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

Helen "Ellen" Struthers

Female 1838 - 1921  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Helen "Ellen" Struthers was born 18 Apr 1838, , Scotland; died 9 Apr 1921, Derby Township, Grey Co., Ontario; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ellen Struthers
    • Name: Helen "Ellen" Benner
    • Eby ID Number: 00141-8463.1
    • Residence: 1854, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren

    Helen married John Baer Benner 31 Aug 1854, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Jacob Benner and Annie "Nancy" Bear) was born 10 Feb 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1916, Derby Township, Grey Co., Ontario; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Alexander Benner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Jacob C. Benner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Sep 1856, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1939, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Boyd Cemetery, Shallow Lake, Keppel Twp., Grey Co., Ontario.
    3. 4. Victoria B. Benner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jun 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1876, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. George Benner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 6. John Earl Benner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Dec 1860, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1943, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Richwood United Cemetery, Richwood, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. 7. Nancy Benner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1863, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 8. Alice Benner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 9. Helen Benner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. 10. Christina Benner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. 11. Clara Benner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Alexander Benner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233223
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren


  2. 3.  Jacob C. Benner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born 7 Sep 1856, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1939, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Boyd Cemetery, Shallow Lake, Keppel Twp., Grey Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233224
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren

    Notes:

    JACOB C. BENDER DIES SATURDAY

    Well - Known Resident of Owen Sound toy 57 Years Passes Away in 84th Year

    A very highly respected and esteemed Owen Sound resident for 57 years. Jacob Senna. passed away in the General and Marine Hospital about two o'clock on Saturday morning after an ailing illness of several years. Mr. Benner was a familiar figure on the streets of Owen Sound, where he had made a host of friends, who will deeply regret his death.

    Deceased, who was 83 years old on Sept. 7th, was a son of the late John Benner and Helen Struthers and was born in West Mountrose in 1856. He came to Owen Sound where he became connected with the John Benner and Son Woollen Mills at Inglis Falls. Later he worked in the shipyards here. Then after retiring from the shipyards he went into the milk business, prior to his removing to Hepworth. He resided at Hepworth until about ten years ago when he returned to Owen Sound. Mr. Benner was united in marriage in 1880to Charlotte Emma Hambley, Who predeceased him about ten years ago. Deceased was a war veteran of the 31st Battalion severing twenty-one years of service. He was a faithful adherent of Division St. Church.

    Left to survive his death are two daughters and four sons. namely: Mrs. George Breen of Owen Sound Mrs. James Walsh of Detroit, Cleve Benner and Ray Benner of Stratford. Percy of Highland Park. and John of Owen Sound; two sisters and one brother. Mrs. Jas. Cambell...


  3. 4.  Victoria B. Benner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born 12 Jun 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1876, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-254009
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren


  4. 5.  George Benner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-254010
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England


  5. 6.  John Earl Benner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born 22 Dec 1860, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1943, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Richwood United Cemetery, Richwood, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2643.1
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren

    John — Magdalena Eby. Magdalena (daughter of Peter E. Eby and Katherina "Catherine" Eby) was born 4 Oct 1866; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Pearson Lorne Benner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Jun 1884, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died Oct 1973, Roseville, Macomb, Michigan, United States; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery, Marine City, St. Clair, Michigan.
    2. 13. Catherina Laurina "Laura" Benner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Apr 1887, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1982, Marine City, St. Clair, Michigan, United States; was buried , Maple Grove Cemetery, Cottrellville Township, St. Clair County, Michigan, USA.

  6. 7.  Nancy Benner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born 1863, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233227
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren


  7. 8.  Alice Benner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233229
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren


  8. 9.  Helen Benner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233230
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren


  9. 10.  Christina Benner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233231
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren


  10. 11.  Clara Benner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233232
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren



Generation: 3

  1. 12.  Pearson Lorne Benner Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Helen1) was born 19 Jun 1884, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died Oct 1973, Roseville, Macomb, Michigan, United States; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery, Marine City, St. Clair, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lorne Benner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157318
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

    Pearson — Sarah Emma "Emma" Burns. Sarah was born 2 Nov 1892, , Antrim, Ireland; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery, Marine City, St. Clair, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Nora Evelyn Benner  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  2. 13.  Catherina Laurina "Laura" Benner Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Helen1) was born 28 Apr 1887, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1982, Marine City, St. Clair, Michigan, United States; was buried , Maple Grove Cemetery, Cottrellville Township, St. Clair County, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-470922

    Catherina married Henry Albert "Harry" Sachs 14 Jul 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Ernst Sachs and Fredericka "Ricka" Plantz) was born 3 Feb 1878, Neustadt, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1942, Marine City, St. Clair, Michigan, United States; was buried , Maple Grove Cemetery, Cottrellville Township, St. Clair County, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Nora Evelyn Benner Descendancy chart to this point (12.Pearson3, 6.John2, 1.Helen1) was born Apr 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157320
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational