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15. Sarah Jane SAUNDERS (John2, Robert1) was born on September 15, 1876 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,7 died in 1945 2 at age 69, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Sarah married Samuel Howard HETTRICK, son of Samuel HETTRICK and Mary HARRISON. Samuel was born on March 21, 1879 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,6,20 died on November 5, 1964 2 at age 85, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

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Samuel farmed on Lot 10, Con 15, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

Children from this marriage were:

   70 M    i. George M. HETTRICK died in February 1906 in Glammis, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.11

+ 71 M    ii. John Alfred HETTRICK was born on November 11, 1909 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

16. James KEYES (Elizabeth "Betty" SAUNDERS3, Robert1) was born on January 21, 1852 in Beckwith Twp, Lanark Co, Ontario, Canada and died on May 27, 1927 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada at age 75.

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James farmed at Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, 1881

James married Margaret SPENCE, daughter of Magnus SPENCE and Mary (__?__), in January 1881. Margaret was born in 1855 in , , , USA.

The child from this marriage was:

   72 M    i. John William KEYES was born on February 7, 1882.

17. Robert KEYES (Elizabeth "Betty" SAUNDERS3, Robert1) was born on March 13, 1853 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on January 2, 1933 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada at age 79.

Robert married Emily WATSON, daughter of John WATSON and Caroline (__?__), on September 7, 1887. Emily was born in 1863 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.20

Children from this marriage were:

+ 73 F    i. Annie Bertha KEYES was born on November 18, 1888.

   74 F    ii. Caroline Gertrude KEYES was born on July 10, 1892.

   75 M    iii. Harold Watson KEYES was born on May 12, 1899.

18. Thomas Albert KEYES (Elizabeth "Betty" SAUNDERS3, Robert1) was born on November 6, 1853 in Beckwith Twp, Lanark Co, Ontario, Canada and died on August 24, 1941 in Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois., USA at age 87.

Thomas married Margaret BURGESS, daughter of James BURGESS and Mary Ann PASCOE, on July 14, 1880 in St. Catherines, , Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born on May 8, 1856.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 76 F    i. Grace Alberta KEYES was born on July 12, 1882, died on February 9, 1958 in Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois., USA at age 75, and was buried in Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois., USA.

   77 M    ii. Percy Burgess KEYES was born on April 7, 1885.

   78 F    iii. Lucille B. KEYES was born on April 7, 1887 and died on April 30, 1972 at age 85.

Lucille married Charles ELLIS on January 5, 1920.

   79 F    iv. Gladys KEYES was born on July 27, 1891.

Gladys married George KERNAHAN on August 8, 1917.

+ 80 F    v. Ruth KEYES was born on November 10, 1893 18 and died on April 17, 1972 in Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois., USA 18 at age 78.

   81 F    vi. Dorothy KEYES was born on November 18, 1900.

19. Esther KEYES (Elizabeth "Betty" SAUNDERS3, Robert1) was born on April 23, 1859 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1945 at age 86, and was buried in Lovat Cemetery Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Esther married Duncan CAMPBELL, son of Malcolm CAMPBELL and Catherine (__?__), on February 15, 1882 in Pinkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.10 Duncan was born in June 1853 in , , Nova Scotia, Canada,20 died in 1895 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 42, and was buried in Lovat Cemetery Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage witnessed by John Regis and H. McGillivray of Pinkerton.

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Duncan farmed on Lot 6, Con 18, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

Children from this marriage were:

+ 82 M    i. Malcolm Hugh CAMPBELL was born on December 11, 1883 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on March 25, 1952 in Dundas, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada at age 68.

+ 83 F    ii. Bessie May CAMPBELL was born on November 12, 1887, died on September 24, 1969 in Clarkson, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada at age 81, and was buried in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

20. Jane "Jennie" KEYES (Elizabeth "Betty" SAUNDERS3, Robert1) was born on May 16, 1861 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,6 died on March 21, 1902 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 2,11 at age 40, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Jennie married Henry James MOONEY, son of William MOONEY and Margaret THOMPSON, on March 4, 1885 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Henry was born on August 13, 1856 in , , Antrim, Northern Ireland,6 died in 1939 2 at age 83, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 84 M    i. David Percival "Percy" MOONEY was born on July 4, 1887 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on November 7, 1950 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 63, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   85 F    ii. Margaret MOONEY was born on December 7, 1888 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,2 died on August 29, 1889 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,2 and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   86 F    iii. Mabel Pearl MOONEY was born on August 20, 1894 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,2 died on March 13, 1931 2 at age 36, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

23. William Edward KEYES (Elizabeth "Betty" SAUNDERS3, Robert1) was born on November 19, 1867 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on December 18, 1950 in New Westminster, , British Columbia, Canada at age 83.

William married Margaret COLWELL, daughter of Andrew COLWELL and Ann Jane "Jennie" BROWN, on February 8, 1899 in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.12 Margaret was born on April 11, 1872 in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage witnessed by Alfred Keyes, Greenock Twp and Martha Colwell of Bruce Twp. 12

Children from this marriage were:

+ 87 M    i. George Clarence KEYES was born on May 13, 1900 in Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 88 M    ii. William Lawson KEYES was born on April 28, 1902 in Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 89 F    iii. Pearl Elizabeth KEYES was born on February 2, 1905 in Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 90 M    iv. Percy Leonard KEYES was born on October 6, 1907 in Milestone, Saskatchewan.

+ 91 F    v. Eva Marguerite KEYES was born on December 9, 1909 in Milestone, Saskatchewan.

25. Mary Elizabeth KEYES (Elizabeth "Betty" SAUNDERS3, Robert1) was born on January 21, 1871 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,4 died on September 15, 1965 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 94, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

OBITUARY - MARY ELIZABETH KEYES - Paisley Advocate September 25 , 1965
DAUGHTER OF PIONEERS OF GREENOCK TOWNSHIP, MRS. THOS. SAWYER DIES

Probably the oldest resident of Greenock Township, Mrs. Thomas Sawyer died Wednesday of last week at the home of her son, Robert, of Pinkerton. In her 94th year, she had enjoyed fairly good health until this past summer, and had been bedfast since.
Mrs. Sawyer was the former Mary Elizabeth Keyes, the last surviving member of this family of 13 of the late John Keyes and Elizabeth Saunders Keyes. Her parents came to Greenock Township in 1854, to the farm now occupied by Glen Sawyer, on the 16th. concession, and there she was born January 21, 1872. She attended Bradley School, and in January, 1906 was married to Thomas Sawyer, who had come to Greenock as a baby. Following their marriage, they farmed on the 10th concession until November, 1918, when they removed to the 14th. concession. There Mr. Sawyer died in 1954, and Mrs. Sawyer went to make her home with her son, Stewart, until about a year ago, since when she had been with her son Robert, at Pinkerton.
Mrs. Sawyer was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Pinkerton, and for years was an active member in the women's organizations.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Vera Sawyer, of Pinkerton, and five sons, Alfred and Gordon, of Paisley; John, of Owen Sound; Stewart and Robert, of the Pinkerton district. There are 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
The funeral took place Saturday, with service in the Stoddart Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. Douglas Madge. Burial took place in Purdy's Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Harry Metcalf, William Keyes, William McFadden, Norman Wilson, Ogle Needham and Wilfred Houston. The floral tributes were born by six grandsons.

Mary married Thomas SAWYER, son of George SAWYER and Mary Jane McLEAN, on January 17, 1905 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Thomas was born on December 20, 1872 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,6 died in 1954 at age 82, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

OBITUARY - THOMAS SAWYER - Paisley Advocate - June 23 , 1954
One of the community's most respected elder residents, Thomas Sawyer, passed away at his home on the 14th concession of Greenock Township on Friday, June 18th, in his 82nd. year. Mr. Sawyer had been infailing health for several months.
Born near Gilford, in Simcoe County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Sawyer. He was in his infancy when the family came to Bruce County, and took up farming on the 16th. concession of Greenock . The subject of this sketch attended the school district, S.S. No. 7, and later assisted on the home farm. In 1906 he was married Mary Keyes, and they began farming on lot 11, con. 14, Greenock, and where they resided ever since. Mr. Sawyer was deeply interested in the welfare of his township and took an active part in the municipal life. For several years he was a member of the township council, while for more than 20 years he served as secretary of the school board in his home section. He was a member of the Anglican Church, Pinkerton, and a member of the COF lodge in the same village. Of genial a nature, Mr. Sawyer was widely known throughout the township, and in the nearby centres of Cargill, Pinkerton and Paisley, and where news of his passing was received with sincere regret.
Besides his wife, Mr. Sawyer is survived by one daughter, Vera, at home; and five sons, Alfred and Robert, of the Pinkerton section; Stuart, on the home farm; Gordon of Toronto, and Jack, of Owens Sound. Two brothers also survive; George Sawyer at Wiseton, Sask. and William Sawyer at Regina.
The funeral was held on Monday afternoon , with services at St. Paul's Anglican Church , Pinkerton ; conducted by the rector, Rev. Frank Tomkinson of Paisley. Interment was in Purdy's cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Emerson Stewart, Howard Hettrick, Wilired Houston, William McFadden, Ogle Needham and William Keyes .

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Thomas farmed on Lot 18, Con 11, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada Thomas relocated Lot 11, Con 15, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1918.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 92 M    i. Alfred Ernest SAWYER was born in 1906, died on February 3, 1985 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 2 at age 79, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   93 F    ii. Mary Vera SAWYER was born on October 21, 1908 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.23

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She worked as a Registered Nurse.

+ 94 M    iii. Gordon Irwin SAWYER was born on November 22, 1910 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,23 died on November 12, 1965 in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 2 at age 54, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 95 M    iv. Stewart Leslie SAWYER was born on August 1, 1912 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.23

+ 96 M    v. Robert Thomas SAWYER was born on August 6, 1914 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.23

   97 M    vi. John Clifford SAWYER was born on September 18, 1917 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.23

26. Richard KEYES (Elizabeth "Betty" SAUNDERS3, Robert1) was born on October 23, 1873 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on October 21, 1953 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada at age 79.

Richard married Isabella McGREGOR on December 13, 1899.5

Children from this marriage were:

   98 F    i. Vera Margaret KEYES was born on April 4, 1901 5 and died on December 26, 1903 at age 2.

   99 M    ii. Ernest Leslie KEYES was born on August 29, 1902.5

Ernest married Beryl Edna PALMER on July 25, 1930.5

   100 F    iii. Lillian Edwina KEYES was born on April 16, 1917.5

29. Robert KEYES (Mary Ann SAUNDERS4, Robert1) was born on March 15, 1858 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,13 died on January 28, 1917 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 58, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

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Robert farmed on Lots 21 & 22, Con 12, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

Robert married Isabella NEEDHAM, daughter of Samuel J. NEEDHAM and Mary STRINGER, on December 18, 1889 in Bervie, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Isabella was born on March 29, 1870 in Kincardine Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,13 died on February 6, 1933 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 62, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

   101 F    i. Eva Clarinda KEYES was born on September 26, 1890 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 5,13 and died on February 21, 1988 19 at age 97.

Eva married Joseph Benjamin MILLER, son of Franklin B. MILLER and Mary Harriet MOORE, on June 2, 1902 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA.5 Joseph was born on April 5, 1887 in Liberty, Adams Co, Illinios and died on March 20, 1984 19 at age 96.

+ 102 F    ii. Mary Lolita KEYES was born on April 21, 1895 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5,13

+ 103 M    iii. William Samuel KEYES was born on January 22, 1897 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5,13

+ 104 M    iv. Burton Robert Theodore KEYES was born on June 25, 1903 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 5 and died on July 19, 1991 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA 18 at age 88.

+ 105 M    v. Irving Carlyle KEYES was born on May 3, 1908 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 5 and died on March 26, 1990 in Glammis, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 24 at age 81.

+ 106 F    vi. Mona Isobel KEYES was born on June 19, 1910 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5

30. Mary Jane KEYES (Mary Ann SAUNDERS4, Robert1) was born on September 20, 1860 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,14 died in 1939 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 79, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Mary married Samuel REID, son of John REID and Eliza Jane McCULLY, on March 21, 1883 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Samuel was born on December 9, 1852 in King Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada,14 died on January 25, 1933 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 80, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

They were married at the home of Mary's parents.

Obituary for Samuel REID (1852-1933)
Paisley Advocate, February 12, 1933.

After a lingering illness Mr. Samuel Reid, passed away at his home in Pinkerton, on Wednesday evening in his 81st year. Born in King Twp., York County he came with his parents and elder brother to Brant Twp., later moving to the 12th concession of Greenock. The subject of this notice continued to occupy this farm until about 12 years ago. He retired and moved to Pinkerton. The deceased was the last surviving member of the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Reid. He was a member of Knox Memorial Church and a conservative in politics.
In 1883 Mr. Reid married to Mary Jane Keyes, also of Greenock, who survives him with their four daughters: Mrs. Richard Pearce, (Mary) of Paisley; Mrs. Clarence McTeer, (Eleanor) also of Paisley; Mrs. Robert Slessor, (Myrtle) of the 10th of Kincardine Twp.; and Mrs. Thomas Hutchison, (Sylvia) of Harriston.
The funeral was held from the family residence on Friday and was largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Brand, assisted by Mr. Summerbee. Interment in Purdy's Cemetery. Pallbearers were four sons-in-law and two eldest grandsons.

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Samuel farmed on Lot 9, Con 13, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

Children from this marriage were:

   107 F    i. Ella Jane REID was born in 1883 and died in 1886 at age 3.

+ 108 F    ii. Mary Augusta REID was born on June 15, 1886 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,14 died on February 6, 1970 at age 83, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 109 F    iii. Eleanor Roxcena REID was born on November 8, 1890 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,14 died on July 11, 1961 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 70, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 110 F    iv. Myrtle Viola REID was born on August 31, 1892 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.14

+ 111 F    v. Sylvia Mabel REID was born on October 5, 1897 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.14

31. Esther KEYES (Mary Ann SAUNDERS4, Robert1) was born on January 7, 1867 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,7 died on December 9, 1953 at age 86, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Esther married John REID, son of John REID and Eliza Jane McCULLY, on July 11, 1888 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. John was born on August 8, 1857 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,7 died on April 3, 1903 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 45, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Obituary column in the Paisley Advocate, April 23, 1903.

Death stalks about relentlessly, and this week his visitations have devolved upon us the sad duty of chronicling the passing away of the old, the middle aged and the young.

JOHN REID of the 14th concession of Greenock, who died on Sunday, was only sick one week with pneumonia. The disease affected the heart, which accounts for the sudden collapse. As he leaves a wife and nine children, the eldest but fifteen years of age, his death is attended with particularly sad circumstances that call forth the most genuine sympathy from the hearts of friends and acquaintances. The deceased was born in Brant Twp. but early in his life the family moved to Greenock Township and he succeeded to the homestead established in the latter township. Mrs. Reid was Mrs. Esther Keyes, daughter of Mr. William Keyes. The deceased a few months ago became a member of Court Auburn, C.O.F. and the funeral on Tuesday was conducted under the auspices of the Forestric brethren. The remains were interred in Purdy's cemetery. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church and in politics was a conservative.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 112 F    i. Sarah Elizabeth REID was born on July 16, 1888 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,7 died on March 22, 1979 at age 90, and was buried in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 113 F    ii. Mary Albertha REID was born on September 5, 1890 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,7 died on October 25, 1980 at age 90, and was buried in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 114 F    iii. Agnes Esther REID was born on August 12, 1892 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.7

   115 M    iv. William John REID was born on July 12, 1894 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.7

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William farmed on Lot 6, Con 14, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada He retired to Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1987

