Mary Dowker

1826 - 1896  (70 years)

• Name	Mary Dowker
  Born	15 Jul 1826	Terrington, , Yorkshire, England   [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Female
  Residence	1861	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Church of England
  Residence	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Church of England
  Residence	1881	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Church of England
  Died	11 Oct 1896	Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 5]
  	Cause: Senile Decay (1 week)
  Recipes	1898	Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	WINE SOUP (FOR INVALIDS) One tablespoonful flour, yelks of four eggs, the grated peel of a lemon, as much cinnamon as will lay on the point of a knife, a piece of butter the size of a small nut, one pint of wine, sugar to taste. Mix all well together and put on the stove, stirring until it thickens but not boil. Have ready some small dice-shaped pieces of bread, and pour the mixture over it. Light colored wine is the best to use.
  Name	Mary Strong
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-61193
  Buried	Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Person ID	I61193	Generations
  Last Modified	6 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	John Dowker,   b. 1803, , England ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Mother	?,   b. Abt 1804,   d. Bef 1861  (Age ~ 56 years)
  Family ID	F228266	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Richard Sidney Sparks Strong,   b. 31 Mar 1825, Swanage, , Dorset, England ,   d. 6 Oct 1913, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 88 years)
  Married	Oakville, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario
  Children	1. Richard Sidney Strong,   b. 5 Mar 1855, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 3 Nov 1900, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 45 years)   2. Mary Margaret Strong,   b. CALC 14 Nov 1856, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 14 Aug 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 14 years)   3. Frances Strong,   b. 1857, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Thomas Francis Strong,   b. CALC 14 Nov 1858, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 14 Jul 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 21 years)   5. Elizabeth Hardy Strong,   b. 28 Jun 1860, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 29 Jan 1944, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 83 years)   6. Hester K. Strong,   b. 18 Feb 1862, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 6 Dec 1949  (Age 87 years)   7. Arthur D. Strong,   b. 7 Nov 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 15 Mar 1916, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 51 years)
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F24447	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Death of Mrs.. R. S. Strong, Sr. The death of Mrs. R. S. Strong, Sr., which occurred somewhat suddenly about four o'clock on Sunday afternoon, at her residence, West Main Street, is one that be universally regretted in Galt and wherever the deceased lady was known. The news was quite a shock to many of her friends and at first the report could hardly be credited, as it was generally that she was no worse in health than she had been for some time, but it proved only too true, she taking a turn for the worse during the afternoon, passing away about the hour mentioned. The deceased lady returned on Friday evening last, from Detroit, where she and Mr. Strong had spent a few days with their daughter and it was thought the trip had somewhat benefitted her, as she had been in poor health for a long time. Mrs. Strong's maiden name was Mary Dowker, she being the eldest daughter of the late John Dowker, formerly of Terrington, Yorkshire, England. She was married to Mr. Strong at Oakville, Ontario, forty five years ago, coming at once, to Galt to reside, her husband having resided here for some time, previous that. About 1860 the family removed to the farm known As "Purbeck Hill," a short distance out of Galt, on the back road to Hespeler, where they continued to reside until six years, ago, when they removed into town again, taking up their residence on West Main street, in the house now known as "Purbeck House." Deceased will be greatly missed by many in Galt for her numerous kindly acts, but where she will be missed most will be by the husband and family. For forty five years she has been a most loving and faithful helpmate to her now sorrowing husband and as a mother she was kind and loving. The family was an exceedingly affectionate one and the loss of the wife and mother will indeed be a sad blow. She leaves four of a family, Richard S., Arthur D. and Mrs. H. B. Lewis, residing in Galt and Mrs. McWhinney, residing in Detroit. The Weekly Reformer 15 Oct 1896 pg 1

  
  

• Sources

  [S505] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Trinity Anglican (Galt) CC#4497 Internet Link . Richard Sidney Sparks Strong/ A native of/ Dorset, England/ and youngest son of/ Capt. Thomas Strong R. N./ born March 31st 1825/ and died Oct. 6th, 1913/ In affectioate remembrance of/ Mary Dowker/ His dearly loved wife/ born at Terrington/ Yorkshire, England/ July 15th 1826/ and died Oct. 11th 1896/ (verse) [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 1, Pg. 8. [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, Div. 1 Page 64. [S1778] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1861, Div 11 Page 88. [S713] Vit - ON - Death Registration, death certificate 019725. Mrs Mary Strong Gender: Female Age: 71 Birth Date: abt 1825 Birth Place: England Death Date: 11 Oct 1896 Death Place: Galt, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Cause of Death: Senile Decay [S1721] The New Galt Cook (Revised Edition).

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 15 Jul 1826 - Terrington, , Yorkshire, England Residence - Church of England - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Church of England - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Church of England - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: Senile Decay (1 week) - 11 Oct 1896 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Recipes - 1898 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth