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

Isaac Letson

Male - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Isaac Letson died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-461783

    Isaac — Margaret. Margaret died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. William John Letson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 May 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1938; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William John Letson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Isaac1) was born 17 May 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1938; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56890
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

    William married Mary Elisa Ann Morrel 30 Apr 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Robert Morrell and Sarah) was born 11 Jul 1865, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1945; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 3. Sarah Jane "Sadie" Letson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 May 1896, , Ontario, Canada; died 1983; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. Margaret Ann "Maggie" Letson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jan 1898, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1979, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Sarah Jane "Sadie" Letson Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Isaac1) was born 15 May 1896, , Ontario, Canada; died 1983; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Sadie Letson
    • Name: Sarah Jane "Sadie" Israel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56892
    • Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

    Sarah — Hardy Harold "Harold" Israel. Hardy (son of George Israel and Catherine Otterbein) was born 31 Mar 1901, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Raymond Israel  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. George Israel  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 7. Lorne Israel  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 8. Kenneth James Israel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1927; died 19 Jul 2016.
    5. 9. Walter Jacob Israel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1933, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 2018; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 4.  Margaret Ann "Maggie" Letson Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Isaac1) was born 14 Jan 1898, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1979, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maggie Letson
    • Name: Margaret Ann "Maggie" Bye
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56893P
    • Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

    Notes:

    BYE, MARGARET ANN

    A funeral service was conducted on Saturday, Aug. 18 by Rev. I.R. Ingleby for Margaret Ann Bye, formerly of RR 1, West Montrose, from the Driesinger Funeral Chapel, Elmira.

    Mrs. Bye died Aug. 15 at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus at the age of 81.

    Born in West Montrose, she was the daughter of the late William John and Mary Eliza Ann Letson. She was a lifetime member of West Montrose United Church.

    She is survived by one son. Murray of Vernon. B.C.. daughters Mary of Guelph. Eleanor, Jean and Hilda of RR 2, Ariss and sister Sadie Israel of West Montrose.

    She leaves 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband William George and two sons William Stewart and George Nelson. Pallbearers were Bill Somers, Edgar Letson, Pere Jonas, Harold Penfold, Paul Bruder and George Davies.

    Interment was at West Montrose Cemetery.

    Elmira Signet 29 Aug 1979 pg 18

    Margaret married William George Francis Bye 7 Sep 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William was born 1 Jul 1897, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1952; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. William Stewart Bye  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1922, Of, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 12 Feb 1952, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 11. Murray Bye  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Nov 1924; died 10 Nov 2004; was buried , Vernon Columbarium, Vernon, , British Columbia, Canada.
    3. 12. Mary Ann Bye  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 May 1928; died 16 Feb 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 5.  Raymond Israel Descendancy chart to this point (3.Sarah3, 2.William2, 1.Isaac1)

  2. 6.  George Israel Descendancy chart to this point (3.Sarah3, 2.William2, 1.Isaac1)

  3. 7.  Lorne Israel Descendancy chart to this point (3.Sarah3, 2.William2, 1.Isaac1)

  4. 8.  Kenneth James Israel Descendancy chart to this point (3.Sarah3, 2.William2, 1.Isaac1) was born 1927; died 19 Jul 2016.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202756
    • Residence: 1980, RR1, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    SRAEL, Kenneth James 1927 - 2016 Ken passed away peacefully, in his 90th year, at home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Marion (Goodwin) for 63 years. Loving father of Alan Israel (Susan Woodruff), Sandra Kendall (John), Barbara Israel (Albert Loberg) and Carole Reeves (Terrence). He will be sadly missed by his ten grandchildren Emily (Gordon Kennedy), Evan and Eric Israel; Heather (Scott Weber), Laura (Scott Vandoormaal) and Ian Kendall; Christine and Robert Loberg; Jack and Thomas Reeves; and his great-grandchild Bennett Weber. Survived by his brother Walter and his sisters-in-law Connie (George) and Barbara (Lorne). Predeceased by his parents Harold Israel and Sarah Jane (Letson); brothers Raymond (Margaret), George and Lorne. Ken was a Bell employee for 41 years and a full-time farmer after retirement. He was a faithful member of West Montrose United Church and served on many committees during his lifetime. Ken was a member of Woolwich Council for 21 years and Deputy Reeve before Regional Government. Ken was also a member of the Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club and served on the board of the UCTCC for three years. He owned and showed his antique threshing machine and his restored antique tractors at many farm events, including International Plowing Matches. Ken was also a member of several Square Dance Clubs, an avid Bridge player, a member of the Bell Pioneers and a volunteer driver of the Kiwanis Bus. Ken leaves behind many wonderful friends. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive their relatives and friends for visitation on Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow. In memory of Ken, donations to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank or the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre of Grand River Hospital would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. The family wishes to thank Dr. Michael Stephenson, Dr. Bonnie McCarron, and the palliative team from CCAC and Care Partners for their compassionate care. Appreciation is also extended to the staff of Heritage River. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

    Kenneth — Marion Goodwin. [Group Sheet]


  5. 9.  Walter Jacob Israel Descendancy chart to this point (3.Sarah3, 2.William2, 1.Isaac1) was born 1933, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 2018; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202763
    • Residence: 1980, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    ISRAEL, Walter Jacob Passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at the age of 84 years. Walter was the beloved father of Vicki and her husband John Trowhill, the late Todd Israel (2017) and his wife Tara, and Blair Israel. Loved grandfather of Kylia and Kelsey Trowhill; Kaelem and Cody Israel; and Madison, Tyson, and Makenzie Israel. Loving great-grandfather of Lillian Raymond. Also remembered by Pamela (Gibson) Israel. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Sarah (Letson) Israel, and siblings Raymond, Ken, George, and William "Lorne" Israel. Walter spent his career in law enforcement. He appreciated being around the farming community where he was raised. In his retirement he enjoyed family activities with his grandchildren and especially loved to share his passion for baseball with them. Visitation for relatives and friends will take place on Thursday, June 21, 2018 beginning at 12 p.m. until the funeral service time at 2 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. Interment will follow in West Montrose Cemetery.

    The Waterloo Region Record, 19 June 2018

    Walter — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Todd Walter Israel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jul 1968; died 21 Oct 2017.

  6. 10.  William Stewart Bye Descendancy chart to this point (4.Margaret3, 2.William2, 1.Isaac1) was born 1922, Of, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 12 Feb 1952, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127184P

    Notes:

    Man Dies In Car Stuck In Snow At West Montrose

    A 29-year-old West Montrose district farmer, William Stewart Bye, was found asphyxiated in his car Tuesday, February 12, after the vehicle became stuck in a lane leading to his parents' farm house.

    When he was found, the car radio was still playing but the engine had stopped. Death was attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning.

    Bye is reported to have driven the car through a field and then become stuck in the lane. Fumes apparently seeped through when he tried to drive the car out. The switch was still on when found. Guelph Provincial Police investigated.

    He lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bye, Pilkington Township, Wellington County, and was born in Elora August 6, 1922.

    Besides his parents he is survived_ by a brother, Murray, Vancouver; four sisters, Mrs. Gerald McLellan, Guelph; Eleanor Frances, at home; Jean, nurse-in-training at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener; Hilda, at home.

    The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor. Service was held in the chapel Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. W. M. B. Metcalfe of West Montrose United Church officiating. Burial was in West Montrose Cemetery.


  7. 11.  Murray Bye Descendancy chart to this point (4.Margaret3, 2.William2, 1.Isaac1) was born 28 Nov 1924; died 10 Nov 2004; was buried , Vernon Columbarium, Vernon, , British Columbia, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182640


  8. 12.  Mary Ann Bye Descendancy chart to this point (4.Margaret3, 2.William2, 1.Isaac1) was born 23 May 1928; died 16 Feb 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Ann Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-224402

    Notes:

    MARTIN, Mary (nee Bye) After a courageous struggle with heart disease, Mary passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015, at Grand River Hospital. Mary at the age of 86 years, of Elmira formerly of Green Acre Park in Waterloo and RR 3, Wellesley, was the beloved wife of Ephraim Martin. Dear mother of Susan and Scott Metcalfe of Waterloo; Sandra and Tom Parkinson of Eramosa Township; and step-mother of Richard Martin and Jackie Roy of Breslau; Diane and Maynard Bauman of Listowel; Harold and Lynn Martin of RR 3, Wellesley; Robert and Heather Martin of RR 2, Petersburg; and Bruce Martin and Pam Fehr of Waterloo. Loving grandmother of Christa and Todd Hebert, Lindsay Parkinson and Matt Carpentier, Katelin Parkinson and Tyler Robinson, Chris and Julie Perkes, Lisa Martin, Scott and Melanie Martin, Stephen and Shannon Martin, Michael Martin, Jamie-Lynn Martin, and Wesley Martin. Proud great-grandma of Ashlyn and Jacob Hebert, Elle Perkes, Scarlett, Charlie and Ana Martin, and Hannah Martin. Sister of Jean Goodwin and Hilda Wright. Predeceased by her parents George and Margaret (Letson) Bye, brothers Bill and Murray Bye, and sister Eleanor Flannery. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira on Sunday, February 22, 2015 from 1-5 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. In Mary's memory, donations to St. Mary's Hospital Cardiac Care would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

    https://dreisingerfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/715/Mary-Martin/obituary.html

    Mary — Ephraim B. Martin. Ephraim (son of Ephraim W. Martin and Mary Ann Bauman) was born 17 Feb 1932, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 2018, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]