William married Emma BARKHOLTZ, daughter of Ernest BARKHOLTZ and Emma WAGNER, in 1918 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Emma was born in 1894 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.25

+ 116 F    v. Margaret Eleanor (Nellie) REID was born on June 20, 1896 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.7

+ 117 M    vi. Samuel Elmer REID was born on June 20, 1896 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,7 died on July 4, 1977 at age 81, and was buried in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 118 M    vii. Clarence Gilmer REID was born on August 10, 1898 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,7 died on July 8, 1979 at age 80, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 119 F    viii. Mabel Florence REID was born on May 23, 1900 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.7

+ 120 F    ix. Ethel Victoria REID was born on June 17, 1902 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Esther next married Thomas METCALF, son of Jonathan METCALF and Mary Ann WILSON, about 1916. Thomas was born on July 14, 1866 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,26 died on September 23, 1920 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 54, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

32. Margaret KEYES (Mary Ann SAUNDERS4, Robert1) was born on May 26, 1871 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on November 10, 1944 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 73, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Margaret married William Thomas REID, son of John REID and Eliza Jane McCULLY, on May 25, 1904 in Cargill, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. William was born on August 17, 1851 in King Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada,7 died on August 4, 1930 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 78, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Obituary for William Thomas REID (1851-1930)
Paisley Advocate, August, 1930.

The Grim Reaper has removed another active and widely known figure in the everyday life of the gore of Greenock Township in the person of William Thomas Reid who passed away at his home on Sunday last. He had been ailing for some time from a general breakdown caused largely by stomach trouble but had been bedfast for one week prior to his death.
Born in the township of King in the County of York very nearly 79 years ago the deceased came with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Reid to Brant Township. They settled on what is now the Kerry farm but four years later removed to Lot 9, Con. 13, Greenock Township. When the subject of this sketch had reached manhood, he took up farming, renting until about 30 years ago when he purchased the farm of the late Mr. Hay, Lot 6, Con. 15, where his death occurred. Besides his farm work, the late Mr. Reid carried out many contracts and jobs in the locality in the moving of buildings at which he became an expert.
He married Augusta Goodhand who died about 1904. Two sons and three daughters by this union are living: John; Edward in Alberta; Mrs. Jas. Keyes of Greenock; Mrs. Henry Millar in Kentucky; Mrs. Alex. Morland of Bruce Township. From his second marriage to Maggie Keyes of Greenock, two daughters and two sons are living: Mrs. K. McKinnon of Kincardine Township; George I.; Neil and Mary at home. The funeral was held from the family residence on Tuesday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Blackwell of the Anglican Church. Interment was made at Douglas Hill Cemetery. Although farmers are very busy, a large number attended the funeral.

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William farmed on Lot 6, Con 15, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

Children from this marriage were:

+ 121 F    i. Margaret Ellen REID was born on March 26, 1905 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on August 19, 1992 in Kincardine, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 87, and was buried on August 22, 1992 in Kincardine, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   122 M    ii. Joseph REID was born in December 1906 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on December 2, 1928 at age 22, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   123 M    iii. George Ivan REID was born on February 2, 1909 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1978 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 69, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 124 M    iv. Robert Neil "Pete" REID was born on October 24, 1910 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on November 5, 1976 in Pinkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 66, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 125 F    v. Mary Agnes Effie REID was born on September 19, 1912 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   126 M    vi. Harold REID was born on September 19, 1912 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on October 3, 1912 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

33. Sarah Ellen KEYES (Mary Ann SAUNDERS4, Robert1) was born on February 5, 1868 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,6 died on May 1, 1943 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 75, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Sarah married George James Alexander MOFFATT, son of John MOFFATT and Agnes PETRIE, on April 3, 1895 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. George was born on November 20, 1868,6 died in 1930 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 62, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

They were married in Sarah's parent's home , Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

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George farmed on Lot 16, Con 12, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

Children from this marriage were:

+ 127 M    i. John Elmer MOFFATT was born on March 19, 1897 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5

+ 128 F    ii. Viola Roxena MOFFATT was born on June 23, 1909 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5

34. James KEYES (Mary Ann SAUNDERS4, Robert1) was born on October 5, 1875 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on April 23, 1955 in Pinkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 79, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

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James farmed on South 1/2 Lots 1 & 2, Con 16, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

James married Sarah Elizabeth REID, daughter of William Thomas REID and Harriet Augusta GOODHAND, on March 23, 1904 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Sarah was born on June 26, 1878 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,7 died on January 7, 1950 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 27 at age 71, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 129 M    i. William James Elwin KEYES was born on March 12, 1905 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,28 died on April 29, 1994 in Teeswater, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 29 at age 89, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 130 F    ii. Amy Augusta KEYES was born on November 1, 1907 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

38. Jane "Jennie" SAUNDERS (James5, Robert1) was born on June 16, 1866 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.6

Jennie married Sidney Arthur St. George SIMONS, son of Thomas Minchin SIMONS and Mary Nixon HENNELL, on February 3, 1886 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.11 Sidney was born on October 18, 1862 in , , Ontario, Canada.30

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He worked as a bank clerk in 1881 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. 20

Children from this marriage were:

   131 M    i. Reginald Nixon Black SIMONS was born on November 7, 1886 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 6 and died in 1919 at age 33.

+ 132 M    ii. Beverly James Saunders SIMONS was born on September 27, 1888 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.6

+ 133 M    iii. Vivian Thomas Black SIMONS was born on July 4, 1890 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.30

   134 M    iv. Llewelyn Nixon Black SIMONS was born on April 3, 1892 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 6 and died in 1918 at age 26.

+ 135 F    v. Mary Stuart SIMONS was born on June 3, 1894 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.6

   136 F    vi. Jane Alice Louise SIMONS was born on March 6, 1896 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.6

Jane married Roy J. MURRAY in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada.

39. Annie SAUNDERS (James5, Robert1) was born on May 16, 1867 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1946 in Guelph, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada at age 79, and was buried in Guelph Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

Annie married John SUTHERLAND, son of John SUTHERLAND and Margaret DUNCAN, in 1888 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. John was born on October 14, 1853 in Glen Morris South Dumfries, Brant Co, Ontario, Canada,6 died in 1934 in Guelph, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada at age 81, and was buried in Guelph Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

He worked as an owner of John Sutherland & Sons Ltd. Insurance since 1870 in Guelph, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 137 M    i. John SUTHERLAND was born on March 28, 1889 in Guelph, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada and died in 1963 at age 74.

+ 138 M    ii. James SUTHERLAND was born on March 5, 1891 in Guelph, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1948 at age 57, and was buried in Guelph Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 139 F    iii. Mary SUTHERLAND was born on August 1, 1894 in Guelph, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada, died on January 12, 1973 at age 78, and was buried in Guelph Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 140 F    iv. Margaret SUTHERLAND was born on November 21, 1897 in Guelph, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.6

+ 141 F    v. Anne SUTHERLAND was born on July 24, 1900 in Guelph, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 142 M    vi. Robert SUTHERLAND was born on July 24, 1904 in Guelph, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

40. Mary "Polly" SAUNDERS (James5, Robert1) was born on May 11, 1869 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 6 and died on December 30, 1951 in Oshawa, Ontario Co, Ontario, Canada at age 82.

Polly married Stanley Maule HUTCHESON, son of St. John Howell HUTCHESON and Ada Louise SCOBELL, in 1890 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Stanley was born in February 1868 in Bowmanville, , Ontario, Canada and died on January 7, 1936 in Oshawa, Ontario Co, Ontario, Canada at age 67.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 143 F    i. Mabel HUTCHESON was born on June 22, 1891 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   144 F    ii. Ada Louise HUTCHESON was born on January 22, 1893 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 11 and died on January 29, 1970 at age 77.

   145 M    iii. St. John Howell HUTCHESON was born on January 13, 1900 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 11 and died on April 14, 1913 in Unionville, York Co, Ontario, Canada 11 at age 13.

