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

James Townley

Male 1836 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Townley was born CA 1836, Of, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200903

    James — Elizabeth Jones. Elizabeth was born CA 1836, Of, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Eliza Jane Townley  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 14 Sep 1862, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1928, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Feb 1928, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. James A. Townley  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1866, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Eliza Jane Townley Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born CALC 14 Sep 1862, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1928, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Feb 1928, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Eliza Jane Barnett
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195694P
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Mrs. Robert Barnett - The death occurred in Galt Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd, at 9 o'clock p.m. of Mrs. Robert Barnett of Ayr, aged 65 years, 5 months and 8 days. Deceased, whose maiden name was Eliza Jane Townley, had been ill for a year or more, and her demise was not unexpected. She was born in Blenheim township, and came to Ayr with her husband about 25 years ago. She was a member of the former Methodist Church, and took a great interest in church work. Besides her sorrowing husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mabel, and one son, Percy, both of Ayr. A brother, James Townley, Galt, and a sister, Mrs. W. Rowell, Innerkip, also survive. The funeral, which was well attended, took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, the services being in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie.

    The Ayr News Mar 1 1928 pg 1

    Eliza married Robert Barnett 11 Dec 1889, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Robert was born 7 May 1864, Dereham Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 16 May 1942, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 May 1942, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. Mabel Barnett  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Jan 1898, Innerkip, Oxford Co., Ontario; died 7 Apr 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Percy Barnett Barnett  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Apr 1902, Innerkip, Oxford Co., Ontario; died 4 May 1960, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 May 1960, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  James A. Townley Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born Apr 1866, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-349877
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hair Work
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    James married Margaret Melissa Jones 25 Dec 1889, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of James McKenny Jones and Sarah Ann Puttock) was born 16 Mar 1872, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Ethel Townley  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 7. Myrtle Townley  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jul 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 8. Hazal Townley  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1896, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Mabel Barnett Descendancy chart to this point (2.Eliza2, 1.James1) was born 27 Jan 1898, Innerkip, Oxford Co., Ontario; died 7 Apr 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342087
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Death of Mabel Barnett

    A resident of Ayr nearly all of her life, Miss Mabel Barnett, 64, passed away at K-W Hospital on Saturday. She had been in poor health for some time and had been hospitalized on several occasions. She was born in Innerkip, the daughter of the late Robert Barnett and Eliza Townley, and came here as a child. Prior to her illness she had been engaged as an industrial worker. The late Miss Barnett was a member of Knox United Church. She was the last surviving member of her family. A brother, Percy, passed away two years ago.

    The Funeral

    Funeral service was held at the Ball Funeral Home on Monday, conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan. Internment, was made in Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were: J. Howard Reid, Wm. G. Edgar, John Ennis, Norman H. Bennett, Wallace Dance and Anderson Marshall.

    The Ayr News Apr 12 1962 pg 22


  2. 5.  Percy Barnett Barnett Descendancy chart to this point (2.Eliza2, 1.James1) was born 21 Apr 1902, Innerkip, Oxford Co., Ontario; died 4 May 1960, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 May 1960, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195696
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Percy Barnett Passes

    The death occurred in Hamilton General Hospital early this (Wednesday) morning of Percy Barnett aged 58 years. He had undergone major surgery seven weeks ago and later developed complications. Born in Innerkip, he was the son of the late Robert Barnett and Eliza Jane Townley. He came to Ayr with the family 57 years ago where he had resided since. Mr. Barnett was an industrial worker, and latterly had been employed on the village street department. His kindly disposition and even temper won him many friends who will regret his passing. He was a member of the former Methodist Church here and following union, of Knox United Church. In his youth he was a member of the Tuxis Boys, a Methodist Church group. He is survived by a sister Mabel.

    The Funeral

    Funeral service will be held or Saturday at 2.30 p.m., at the Funeral Parlor. Conducted by Rev W. J. V. Buchanan. Interment will be made in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News May 5 1960 pg 2


  3. 6.  Ethel Townley Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.James1) was born Apr 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-222235
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Operator Woolen Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  4. 7.  Myrtle Townley Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.James1) was born Jul 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-222236
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Operator, Woolen Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  5. 8.  Hazal Townley Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.James1) was born May 1896, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-222238
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Collector
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian