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Michael Peter Empey

Male 1806 - 1888  (82 years)


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  1. 1.  Michael Peter Empey was born 5 May 1806, Osnabruck, Stormont Co., Ontario; died 6 Dec 1888, Harriston, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Newmarket Cemetery, Newmarket, York Co. , Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106676626
    • Interesting: business, story, politics, military
    • Name: M. P. Empey
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-292537
    • Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Occupation: 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Occupation: 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk of Division VI Court
    • Occupation: 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; general dealer in dry goods, groceries
    • Occupation: 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Magistrate
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C.D.C. & Postmaster
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    The celebrity of the village seventy-five years ago was Michael Peter Empey, general merchant, postmaster, and general counsel or adviser for the village. This pioneer merchant was so successful in acquiring a competence, that he was able to employ a colored coachman, a governess for the daughters of the family, a nursemaid for the small children, housemaids, a gardener, as well as clerks for the store and assistants in the post office. Several sons had more than ordinary artistic ability, and their budding genius was evidence in the clever cartoons of the colored folks that lived in the country, which decorated the white walls of the old village hall, long since abandoned. Under the village hall, which was mounted on posts, the vagrant sheep found shelter from the warm sun, and after fifty years the odor of sheep's wool, is a reminder of the faraway days in Hawkesville.

    A grandson of Michael Peter Empey, Arthur Guy Empey, became noted for his thrilling war story, "Over The Top."

    Twenty-Second Annual Reports of the Waterloo Historical Society, Hawkesville, A Pioneer Village of Waterloo County, by Orpheus Moyer Schantz, Chicago

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    Michael was a prisioner in the Home District Jail in 1837 & 1838 for his role in the 1837 Rebellion of Canada. "M. P. Empey, merchant. Dec. 22, 1873, Feb 17, 1838, pet. under 1 Vict. C. 10, discharged on his own recognizances."

    "The Life And Times Of Wm. Lyon Mackenzie". Google Books. N. p., 2016. Web. 25 June 2016.

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    Michael, P. Empty, Esq., of Newmarket.

    On the 13th July, 1846, Mr. Smith called in the early part of the evening, and stated to Witness that he thought there would be disturbances, in consequence of some intention to have a procession and celebration. Did not go to Mr. Cawthra, as he thought perhaps there might be nothing in it. Later in the evening there was a procession, which was was understood to be the Orange procession. Later still in the evening, saw another procession, which he supposed was in opposition. That was all Witness saw of the matters. The collision which was likely to take place was in the latter part of the evening. When Witness went to the Post Office, in the earlier part of the evening, he saw so many of the young men of the village standing about, whom he knew, that he did not apprehend any serious danger would arise, as he supposed they would conduct whatever demonstration they intended to make in such a way as that danger would not arise, unless sonic opposing force were used.

    (Signed,)M. P. EMPEY.

    Journals of the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada. (2016). Google Books. Retrieved 25 June 2016, from https://books.google.ca/books?id=nRc6AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA82&lpg=PA82&dq=1837+rebellion+of+canada+empey&source=bl&ots=LJTvzj-nLw&sig=z1PS1d2x1jn5DM-XcVYo3HWl9Ks&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiSyceO_8PNAhUj0oMKHSjeB6cQ6AEIPjAF#v=onepage&q=1837%20rebellion%20of%20canada%20empey&f=false

    Michael — Maria Uretta Hewitt. Maria was born 1820, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1899, Bradford, West Gwillimbury Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried , Newmarket Cemetery, Newmarket, York Co. , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Eleanor Elizabeth Empey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1841, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1904, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Frances Mariah Empey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Aug 1845, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Alice Josephine Empey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1871, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Michael Pembroke Empey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1908, Chilliwack, , British Columbia, Canada.
    5. 6. Emily Caroline Empey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jun 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1909, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario.
    6. 7. Pembrooke M. Empey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 8. Robert Arthur "Arthur" Empey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Mar 1854, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Brooklyn, Cattaraugus, New York, United States.
    8. 9. Alexander Boulton Empey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Mar 1856, , Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Feb 1861, St. John's The Evangelist Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. 10. Charles David Empey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Jun 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Feb 1861, St. John's The Evangelist Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. 11. William Hewitt Empey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Oct 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Feb 1861, St. John's The Evangelist Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. 12. Lillian Florence Empey  Descendancy chart to this point was born Oct 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1938, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Eleanor Elizabeth Empey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born 1841, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1904, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Eleanor Elizabeth Driffill
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138294
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1865, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Eleanor married James Driffill 21 Sep 1865, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of Thomas Driffill and Jane) was born 24 Aug 1842, Bradford, West Gwillimbury Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 2 Sep 1912, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Frances Mariah Empey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born 25 Aug 1845, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Frances Mariah Vardon
    • Name: Marie Frances Empey
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64416
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1868, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; P. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Frances married Dr. Thomas Wyre Vardon, Mayor 2 Mar 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of Thomas W. Vardon and Hannah Hawkins) was born 12 Feb 1841, Pickering Twp., York Co., Ontario; died 30 Jun 1916, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Helena A. Victoria "Victoria" Vardon  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Dec 1868, Markdale, Artemesia Twp., Grey Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 14. Harry Vardon  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Nov 1871, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1872, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 15. Arthur Baldwin Vardon  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jan 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1919, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 16. Josephine Frances "Frances" Vardon  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Mar 1874, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1942, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario.
    5. 17. Louisa Vardon  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Dec 1878, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Alice Josephine Empey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1871, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-292541
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

    Notes:

    At Hawksville, Ont., on Sunday, the 26th ult., Alice Josephine, third and beloved daughter of M. P. Empey, Esq., aged 22 years and 5 months.

    Galt Reporter Apr 7 1871 pg 3


  4. 5.  Michael Pembroke Empey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1908, Chilliwack, , British Columbia, Canada.

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    • Misfortune: committed suicide
    • Name: P. M. Empey
    • Name: Pembroke Empey
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-291140
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    The remains of the late M. P. Empey, upon request of friends in Toronto, were shipped East on Thursday.


    The Chilliwack Progress from Chilliwack, ยท Page 4 January 8, 1908


  5. 6.  Emily Caroline Empey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born 22 Jun 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1909, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Emily Caroline Stevenson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-292542
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1875, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada

    Emily married James Stevenson 18 Aug 1875, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. James was born 8 Feb 1852, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1936, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Pembrooke M. Empey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-291141
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England


  7. 8.  Robert Arthur "Arthur" Empey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born 10 Mar 1854, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Brooklyn, Cattaraugus, New York, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Arthur Empey
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-261595
    • Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; P. Office Clerk
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  8. 9.  Alexander Boulton Empey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born 29 Mar 1856, , Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Feb 1861, St. John's The Evangelist Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-261596
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  9. 10.  Charles David Empey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born 16 Jun 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Feb 1861, St. John's The Evangelist Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-261597
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  10. 11.  William Hewitt Empey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born 22 Oct 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Feb 1861, St. John's The Evangelist Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-261598
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  11. 12.  Lillian Florence Empey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born Oct 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1938, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lillian Florence Stevenson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-261599
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Lillian — James Stevenson. James was born 8 Feb 1852, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1936, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 13.  Helena A. Victoria "Victoria" Vardon Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frances2, 1.Michael1) was born 27 Dec 1868, Markdale, Artemesia Twp., Grey Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Helena A. Victoria "Victoria" Trotter
    • Name: Victoria Vardon
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64419
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; P. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Helena married Dr. William James Trotter 3 Jun 1892, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of James G. Trotter and Marion C. Henderson) was born 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1932; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Raymond Vardon "Vardon" Trotter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jul 1898, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  2. 14.  Harry Vardon Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frances2, 1.Michael1) was born 27 Nov 1871, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1872, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64420


  3. 15.  Arthur Baldwin Vardon Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frances2, 1.Michael1) was born 14 Jan 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1919, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64417
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Not Given
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Accountant
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Xray Operator
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  4. 16.  Josephine Frances "Frances" Vardon Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frances2, 1.Michael1) was born 21 Mar 1874, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1942, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262906173
    • Name: Frances Josephine Vardon
    • Name: Josephine Frances "Frances" Moore
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64223
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1898, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Josephine married George Vietch Moore 15 Jun 1898, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of William Moore and Catherine Hastie) was born 11 Dec 1874, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1903, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Frances Catherine Moore  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Jan 1902, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 17.  Louisa Vardon Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frances2, 1.Michael1) was born 12 Dec 1878, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64418
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian



Generation: 4

  1. 18.  Raymond Vardon "Vardon" Trotter Descendancy chart to this point (13.Helena3, 3.Frances2, 1.Michael1) was born 22 Jul 1898, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64421
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  2. 19.  Frances Catherine Moore Descendancy chart to this point (16.Josephine3, 3.Frances2, 1.Michael1) was born 23 Jan 1902, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Moore
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209972
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian



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