. Core MeWhiney was born Jun 1896, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 1. Evelyn MeWhiney was born 1 Jun 1897, Dorking, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1919, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glenallan Union Cemetery, Glenallan, Wellington, Ontario.
    3. Vera Aleidith MeWhiney was born 9 Mar 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1954; was buried , Oaklawn Cemetery, Jordan Station, Welland Co., Ontario.
    4. Mabel MeWhiney was born May 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Irvine Harry MeWhiney was born 3 Apr 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Aug 1980, Vineland, Welland Co., Ontario; was buried , Oaklawn Cemetery, Jordan Station, Welland Co., Ontario.
    6. Melvin Orton MeWhiney was born 7 Mar 1903, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1975, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Knox Wesley United Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario.
    7. Carl MeWhiney was born Aug 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Carson William MeWhiney was born 23 Oct 1907, 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Sep 1993, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Camerue MeWhiney was born Jul 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Cornelia Bendola MeWhiney was born 17 Jul 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Alexander MeWhiney was born 15 Dec 1835, , Ireland; died 26 Apr 1894, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58942

    Alexander married Mary Main 25 Apr 1860, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario. Mary (daughter of David Main and Elsie Marie Weaver) was born 24 Jun 1838, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 14 Oct 1922, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Main was born 24 Jun 1838, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario (daughter of David Main and Elsie Marie Weaver); died 14 Oct 1922, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary MeWhiney
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58943

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann MeWhiney was born 9 Mar 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died 1923; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Robert Alexander MeWhiney was born Mar 1869, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1932, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glenallan Union Cemetery, Glenallan, Wellington, Ontario.

  3. 6.  Blasius GiesBlasius Gies was born 11 Aug 1845, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johann Conrad K. Gies and Marianna Schmaus); died 4 Jan 1926, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140887
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Blasius married Magdalena Helena "Helena" Schaefer 7 Mar 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Justus Schaefer and Catharine Bluhm) was born 13 May 1845, , Hesse-Cassel, Germany; died 30 Sep 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Magdalena Helena "Helena" Schaefer was born 13 May 1845, , Hesse-Cassel, Germany (daughter of Justus Schaefer and Catharine Bluhm); died 30 Sep 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Helen Schaefer
    • Name: Helena Schafer
    • Name: Magdalena Helena "Helena" Gies
    • Name: Nina Schaefer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140819
    • Immigration: 1845, , Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. Jacob Blasius Gies was born 3 Jul 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1945, Antler, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Fern Cemetery, Stortoaks, Estevan, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    2. Harold Henry "Henry" Gies was born 1 Mar 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jun 1950, Antler, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Antler Cemetery, Antler, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    3. 3. Levina C. "Vina" Gies was born Jun 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1941; was buried , Glenallan Union Cemetery, Glenallan, Wellington, Ontario.
    4. Edward Frederick Gies was born 22 Aug 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1919; was buried , Fern Cemetery, Stortoaks, Estevan, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    5. Alexander George Giese was born 1 Aug 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1931, Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, United States; was buried , Ocean View Cemetery, Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, United States.
    6. Charles William "William" Gies was born 5 Aug 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1963; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. William Albert "Albert" Gies was born 5 May 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1928, Carnduff, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    8. August Gies was born 28 Nov 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1884.
    9. Herbert Alexander Gies was born 11 Apr 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1985, Redvers, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Fern Cemetery, Stortoaks, Estevan, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    10. Clara Jeanetta "Nettie" Gies was born 16 Mar 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1971, Campbell, , Kentucky; was buried , Fern Cemetery, Stortoaks, Estevan, , Saskatchewan, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  David Main was born 1799, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 2 Aug 1866, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried , Sheffield Cemetery, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111677

    David — Elsie Marie Weaver. Elsie was born 1801, , New Jersey; died 5 Mar 1873, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried , Sheffield Cemetery, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Elsie Marie Weaver was born 1801, , New Jersey; died 5 Mar 1873, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried , Sheffield Cemetery, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elsie Marie Main
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141229

    Children:
    1. Edward Main was born 1833, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 5. Mary Main was born 24 Jun 1838, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 14 Oct 1922, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 12.  Johann Conrad K. Gies was born 6 Feb 1793, , Hesse-Cassel, Germany; died 10 Sep 1869; was buried , Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Conrad Gies
    • Name: Conrad K. Gies
    • Name: Konrad Gies
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95828P
    • Immigration: 16 Jul 1832, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Land: 1843, Wellesley Township - East Concession A Lot 11, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Notes:

    ST. AGATHA SETTLERS, WITH TIME THEY OBTAINED THE PATENT FOR THEIR FARMS.

    When they came can not be stated. But the time of their getting the Patent for their land can be given for some. It must however be remembered that nearly all came poor, and had to slave and economize for years before they could pay for their land and get the title to it. ... Conrad K. Gies Conc. 1 Lot 2 - 1860.

    Immigration:
    Arrived on the ship "Columbus" in New York City 16 Jul 1832 from Bremen, Germany.

    Johann — Marianna Schmaus. Marianna was born 5 Mar 1802, , Hesse-Cassel, Germany; died 16 Sep 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Marianna Schmaus was born 5 Mar 1802, , Hesse-Cassel, Germany; died 16 Sep 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marianna Gies
    • Name: Mary
    • Name: Mary Anna Schmaus
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95827
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Children:
    1. Nicholaus Gies was born 16 Jun 1829, , Germany; died 20 Apr 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Frederick Gies was born 1831, , Hesse, Germany; died Bef 1901; was buried , Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Gies was born 1835, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. William Gies was born 6 Jun 1835, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1904, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Charles Gies was born 20 Mar 1838, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1917, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Caroline Gies was born 23 Apr 1841, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 6. Blasius Gies was born 11 Aug 1845, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1926, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 14.  Justus Schaefer was born 1818, , Germany; died Bef 1901.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6249.66
    • Directory: 1861, Wellesley Township - East Concession A Lot 07, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Directory: 1861, Wellesley Township - East Concession A Lot 08, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Justus — Catharine Bluhm. Catharine was born 11 Nov 1817, , Hesse-Cassel, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Catharine Bluhm was born 11 Nov 1817, , Hesse-Cassel, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Schaefer
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6249.67
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 7. Magdalena Helena "Helena" Schaefer was born 13 May 1845, , Hesse-Cassel, Germany; died 30 Sep 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jacob Schaefer was born 5 Jun 1847, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1930, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Palmerston Cemetery, Palmerston, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. Margaret Schaefer was born 1848, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Catherine Schaefer was born 25 Jan 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1914, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Bentinck Twp., Hanover, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth Schaefer was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Justus B. Schaefer was born Feb 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1935, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Henry Shaefer was born 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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