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William Henry "Bill" Fewkes

Male 1893 - 1953  (60 years)


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  1. 1.  William Henry "Bill" Fewkes was born 16 Aug 1893, , Leicestershire, England; died 7 Dec 1953, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1 - 34th battalion
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176358
    • Immigration: 1907, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Maker, Shop
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1953, Jacob St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    William H. Fewkes

    NEW HAMBURG, A New Hamburg resident for 30 years, William Henry (Bill) Fewkes, 60, died at his Jacob St. Home, yesterday, following a lengthy illness.He was born Aug. 16, 1893, in Leicestershire, Englandand came to Canada with his parents, 50 years ago. They settled in Hespeler and came to New Hamburg, 30 years ago. He was a veteran of the first World War, serving with the 34th battalion. Mr. Fewkes took an active interest in hockey and was secretary of local hockey clubs, for several years. He was also a member of the Frontiersmen and a member of St. George's Anglican Church. He was twice married. His first wife,Geraldine lsche, died in 1946. He married the former Alice Ham in 1949. She survives. Also surviving are his mother. Mrs. Matilda Shantz, Kitchener; three sons,three daughters and one step-son. Daws, Kitchener; Gerald, England; Reuben, Elmira; Victor Ham, Stratford; Mrs. Murray (Catherine) Linder, Kitchener; Mrs. Floyd (Margaret) Wolfe, Waterloo; Mrs. Wayne (Geraldine) Bender, Tavistock and eight grandchildren.The funeral will be Wednesday, at 2 p.m., at the Futher-Omand Funeral Home, with Rev. W. A. Jones, rector of St. George's Anglican Church, in charge. Burial will be in Sebringville Cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 8 Dec 1953 pg 7

    William married Alice Ham 1949. Alice was born CA 1900; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    William married Geraldine Irene Ische 22 Jan 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Geraldine (daughter of Frederick Ische and Katrina Esch) was born Feb 1892, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1946. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Daws Fewkes  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Gerald Fewkes  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Reuben Fewkes  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Catherine Fewkes  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. Margaret Fewkes  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 7. Geraldine Fewkes  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 8. Almedia Claudina Fewkes  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Mar 1920; died 13 Sep 1920, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Daws Fewkes Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  2. 3.  Gerald Fewkes Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  3. 4.  Reuben Fewkes Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  4. 5.  Catherine Fewkes Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

    Catherine — Murray Linder. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Margaret Fewkes Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

    Margaret — Floyd Wolfe. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Geraldine Fewkes Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

    Geraldine — Wayne Bender. [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Almedia Claudina Fewkes Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 3 Mar 1920; died 13 Sep 1920, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106781

    Notes:

    Died - The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fewkes passed away on Tuesday at their home on Waterloo street at the age of six months. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon to Riverside Cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent, September 17, 1920



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