Captain Thomas Paddock

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• Military: , England; Captain in the 53rd Foot Regiment
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46998
• Residence: 1857, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

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At Salop Hill Farm, Puslinch, on Monday the 11th instant., Mr Paddock aged 71 years was a native of Ellesmere, Shropshire, England, and emigrated to Canada over 30 years ago. By his energy, perseverance and sound judgment, he not only placed him, self in comfortable circumstances, but reared's large family, and established him around him on the best cultivated farms in the Townshlp, he was a man of education. and extensive knowledge, generous, warm-hearted, and hospitable He died in great peace, with his family around his bed.

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PADDOCK, THOMAS

At "Salop Hill Farm" in Puslinch, on Monday, the 11^th of January 1864, aged 71 years. Mr. Paddock was 84 a native of Ellesmore, Shropshire, England and emigrated to Canada over thirty years ago. By his energy, perseverance and sound judgement, he not only placed himself in comfortable circumstances but reared a large family and established them around him on the best cultivated farms in the township. He was a man of education and extensive knowledge, generous, warm-hearted and hospitable. He died in great peace, with his family around his bed.

-Information from the 1906 Atlas of Wellington County: Thomas Paddock was a captain in the 53^rd Foot Regiment. In 1837, with his wife, Sarah Phillips, four sons and a daughter, he emigrated on the ship "George Wilkinson" to Waterloo Co., where they spent about 3 years. Then, he purchased lot 16, concession 1, Puslinch from Alexander McNaughton. The next year, he bought lot 12, rear of concession 1, Puslinch for his son, Thomas and later lot 13, rear of concession 1 from Mr. McNeil. He purchased a threshing machine and with his eldest sons, threshed in the district. Children were George, John, Thomas, Richard, Mrs. Henry Bond and Jane.

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Thomas — Sarah Philips. Sarah was born 1789, , Shropshire, England; died 5 Jun 1873, , Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Jun 1873, Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122169
• Occupation: 1861, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

George — Caroline Bond. Caroline was born 1827, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1859, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

George married Jane Mulloy 14 Nov 1861, , Ontario, Canada. Jane was born 1837, Campbelltown, , Nairn, Scotland; died 12 Jan 1906, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167433
• Residence: 1860, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

John married Mary Jane Martin 21 Dec 1860, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of George Martin and Grace Howard) was born 1839, Exeter, Devonshire, England; died 19 Apr 1924, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96673
• Residence: 1853, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

Thomas married Eliza Ann Mallett 4 Nov 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eliza (daughter of James Frederick Mallett and Elizabeth Henrietta Crook) was born 16 May 1830, , Devonshire, England; died 19 Nov 1919, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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PADDOCK, RICHARD

Suddenly, on Friday afternoon, the 27^th June 1895, the youngest member of that representative family of Puslinch. On Thursday, while repairing a fence, Mr. Paddock received an ugly fall. Medical aid was immediately secured but he rapidly grew worse, a serious rupture showing itself, accompanied by complete unconsciousness, which indicated apoplexy and in this condition, he continued until his death. A strong healthy man all his life and a very hard worker, though past his 66^th year by a few months, he possessed a physique which defied hard work and to those who saw him but a few days before his death, it seemed incredible that he would have been called so suddenly from amongst them. The youngest son of the late Thomas Paddock, who came from Yorkshire to Canada in 1833. Besides the parents, there were four sons, John, Thomas, George and Richard; two daughters, Maria (Mrs. Henry Bond) who died some years ago and Jane. Jane yielded up her young life through a most unfortunate runaway accident in Galt, while driving to church one Sunday morning. She received such injuries, that she died after some months of quiet and patient suffering. On first arriving, the family lived for a time on the side of Mill Creek, where William Rutherford now lives but quickly decided on Puslinch as their future home. Mr. Paddock took up 740 acres of land running through from the first allowance for road to the second and also fronting on the sideroad which divides the properties, the homestead of 270 acres lying on the east of the sideroad and the balance, now owned by John and Thomas Paddock, lying on the west. Hardwood and swamp, not a break in the wilderness except where the Mill Creek ran through the property, it seemed an almost hopeless task to think of reclaiming the land from the hand of nature. But life was simple in those days and needs few and first the little weather-board house was erected, then a log barn to shelter the oxen, on the hill almost over-looking the creek and then the older arms began to wield the axe and the giants went down and the sun shone through on the opened land and the promise of a happy home, of comfort and plenty gained. As the years passed, the parents departed, the father in January 1864 and the mother a few years later and forming new ties for themselves, the sons divided up the property, John taking the farm fronting on the 1^st concession, George the one on the east of the side-road and also fronting on the same concession, Thomas that fronting on the second concession and sideroad to the west and Richard retained the homestead. Of the brothers, George, the eldest, died a number of years ago and since then, his family having moved away, Richard acquired his land, so that at his death, he held 270 of the original 740 acres, the balance being held by his brothers, John and Thomas. Mr. Paddock married a comparatively young man to Grace McPhatter, eldest daughter of M. McPhatter of Clyde and sister of Dr. McPhatter. They had a large family of seven sons and six daughters, all of whom are living, with the exception of Matthew, who died when a youth of fourteen. Two of the daughters are married to brothers, Messrs. McMillan, prosperous farmers residing in the neighbourhood. The rest of the family, with the exception of one daughter, who lives with an aunt, reside at home. The three eldest sons are stout young men, who scarcely know a day's idleness, winter or summer, having contributed much to the prosperity, which for years, has surrounded this family. The funeral took place on Sunday morning, services conducted by Rev. Robertson of Morriston at the family residence. Burial was at Killean Cemetery, where lie so many of those whose life's history is so inseparably connected with that township. Pallbearers: Matthew and James S. A. McPhatter, brothers-in law; William and John Paddock, nephews; Archie and Donald McMillan, sons-in-law.

-More details in the original article, Galt Reporter, July 5, 1895.

-Information from the 1906 Atlas of Wellington County: Richard Paddock (1829-1896) succeeded to lots 15 and 16, rear of concession 1. Children were Thomas of lot 17, rear Gore of Puslinch; Matthew; Richard of lot 15, concession 2, Puslinch; Mrs. Allan Stewart, Mrs. Donald McMillan, Mrs. Archibald McMillan and Mrs. Alex Ramsay of Puslinch; Edward of Waterloo Co. ; Mrs. James Starkey of Arkell; Fred W. , Nelson and George on the homestead; and Charlotte.

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• Name: Maria Elizabeth Phillips Bond
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128369
• Residence: 1855, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada

Maria married Henry B. Bond 12 May 1855, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Richard Bond and Catharine Mallett) was born 1821, Woolfardisworthy, , Devonshire, England; died 1891, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-360692
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Catherine married William Ennis 3 Jan 1877, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of John Ennis and Catherine) was born 1849, , Canada; died Bef 1891. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167437

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81836
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, Foreman
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

George — Barbara Ramsay. Barbara was born 8 Nov 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Scott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204830
• Residence: 1874, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

Maria married John Scott 17 Mar 1874, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. John (son of William Scott and Margaret Ogilive) was born 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Henrietta Sarah Aikens
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29807

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AIKENS, HENRIETTA SARAH (Nee Paddock)

After a brief but painful illness from an attack of appendicitis, on Thursday morning, April 16, 1896, at the early age of 34 years, 10 months and 10 days. Wife of William J. Aikens. She had been ill for some time in the Guelph Hospital, where she went about seven weeks ago, for the purpose of undergoing an operation. She had apparently recovered from its effects and was brought home on the Thursday preceding her death. Mrs. Aikens, a devoted wife, affectionate mother, sympathizing friend and consistent Christian, is at rest. She leaves a precious memory. She was the daughter of Thomas and Eliza Paddock, was born and educated in Puslinch and had lived in this vicinity all her life. As the wife of William Aikens, whom she married about fifteen years ago, she established the home that has been the fount of hope and comfort to so many. Her's was a charming disposition, her's a nature so attractive, her's a manner so gentle, her's a life so full of sunshine, that all who came in contact with her felt that they have been benefited and blessed thereby. As a friend, ever ready with counsel and service and never wearying in well-doing. As a mother, alive to all responsibilities of her position, thankful, careful, with love as the great element in her life. She has left memories the most sweet and fragrant. Her bereaved family are her husband, one of Puslinch's most respected citizens and four small children, three boys and one little girl, the oldest is 11 years and the youngest 18 months old. The funeral was held from her residence in Puslinch on Saturday afternoon to Hespeler Cemetery, followed by a large concourse of friends and relatives.

-Information from the marriage certificate: Born c. 1863, she married William James Aikens, born c. 1854, son of James and Nancy Aikens, on May 7, 1884.

