1827 - 1919 (92 years)
Generation: 1
1. | William Elsley was born 30 Sep 1827, London, England; died 4 Oct 1919, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177233570
- Eby ID Number: 00023-1818.2
- Immigration: 1850, , Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
- Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Directory: 1884, Woolwich Township Crook's Tract Broken Front Concession Lot 5EGR, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Notes:
WILLIAM ELSLEY.
On Monday afternoon the funeral of the late Wm. Elsley proceeded from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Robinson. 158 Oxford street, to the old Methodist burying ground in Winterbourne, North Oxford. The late Mr. Elsley was in his 93rd year. He was one of the pioneers of North Oxford, but for some time he had lived retired from his farm. At the graveside, which is in the old unused burying ground, an old friend, Rev. Mr. Lynn, took the occasion to eulogize this staunch old settler's memory in appropriate terms. The remains were laid to rest by sons and sons-in-law: Messrs. J. Elsley, L. C., A. D., W. Elsley and J. Robinson and S. W. Moore.
The Expositor 07 Oct 1919, Tue Page 6
William — Ann Barkwell. Ann (daughter of Robert Barkwell and Martha Longman) was born 15 Apr 1833, , Devonshire, England; died 16 Jan 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. John Elsley
was born 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 3. Caroline Elsley
was born 6 Apr 1855, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 5 Aug 1855, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. George William Elsley
was born 13 Dec 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1894, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 5. Mary Ann Elsley
was born 5 Jan 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 6 Dec 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. Sarah Jane Elsley
was born 18 Jan 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1940, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.
- 7. Levi Elsley
was born 30 Dec 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 15 Feb 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1958, Rockwood, Eramosa Township, Wellington Co, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ebenezer United Church Cemetery, Campbellville, Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario.
- 8. Martha Elsley
was born 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 9. Rachel Elsley
was born 28 Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Dec 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 10. Alice Elsley
was born 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 11. Charles Elsley
was born Jul 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 12. Albert Elsey
was born 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 13. Emily Elsley
was born 1871, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 14. Randall Elsley
was born 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 15. Lottie May Elsley
was born 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1918, , New York State, USA; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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William married Lydia Ann Clemens 27 Sep 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Deacon Abraham S. Clemens and Rachel Dierstein) was born 26 Aug 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1904; was buried 19 Oct 1904, West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 2
2. | John Elsley (1.William1) was born 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232400
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
- Occupation: 1877, Arthur, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
John married Margaret Wollis 5 Jul 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Edmund Wollis and Jane MacKie) was born 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. James Elsley
was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 17. Florence Elsley
was born 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 18. William Elsley
was born 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 19. Maud Elsley
was born 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 20. Laura Elsley
was born 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 21. John Elsley
was born 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
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3. | Caroline Elsley (1.William1) was born 6 Apr 1855, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 5 Aug 1855, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-191310
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4. | George William Elsley (1.William1) was born 13 Dec 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1894, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48646
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
- Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Directory: 1884, Woolwich Township Crook's Tract Broken Front Concession Lot 5EGR, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation: 1894, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; merchant
Notes:
Winterbourne
Mr. George Elsley of Mosboro, well known here died at an early hour this morning. He has been suffering from that dread disease consumption for several years. His sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood in their hour of trail. Funeral to-morrow at 1 o'clock. P.M.
Elmira Advertiser, November 1, 1894
George married Laura M. Wells 10 Sep 1884, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Laura (daughter of James Wells and Margaret Motheral) was born 3 Jul 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1941, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. Laura May Elsley
was born 8 May 1888, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1888; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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5. | Mary Ann Elsley (1.William1) was born 5 Jan 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 6 Dec 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232402
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
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6. | Sarah Jane Elsley (1.William1) was born 18 Jan 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1940, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137548960
- Name: Sarah Jane Robinson
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232403
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
Sarah married John William Robinson 1 Jan 1884, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of William Robinson and Charlotte, son of Thomas Robinson and Charlotte) was born 12 May 1857, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1930, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Olive Pearl Robinson
was born 13 Jan 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1988; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario.
- 24. Archibald Robinson
was born 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 25. Lottie Robinson
was born 26 Jul 1890, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1917, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.
- 26. Wavie May Robinson
was born 29 Jul 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died 1970; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.
