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

Lenore

Female 1827 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Lenore was born 1827, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Haurd
    • Name: Lenore Wilson
    • Eby ID Number: dnf-126506

    Lenore — William Wilson. William was born Abt 1823, Of, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario; died Bef 1871. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Charles Wilson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Mary Ann Wilson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Oct 1854, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1943; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. William Wilson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Grace Wilson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles Wilson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lenore1) was born 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119425
    • Occupation: 1871, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cooper


  2. 3.  Mary Ann Wilson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lenore1) was born 28 Oct 1854, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1943; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Ann Harvey
    • Name: Mary Ann Wilson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83942
    • Residence: 1874, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Mary married William Harvey Aug 1874. William (son of William Harvey and Janet Elliott) was born 5 Oct 1849, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1904; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Janet Laura Harvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1874, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 7. Jessie Harvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 8. George W. Harvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 9. Byron Stanley Harvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1887; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 10. William Harvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 11. Leonhard Harvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 12. Milton L. Harvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Apr 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 13. Herschel W. Harvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 May 1888, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. 14. Ada Irene "Irene" "Dean" Harvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jul 1890, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1974, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Feb 1974, New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 15. Mary Leslie "Leslie" Harvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Jul 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. 16. Reva A. Harvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Feb 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 4.  William Wilson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lenore1) was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119428


  4. 5.  Grace Wilson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lenore1) was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-311395
    • Residence: 1871, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dressmaker
    • Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Janet Laura Harvey Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 1874, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Janet Laura Hall
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126507

    Janet married William Mayberry Hall 21 Sep 1898, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Thomas Hall and Elizabeth Mowbray, son of Thomas Hall and Elizabeth Mowberry) was born 22 Jul 1870, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Jessie Harvey Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-311388
    • Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  3. 8.  George W. Harvey Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126508
    • Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  4. 9.  Byron Stanley Harvey Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1887; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126509


  5. 10.  William Harvey Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-311390
    • Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  6. 11.  Leonhard Harvey Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-311391
    • Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  7. 12.  Milton L. Harvey Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 9 Apr 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83943
    • Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer


  8. 13.  Herschel W. Harvey Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 24 May 1888, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-311392
    • Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder, Foundry
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #348486


  9. 14.  Ada Irene "Irene" "Dean" Harvey Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 30 Jul 1890, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1974, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Feb 1974, New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ada Irene "Irene" "Dean" Gowing
    • Name: Irene Harvey
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-311393
    • Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mill Hand, Woolen Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1974, 1701 King St. E., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    GOWING, Mrs. G. Wesley

    Of 1701 King St. East, Preston Cambridge, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1974, Ada Irene Harvey, beloved wife of G. Wesley Gowing; dear mother of Grace and Ruth (Mrs. Edgar Dyck) of Preston, Jean (Mrs. Elmer Bowey) of Galt, Mary (Mrs. Gordon Debus) of Waterloo, Robert and Frank of Galt, Clifford of Kitchener, Bruce of Paris, Ralph of Owen Sound, Jack of Cobourg; also surviving are 25 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; in her 84th year. Mrs. Gowing was born in Hespeler and lived most of her life in Preston, a member of the Brethren Gospel Hall, Cambridge Galt. The funeral and committal services will be conducted from the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, Friday, at 2 p.m. Interment in Hespeler cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 6 Feb 1974 pg 29


    Birth:
    Tombstone Reads 31 Jul 1890

    Ada married George Wesley "Wesley" Gowing 12 Sep 1912, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of William Henry Gowing and Doreatha Louisa "Dorothy" Kettlewell) was born 12 Sep 1885, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Feb 1975, New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Robert Gowing  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2011.
    2. 18. Jean Gowing  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 19. Mary Gowing  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 20. Ralph Gowing  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 21. Clifford Gowing  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 22. Jack Gowing  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 23. Merle Gowing  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1914, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1915, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 24. Grace Mildred Gowing  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Oct 1914; died 15 Aug 2011, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 25. George Bruce "Bruce" Gowing  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 May 1919, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 2010, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 26. Ruth O. Gowing  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1921; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. 27. Frank Wesley Gowing  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Apr 1929, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 2010, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  10. 15.  Mary Leslie "Leslie" Harvey Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 4 Jul 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leslie Harvey
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83947
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  11. 16.  Reva A. Harvey Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 24 Feb 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83948
    • Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saleslady, Store
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian



Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Robert Gowing Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ada3, 3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) died Bef 2011.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108853


  2. 18.  Jean Gowing Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ada3, 3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1)

    Jean — Elmer Bowey. [Group Sheet]


  3. 19.  Mary Gowing Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ada3, 3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1)

    Mary — Gordon Debus. [Group Sheet]


  4. 20.  Ralph Gowing Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ada3, 3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1)

  5. 21.  Clifford Gowing Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ada3, 3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1)

    Clifford — Joyce. [Group Sheet]


  6. 22.  Jack Gowing Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ada3, 3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1)

  7. 23.  Merle Gowing Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ada3, 3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 1914, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1915, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108845

    Notes:

    ..Hespeler to make arrangements for the funeral. Stager came down about 7.30 P. M. with her little casket, so I went back whith [sic] Stager & our little Merle's remains.

    Dean her mother & Jessie got here on the 9 car. We arrived about 8.45 P. M.

    29 Got Mr. Barker to come down to get a picture of darling Merlie. I took her little form out of the casket and laid her on the settete Merlie looked so sweet.

    From the diary of Wesley Gowing father of Merle - Ray Ruddy - Historical Preston


  8. 24.  Grace Mildred GowingGrace Mildred Gowing Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ada3, 3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 31 Oct 1914; died 15 Aug 2011, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108849

    Notes:

    GOWING, Grace Mildred October 31, 1914 - August 15, 2011 Passed away peacefully at Cambridge Memorial Hospital into the presence of her Lord, after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her father George Wesley Gowing, mother Ada Irene (nee Harvey), also brothers Robert, Bruce (Kathryn), Frank Gowing (Ruth), sister Ruth Dyck (Edgar), sister-in-law June Gowing, brother-in-law Gordon Debus. Survived by her sisters Jean Bowey (Elmer) of Cambridge, Mary Debus of Waterloo, brothers Ralph of Owen Sound, Clifford (Joyce) of Kitchener, Jack (Day) of Collingwood, sister-in-law Jean Gowing, as well as many nieces and nephews. A lifetime resident of Preston (Cambridge). Resided for more than 70 years at the family home on east King Street. Grace spent most of her career as a senior secretary for several local firms. In later years, she taught secretarial practices at the community college. She was a long time member of King Street Baptist Church, serving as treasurer and Sunday school teacher. Many years were also spent at Fairview Mennonite Home as a volunteer and teaching crafts. A Funeral Service will be held at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Dr., Cambridge on Friday, August 19, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at New Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith's Orphans Fund or to Fairview Mennonite Home. The family would like to thank the staff at Cambridge Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion shown and also to the many who looked after Grace at Fairview Mennonite Home.

    Waterloo REgion Record 15 Aug 2011


  9. 25.  George Bruce "Bruce" Gowing Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ada3, 3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 6 May 1919, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 2010, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Bruce Gowing
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108858

    Notes:

    GOWING, George Bruce Passed into the presence of the Lord at Fairview Mennonite Home on Monday, August 2, 2010 in his 92nd year. Bruce was born in Preston on May 6, 1919 and lived there all of his life. He was the son of the late Irene and Wesley Gowing. His wife, Kathryn Mary Bechthold pre- deceased him in 2002, also his brothers Robert and Frank and his sister Ruth Dyck, brothers-in-law Edgar Dyck, Gordon Debus and sisters-in-law June Gowing and Ruth Gowing. He is survived by his sisters; Grace Gowing of Cambridge, Jean Bowey (Elmer) of Cambridge, Mary Debus of Waterloo, his brothers; Ralph Gowing of Owen Sound, Jack (Day) Gowing of Collingwood, Cliff Gowing (Joyce) of Kitchener and sister-in-law Jean Gowing of Cambridge. Also lovingly remembered by many nephews and nieces, great-nephews and nieces, and great-great-nephews and nieces. Bruce was employed by Grand River Lake Erie and Northern (C.P.R.) Railway for 42 years. In his retired years he was involved with Hackney Ponies and belonged to the Hackney Pony Association. Bruce was a faithful and acting member of the West Side Bible Chapel in Cambridge for most of his life, where he was involved in Sunday School, taking many children to and from Sunday School. Also, Bruce taught Sunday School for many years and was Treasurer of the Chapel for several years. Bruce played hockey for many of the local teams and also with the Guelph Junior A Team. He also received the Most Valuable Player Trophy. Bruce's family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home (566 Queenston Road, Cambridge) on Thursday, August 5 between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and between 1-2 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2010 at Fairview Mennonite Home (515 Langs Drive, Cambridge). Funeral Service to follow at Fairview Mennonite Home at 2 p.m. Interment New Hope Cemetery. In memory of Bruce, memorial donations to the Faith's Orphan Fund or Fairview Mennonite Home would be appreciated by the family.

    Waterloo Region Record 2 Aug 2010

    George — Kathryn Mary Bechthold. Kathryn died 2002; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  10. 26.  Ruth O. Gowing Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ada3, 3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 1921; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ruth O. Dyck
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174591

    Ruth — Edgar George Dyck. Edgar was born 1919; died 1984; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  11. 27.  Frank Wesley Gowing Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ada3, 3.Mary2, 1.Lenore1) was born 20 Apr 1929, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 2010, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340868

    Notes:

    GOWING, Frank Passed into the Lord's hands, with his family by his side at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Thursday, February 18, 2010, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Carothers) Gowing. Dear father of Stephen Gowing (Anne), Wendy Guenard (Raoul), Tom Gowing (Lynda), Susan Munro (Kris), Victoria McTavish (John) and Mark Gowing (Shirley). Loving Grandpa of 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Survived by 3 sisters, 4 brothers and by many relatives and friends. Frank was a prominent local businessman in Cambridge, mainly in the plumbing and water treatment industry. He was an active member for over 40 years at the Westside Bible Chapel where he served in building and property maintenance. Frank enjoyed many sports, including hockey and baseball. The Gowing family will receive their relatives and friends for visitation at Coutts Funeral Home , 96 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held from Hespeler Baptist Church, Cambridge on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 1 p.m. In memory of Frank, donations to Faith's Orphans Fund or the Cambridge Memorial Hospital would be appreciated. Share online tributes through www.couttsfuneralhome.com

    The Waterloo Region Record Mar 1 2010

    Frank — Ruth Gertrude Carothers. Ruth (daughter of Clarence Robert Carothers and Janet Scott) was born 12 Jan 1930, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 2007, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 May 2007, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]