Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

George Vores Jewett Greenhill[1]

Male 1852 - 1939  (87 years)


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  • Name George Vores Jewett Greenhill 
    Born 11 Feb 1852  Hastings, , Sussex, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    Name G. V. J. Greenhill 
    Occupation 1881  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Bank Clerk 
    Occupation 1885  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    manager Merchants Bank 
    Galt-MerchantBankofCanada-0004-1887Directory.JPG
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    The Union Publishing Co.'s Farmers' and Business Directory for the Counties of Waterloo and Wellington 1887, Vol. 3
    Occupation 1891  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Bank Manager 
    Residence 1891  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Anglican 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-102693 
    Died 29 May 1939  Victoria, British Columbia Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Person ID I102693  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Family Rachel Ellen Warner,   b. 1850, , England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Aug 1905, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years) 
    Married 3 Sep 1873  , England Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Children 
     1. Laura Ellen Isabelle Greenhill,   b. 30 Dec 1874, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Feb 1890, London Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 15 years)
     2. Beatrice Kate Greenhill,   b. 22 May 1878, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Oct 1897, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 19 years)
     3. Joseph Greenhill,   b. 13 Oct 1880, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. John Alexander Greenhill,   b. 19 Oct 1885, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Dec 1974, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years)
     5. Humphrey George Greenhill,   b. 21 May 1888, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jun 1914  (Age 26 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F26366  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • GREENHILL - At St. Joseph's Hospital on Monday morning, George V. J. Greenhill, aged 87 years. The late Mr. Greenhill was born In Hastings, England, and had been a resident of this city for 28 years and for many years residing at the Strathcona Hotel. He is mourned by two sons, J. W. of Reading, England: John A. of Vancouver Golf and Country Club, New Westminster. He was retired manager of the former Merchants' Bank of Canada In eastern Canada, and was well known in banking circles in Galt, Windsor and Hamilton, Ontario. He was member of the A.F. & A.M. for over 50 years.

      The remains are resting at McCall Bros. Funeral Home, which firm will announce the time of funeral later. (Galt. Windor and Hamilton. Ontario, papers, please copy)

      Victoria Times 30 May 1939

  • Sources 
    1. [S2598] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Trinity Anglican Cemetery Internet Link.
      In memory of/ Rachel Ellen/ wife of/ G. V. J. GREENHILL/ who died/ at Windsor Ont./ Aug. 21, 1905/ Whom the Lord loveth/ He chaseneth Heb.XII, 6/

    2. [S336] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1881, Galt Division 2 Page 48.

    3. [S1800] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1891, Sec. 1 Page 147.

    4. [S1888] Canada, British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993.
      Name: George Vores J Greenhill
      Event Type: Death
      Event Date: 29 May 1939
      Event Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
      Gender: Male
      Age: 87
      Marital Status: Widowed
      Birth Date: 11 Feb 1852
      Birth Year (Estimated): 1852
      Birthplace: , England
      Father's Name: William Alexander Greenhill

    5. [S2301] Book - Galt Summer Carnival Thursday & Friday June 12th and 13th 1890 [booket].

    6. [S2488] aaa Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate.
      Name:George Vaus Greenhill Spouse:Rachel Ellen Warner Record Type:Marriage Event Date:3 Sep 1873 Parish:St Marylebone Borough:Westminster Father Name:William Alexder Greenhill Spouse Father:Robert Warner Register Type:Parish Register

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 11 Feb 1852 - Hastings, , Sussex, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 3 Sep 1873 - , England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Bank Clerk - 1881 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - manager Merchants Bank - 1885 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Bank Manager - 1891 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Anglican - 1891 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 29 May 1939 - Victoria, British Columbia Link to Google Earth
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