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William Willard

Male 1842 - 1925  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Willard was born 30 Mar 1842, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 9 Jan 1925, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61478P
    • Residence: 1863, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tailor with W. & S. Wilkins
    • Occupation: 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
    • Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
    • Occupation: 1884, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant tailor
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
    • Occupation: 1925, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tailor
    • Residence: 1925, 80 McNaughton St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    William married Mary M. Hambly 19 Aug 1863, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Charles Hambly and Jane Grills) was born 12 Aug 1842, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1927, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. James Charles Willard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Oct 1864, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1938, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 May 1938, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Abigail J. Willard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 May 1867, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 May 1867, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1962; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Elizabeth Ann Willard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Sep 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 8 Oct 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1924, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ingersoll, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. William Henry Willard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Feb 1872, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 1875, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Walter T. Willard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1875, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. William Richard Willard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Oct 1877, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1942; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Mary Maude "Maye" Willard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Apr 1880, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1966, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jun 1966, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 9. Edith Emma Willard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Jan 1883, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Charles Willard Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 30 Oct 1864, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1938, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 May 1938, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61484P
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
    • Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk

    James married Selena "Lena" Peardon 18 Sep 1889, Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario. Selena was born 1857, Bowmanville, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario; died 14 Sep 1897, Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. James Harold "Harold" Willard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jul 1892, Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario; died 1981; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 11. Lieut. William H. Willard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1893, of, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1916, Courcelette, , Picardie, France.
    3. 12. Lieut. William Hartley Willard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Oct 1894, Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario.
    4. 13. Male Willard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Sep 1897, Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario; died 14 Sep 1897, Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario.

    James married Nettie Florence Beswick 9 Jul 1898, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Nettie was born 24 Apr 1874, West Garafraxa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 27 Jan 1961; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Arnold Vallance Willard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Aug 1899, , York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1976; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Abigail J. Willard Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 17 May 1867, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 May 1867, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1962; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Abbie Willard
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101861P
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist


  3. 4.  Elizabeth Ann Willard Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 4 Sep 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 8 Oct 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1924, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ingersoll, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Ann Burnett
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-153287
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1924, 34 McNaughton St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Elizabeth — Dr. William Burnett. William (son of Walter N. Burnett and Frances Margaret Crawford) was born 22 Jul 1868, Branchton, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1942, Sturgeon Falls, Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Dr. Frances Marita May "Marita" Burnett  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Nov 1900, Ingersoll, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1990; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 16. Helen Crawford Burnett  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Apr 1902, Ingersoll, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1902, Ingersoll, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 17. Clarence Willard Burnett  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Sep 1905, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  4. 5.  William Henry Willard Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 20 Feb 1872, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 1875, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108558

    Notes:

    In Galt, on Wednesday, 12th inst., William H., son of William Willard, aged 3 years, 2 months and 20 days.

    Galt Reporter May 14 1875 pg 3


  5. 6.  Walter T. Willard Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 1875, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101862


  6. 7.  William Richard Willard Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 29 Oct 1877, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1942; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Richard Willard
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101863P
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
    • Residence: 1930, Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA

    William married Violet A. Vance 7 Oct 1908, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Violet (daughter of David W. Vance and Sophia Schnarr) was born 6 Aug 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died 1953; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Mary Maude "Maye" Willard Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 6 Apr 1880, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1966, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jun 1966, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Maude "Maye" Knechtel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-423336

    Notes:

    KNECHTEL, Mary Maude (Maye)

    At Toronto, on Saturday, June 11, 1966, Mary Maude (Maya) Willard, dearly beloved wife of William Nelson Knechtel of 168 Humbercrest Blvd., dear mother of W. H. (Bill) of Waterloo and J. Ross Knechtel of Toronto; grandmother of Bob, John, Ross Jr., Paul and Tim. Resting at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. Funeral service, 8 o'clock Monday evening. Interment Mountvlew Cemetery, Galt, 2 p.m. Tuesday.

    The Globe And Mail 13 Jun 1977 pg 34

    Mary married William Nelson Knechtel 16 Apr 1908, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of John Drum Knechtel and Jane Potter) was born 28 Jul 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 5 Oct 1879, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1967, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Jul 1967, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Willard Hambly "Bill" Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jul 1909, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; died 15 Sep 2008, Ancaster, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Sep 2008, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 19. John Ross Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Apr 1911, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 2000, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  8. 9.  Edith Emma Willard Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 1 Jan 1883, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108559



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  James Harold "Harold" Willard Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.William1) was born 6 Jul 1892, Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario; died 1981; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61485


  2. 11.  Lieut. William H. Willard Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.William1) was born 1893, of, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1916, Courcelette, , Picardie, France.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106238P


  3. 12.  Lieut. William Hartley Willard Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.William1) was born 5 Oct 1894, Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-424525


  4. 13.  Male Willard Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.William1) was born 14 Sep 1897, Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario; died 14 Sep 1897, Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-424524


  5. 14.  Arnold Vallance Willard Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.William1) was born 14 Aug 1899, , York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1976; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125338

    Arnold — Phyllis Mary Brown. Phyllis was born 1890; died 1981; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Dr. Frances Marita May "Marita" Burnett Descendancy chart to this point (4.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born 11 Nov 1900, Ingersoll, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1990; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Frances Marita May "Marita" McMachen
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-205907
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Frances — McMachen. was born CA 1900; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  7. 16.  Helen Crawford Burnett Descendancy chart to this point (4.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born 4 Apr 1902, Ingersoll, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1902, Ingersoll, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169542


  8. 17.  Clarence Willard Burnett Descendancy chart to this point (4.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born 13 Sep 1905, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169541


  9. 18.  Willard Hambly "Bill" Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary2, 1.William1) was born 20 Jul 1909, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; died 15 Sep 2008, Ancaster, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Sep 2008, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Bill Knechtel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-400167

    Notes:

    WILLARD "Bill" KNECHTEL

    1909 - 2008, Passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family at Highgate Retirement Residence, Ancaster on Monday, September 15, 2008, at the age of 99 years. Bill was predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years, Lorraine Ivey (1995). Loving father of Robert (Barbara) Rozell-Knechtel of Kitchener and John (Rosemary) Knechtel of Ancaster. Proud and loving grandfather of Laurie (Scott) Starra, Brad Knechtel (fiance, Jessica Patton), Andrew Knechtel and Stephen (Marianne) Witter and special grandpa to Chloe and Meg Starra, Kyle and Ryan Witter. He will also be lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Tim (Diana) Knechtel, Paul Knechtel (Lisa), Ross (Margaret) Knechtel, Donna Ivey, Norma Kelly, and dear friend Shirley Schweitzer. Bill was predeceased by his parents, William and Mary Knechtel; his brother, Ross Knechtel and niece, Sonya Ivey. Bill had a deep personal faith and commitment to his church. He was a long-time, active member of First United Church in Waterloo, where he served as Treasurer for 20 years. He was a Past President and Treasurer of the Waterloo Lions Club. Bill played many key roles in strengthening Waterloo as a community and in building the Royal Bank into an important part of Uptown Waterloo. He was involved with numerous community organizations, including the VON and the initial fundraising efforts that resulted in the founding of the University of Waterloo. He was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Ancaster Rotary Club, for his commitment to family, friends and community. Baseball played a major part in Bill's life, attending countless games and always cheering for his beloved Toronto Blue Jays. He loved walking to and from work and long walks around Waterloo and more recently Ancaster. Retirement years included gardening and a cottage at Bruce Beach and until recently taking organ lessons. The Knechtel family wishes to thank Dr. Kim McCallum, Clare Aiken, Ed Bryja and the entire staff at Highgate Retirement Residence, Ancaster for their exceptional care and compassion. Memorial visitation will take place at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street S., Waterloo, on Friday, September 19, from 6-8 p.m. and will continue on Sunday, September 21, at 2 p.m., at First United Church, 16 William Street W., Waterloo. The memorial service to celebrate Bill's life and faith will follow at 3 p.m. A reception will follow in the Parlour of First United Church. Private interment will take place in the family plot at Mt. View Cemetery, Cambridge. On Saturday, October 4 at 2 p.m. a memorial service will be held at Highgate Retirement Residence, 325 Fiddler's Green Road, Ancaster, with a reception to follow. All are welcome.

    Willard married Elsie Lorraine "Lorraine" Ivey 24 Sep 1939, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Elsie (daughter of Alfred Ivey and Esther) was born 17 Feb 1913, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada; died 5 Feb 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Feb 1995, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Robert "Bob" Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. Dr. John Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 22. Shirley Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 23. Norma Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 19.  John Ross Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary2, 1.William1) was born 25 Apr 1911, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 2000, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-423341

    Notes:

    KNECHTEL, Ross

    Of Guelph passed away, suddenly at the Elhidge, Wednesday, December 6, 2000, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Iva Fields. Loved father of Ross, Paul and Tim. Loving grandfather of seven. Dear brother of Willard Knechtel and family. Beloved companion of Helen Woodside and special member of the Woodside family. Ross was a prince of a man who loved and was loved by many people. Singing was his joy. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at DUBLIN STREET UNITED CHURCH, 68 Suffolk St. W., Guelph, Saturday, December 9, 2000 at 11: 00 a.m.

    John married Iva Gertrude Elizabeth Fields 1 Jun 1940, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Iva was born 23 May 1914, Stayner, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 29 Aug 1992, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. John Ross Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Paul Nelson Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 26. William Timothy Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 20.  Robert "Bob" Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (18.Willard3, 8.Mary2, 1.William1)

    Robert — Barbara. [Group Sheet]


  2. 21.  Dr. John Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (18.Willard3, 8.Mary2, 1.William1)

    John — Rosemary. [Group Sheet]


  3. 22.  Shirley Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (18.Willard3, 8.Mary2, 1.William1)

  4. 23.  Norma Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (18.Willard3, 8.Mary2, 1.William1)

  5. 24.  John Ross Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (19.John3, 8.Mary2, 1.William1)

  6. 25.  Paul Nelson Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (19.John3, 8.Mary2, 1.William1)

  7. 26.  William Timothy Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (19.John3, 8.Mary2, 1.William1)


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