-Information from birth certificates: Children were William Albert (b. May 8, 1885); James Robert (b. Feb. 15, 1892); Ada Belle (b. Jan. 2, 1895).

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Henrietta — William James Aikens. William (son of William James "James" Aikens and Nancy "Agnes" Henry) was born 4 Nov 1858, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 1933, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Adelaide Elizabeth "Addie" Aikens
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104435

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Mrs. Thomas Aikens, at the Toronto General Hospital, on Tuesday morning, December 9, 1952, in her 84^th year. She was born in Puslinch Township, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Paddock. She lived in Galt most of her life. Mrs. Aikens was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church. Her husband predeceased her twenty-five years ago. Surviving are one son, William Aikens of Brockville; two sisters, Mrs. C. Kreager of Guelph; Mrs. William J. Aikens of Hespeler; and six grandchildren. A daughter, Gertrude, died in 1918 and a son, Wilson Aiken, was killed during the war of 1914-18. Mrs. Alex Smith of Brant Rd. S. is a niece. Service at the T. Little and Son Funeral Home on Thursday at 3: 30. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

Adelaide married Thomas Henry Aikens 7 Mar 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of William James "James" Aikens and Nancy "Agnes" Henry) was born 29 Aug 1860, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1925; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Caroline Jane "Carrie" Aikens
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167435
• Residence: 1952, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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At her residence at R. R. #2, Hespeler, on Saturday afternoon, [August 18, 1962], in her 93^rd year. Wife of the late William James Aikens. Stepmother of Thomas and James R. Aikens, both of R. R. #2, Hespeler. Also survived by a sister, Mrs. Jane Krueger of Guelph. Predeceased by one step-son and one step-daughter. She had been in failing health for the past four years. Born in Puslinch Township on Feb. 11, 1870, her father was the late Thomas Paddock and her mother the late Elizabeth Mallet. She was a life-long resident of the district and was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Hespeler. Her husband predeceased her in 1927. Service at the Stager-Nelson Funeral Home, 23 Galt St. in Hespeler on Tues. , Aug. 21 at 2: 30. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

Caroline married William James Aikens 3 Dec 1901. William (son of William James "James" Aikens and Nancy "Agnes" Henry) was born 4 Nov 1858, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 1933, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jennie Kirkpatrick
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63097
• Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seamstress
• Residence: 1890, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Jennie married Francis Joseph "Joseph" Kirkpatrick 4 Jun 1890, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Francis (son of John Kirkpatrick and Jane Phil**) was born 15 Aug 1858, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Maria McArthur
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46980

Anna — Daniel McArthur. Daniel (son of William McArthur and Mary Ann Milroy) was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170102

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• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Name: Jennetta Paddock
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81839
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-224990
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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A native of Puslinch, suddenly, on Tuesday morning, [June 4, 1946], in the Galt General Hospital, in his 61^st year. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Aikens of Puslinch. For the last forty years, he had been living in Detroit. He was a butcher by vocation. He was visiting his sister, Mrs. A. Smith in Galt, when he became ill suddenly and was rushed to the hospital. Surviving are his wife and one daughter, Eunice; two brothers, Thomas and James Aikens of Puslinch; and one sister, Mrs. A. Smith of Galt. Funeral on Thurs. , June 6^th at 3 in Hespeler from the Stager & Co. Funeral Home on Galt St, with interment in Hespeler Cemetery. Rev. William Weir, pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church officiated. Pallbearers: William Ross, John Leith, Wilson Aikens, Robert Aikens, Thomas Gilchrist and Thomas Ling.

William married Florence Dodds 25 Jul 1906, , Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Florence was born 1885, Copetown, Wentworth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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At the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital in Galt, on Monday evening, June 19, 1972, in his 82^nd year, of Puslinch Township (R. R. #2, Hespeler). Son of the late William Aikens and Henrietta Paddock. Brother of Thomas of R. R. #2 Hespeler. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was born in Puslinch Township, where he resided all his life. Funeral service at the Nelson Funeral Home, 23 Galt St. in Hespeler on Wed. , June 21 at 2. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

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• Name: Adabelle Smith
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-439216
• Residence: 1933, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Adabelle married Alexander "Alex" Smith 28 Dec 1927, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alexander was born 1899, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29805
• Residence: 1972, RR2, Hespeler, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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AIKENS, THOMAS MIDDLETON

Retired Road Superintendent of Wellington County, February 11, 1981, of R. R. #22, Cambridge, in his 95^th year. Husband of the late Ada Amanda Rife. Father of Wilson of Valgagne. Also survived by eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Mr. Aikens was predeceased by two sons, two brothers and one sister. Service at the Nelson Funeral Home, 1766 Franklin Blvd. in Cambridge(H) on Sat. , Feb. 14 at 2. Interment New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler. He was a Wellington County Roads employee for more than fifty years, and retired as foreman in 1960. He had been in good health but was outside in extreme cold weather and got pneumonia.

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Thomas married Ada Amanda Rife 3 Jun 1914, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ada (daughter of John Rife and Annie Plugradt) was born 15 Dec 1887, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1949, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW1, Private, Service #64125
• Name: Wilson Aikens
• Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118337P
• Military: 1914, , Ontario, Canada; Enlistement WW1
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #54125
• Misfortune: 1916; killed in WW1
• Residence: CA 1916, West Main St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Aikens, J. Wilson Private. Enlisted at London, Ontario. Born in Puslinch Township and lived with his parents on West Main St. Galt for a number of years. He received a gun shot wound in his leg and hand and died as a result on September 15, 1916.

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Mabel only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Aikens of Hyman St. in London. She had been ill with Spanish influenza in October and had not fully regained her strength, when pneumonia set in, resulting in her death on Sunday morning, [February 16, 1919]. She was born in Puslinch 26 years ago, residing for a time in Hespeler and then in Galt, subsequently removing to London. The parents and remaining brother, William, as well as the relatives in this vicinity will have the sincere sympathy of all in this second bereavement in so short a time, their eldest son, Wilson, having been killed in action in France two years ago. The funeral, held from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Guelph (or from the Presbyterian Church in Hespeler - differing reports) on Wednesday afternoon, was largely attended.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166961
• Misfortune: 18 Oct 1941; killed in automobile accident
• Residence: 1952, Brockville, Leeds Co., Ontario

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AIKENS, WILLIAM EARL

A former resident of this district, now of Strabane, suddenly, at the intersection of Ottawa St. and Beach Road in Hamilton, as the result of a motor accident, at 12: 45 a. m. on Saturday morning, [October 18, 1941], in his 27^th year. Husband of Rachel McIntosh. Eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Aikens of the 3^rd concession of Puslinch Township. For seven years, he was employed by Alex Smith of Puslinch Township. Later he worked at Dominion Woollens and Worsted in Galt and recently at Dominion Byproducts Co. Rev. T. G. Marshall of Hespeler officiated at the funeral, assisted by Rev. J. C. Grier, minister of Knox Presbyterian Church in Guelph, who gave the address, from his parent's home, held on Tues. , Oct. 21^s* at 2. Beautiful floral tributes were banked around the casket and many friends and relatives assembled. Cecil Lyness of the Guelph church sang a solo hymn. Flowerbearers were: Alex Smith, Frank Elliott, Lloyd Rife, Ken Crow, B. Smith, Gordon Mickus, George Cunnington, Jack Cunnington, Bert Yates, Donald Yates, Gordon Yates and Louis Evans. Pallbearers: William Macintosh and John Macintosh of Puslinch Township; Johnny Auliffe of R. R. #6, Guelph; Ted Scott of Spring Bay, Manitoulin Island; Alex Rife of Preston and Donald Smith of R. R. #2, Hespeler. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Littleton of Canton, Ohio; Mrs. Gowing, Harold and Robert; Daniel Henry of Deckerville; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Yates, Bertram, Gordon and Donald of Toronto; Mrs. Will Scott, Edward and Beatrice of Manitoulin Island; Mr. Howard, William and James; John Ling and Miss Gladys Menary of Hamilton. Mr. Aikens met death when two cars collided head on. He was returning to his home at R. R. #4, Dundas from work at the Hamilton Byproducts Co. plant. He suffered a fractured skull, lacerations to the left leg, a broken leg and severe bruises. He died before medical aid could be secured. Orville Moyer of Hamilton, aged 22, a passenger in Mr. Aikens car was seriously injured, while the driver of the other car escaped uninjured. Born in Puslinch Township, Mr. Aikens had lived most of his life in that district, where he was widely known and well liked. He was married in Morriston last November. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Guelph. Interment Hespeler Cemetery. Surviving, besides his wife, are his parents and two brothers, Wilson of Sudbury and Robert, who is training with the R. C. A. F at Malton, Ontario.

William married Rachel McIntosh Nov 1940. Rachel was born Abt 1917. [Group Sheet]

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