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7. | Levi Elsley (1.William1) was born 30 Dec 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 15 Feb 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1958, Rockwood, Eramosa Township, Wellington Co, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ebenezer United Church Cemetery, Campbellville, Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48649
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
- Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Keeper
- Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
Levi married Harriet Ann Stork 2 Sep 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harriet (daughter of Joseph Henry Stork and Elizabeth Goodwin) was born 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 1934, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ebenezer United Church Cemetery, Campbellville, Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 27. Irvine Levi Elsley
was born 11 Mar 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1884; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 28. Hugh Leonard "Leonard" Elsley
was born 8 Apr 1885, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1919, , Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ebenezer United Church Cemetery, Campbellville, Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario.
- 29. Russell Stork Elsley
was born 8 Mar 1887, , Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1949, Moffat, Halton, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ebenezer United Church Cemetery, Campbellville, Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario.
- 30. Clifton Elsley
was born 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
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8. | Martha Elsley (1.William1) was born 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48808
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9. | Rachel Elsley (1.William1) was born 28 Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Dec 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232405
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
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10. | Alice Elsley (1.William1) was born 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232406
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
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11. | Charles Elsley (1.William1) was born Jul 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232408
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
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12. | Albert Elsey (1.William1) was born 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117182
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13. | Emily Elsley (1.William1) was born 1871, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Name: Emily Bowman
- Name: Emma Elsley
- Eby ID Number: 00002-213.1
- Residence: 1893, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1893, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Emily married Byron C. Bowman 9 Aug 1893, West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Byron (son of Noah S. Bowman and Lydia Ann Clemens) was born 1861, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
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14. | Randall Elsley (1.William1) was born 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14675
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15. | Lottie May Elsley (1.William1) was born 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1918, , New York State, USA; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Lottie May Holt
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48809
Notes:
The funeral of Mrs. William Holt, late of New York, took place at Winterbourne on Monday of this week. The deceased was the youngest daughter of Mr. Wm. Elsley, and leaves a sorrowing husband and one son aged about ten years to mourn their great loss. The Rev. Mr. Culp, of Elmira, and Rev. Mr. Lynn, of Kitchener conducted the services in the Presbyterian Church where the relatives and friends had an opportunity to view the remains which were then interred in the Methodist Cemetery here.
Elmira Signet Apr 4 1918
Lottie married William J. Holt 15 Nov 1904, , York Co., Ontario, Canada. William (son of John Holt and Jane Garden) was born 1882, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 3
16. | James Elsley (2.John2, 1.William1) was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-275596
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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17. | Florence Elsley (2.John2, 1.William1) was born 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-275597
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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18. | William Elsley (2.John2, 1.William1) was born 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-275598
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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19. | Maud Elsley (2.John2, 1.William1) was born 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-275599
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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20. | Laura Elsley (2.John2, 1.William1) was born 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-275601
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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21. | John Elsley (2.John2, 1.William1) was born 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-275602
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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22. | Laura May Elsley (4.George2, 1.William1) was born 8 May 1888, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1888; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48645
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23. | Olive Pearl Robinson (6.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born 13 Jan 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1988; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162234783
- Name: Olive Pearl Cook
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-274730
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
Olive — Robert Rutherford Cook. Robert was born 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]
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24. | Archibald Robinson (6.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-274727
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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25. | Lottie Robinson (6.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born 26 Jul 1890, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1917, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137548973
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-274728
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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26. | Wavie May Robinson (6.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born 29 Jul 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died 1970; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223825931
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-274729
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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27. | Irvine Levi Elsley (7.Levi2, 1.William1) was born 11 Mar 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1884; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48648
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28. | Hugh Leonard "Leonard" Elsley (7.Levi2, 1.William1) was born 8 Apr 1885, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1919, , Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ebenezer United Church Cemetery, Campbellville, Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Other Events:
- Misfortune: suicide, fire, death
- Name: Leonard Elsley
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-365467
- Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
Notes:
The death certificate said he was been despondent for those two months. In addition to the tragedy of losing his wife, he had also recently lost a brother in the sinking of the Llandovery Castle. A further blow came when he received word shortly after his wife's death that their home and belongings in Avonlea, Saskatchewan had been destroyed by fire.
Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 6 Mar 1919, p 1 and 6.
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29. | Russell Stork Elsley (7.Levi2, 1.William1) was born 8 Mar 1887, , Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1949, Moffat, Halton, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ebenezer United Church Cemetery, Campbellville, Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-365468
- Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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30. | Clifton Elsley (7.Levi2, 1.William1) was born 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-365469
- Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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