41. Julia "Dula" SAUNDERS (James5, Robert1) was born on August 25, 1871 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,6 died on March 21, 1914 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 11 at age 42, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Dula married James Ross LAIDLAW, son of John LAIDLAW and Elizabeth ROSS, on June 17, 1896 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.11 James was born on April 11, 1872,6 died on July 14, 1939 at age 67, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

He resided in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1901 . 31

Children from this marriage were:

+ 146 M    i. John Ross LAIDLAW was born on February 1, 1897 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.11

+ 147 F    ii. Bessie LAIDLAW was born on February 1, 1899 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5,11

+ 148 F    iii. Mary Rowe LAIDLAW was born on March 27, 1902 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.11

   149 M    iv. James Saunders LAIDLAW was born on May 17, 1906 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on June 3, 1906 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,11 and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

42. Elizabeth "Bessie" Julyan SAUNDERS (James5, Robert1) was born on May 22, 1873 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and was buried in London Woodlawn Cemetery, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada.

Bessie married Fredrick N. ALLEN, son of James ALLEN and Elizabeth RUTLEDGE, on September 4, 1895 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5 Fredrick was born on May 6, 1867 in Allenford, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 5 and was buried in London Woodlawn Cemetery, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada.

They were married in the Church of the Ascension, Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 150 F    i. Elizabeth Rutledge ALLEN was born on June 26, 1896 in Wiarton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 5 and died in 1967 in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada at age 71.

+ 151 F    ii. Kathleen Saunders ALLEN was born on April 14, 1898 in Southampton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5

   152 M    iii. James Herbert ALLEN was born on March 18, 1902 in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada 5 and died in 1914 in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada at age 12.

+ 153 F    iv. Norah Rowe ALLEN was born on August 19, 1905 in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada.

   154 F    v. Winnifred Mary ALLEN was born on September 4, 1908 in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada 5 and died in 1951 in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada at age 43.

   155 F    vi. Barbara Julyan ALLEN was born on February 10, 1913 in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada and died in 1930 in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada at age 17.

46. John SAUNDERS (Samuel7, Robert1) was born on December 6, 1869 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 5 and died on April 6, 1937 at age 67.

John married Elvena Clara BOBBE, daughter of William BOBBA and Henrietta (__?__). Elvena was born on November 23, 1877 in Amherst, Portage Co, Wisconsin, USA 5,32 and died on August 15, 1968 at age 90. Another name for Elvena was BOBBA.

Children from this marriage were:

   156 F    i. Evelyn SAUNDERS was born on June 19, 1908 in Park Falls, Price, Wisconsin, USA.5

Evelyn married Robert David ABERNETHY in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA. Robert was born on June 16, 1910 18 and died on June 16, 1960 in , , California, USA at age 50.

+ 157 M    ii. James William SAUNDERS was born on May 25, 1911 in Park Falls, Price, Wisconsin, USA.5

48. Jane Wynne SAUNDERS (Samuel7, Robert1) was born on November 3, 1874 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5

Jane married Joseph DOYLE, son of Martin DOYLE and Catherine LAWLOR, about 1895. Joseph was born on September 16, 1861 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5,33

Events

Joseph farmed on Con 4, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

Children from this marriage were:

+ 158 M    i. Martin Aloysius DOYLE was born on November 7, 1896 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5

+ 159 F    ii. Catherine DOYLE was born on June 4, 1898 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5,33

+ 160 F    iii. Ellen Brigit DOYLE was born on March 6, 1900 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5,33

+ 161 M    iv. James Francis DOYLE was born on March 4, 1902 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5

   162 M    v. John Joseph DOYLE was born on March 27, 1904 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5

John married Juletta KUNKEL, daughter of Ambrose KUNKEL and Frances GRAFF, in 1944 in Chepstow, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5 Juletta was born in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5

+ 163 M    vi. Andrew William DOYLE was born on October 1, 1908 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 5 and died on October 6, 1962 at age 54.

+ 164 F    vii. Mary Bernadette DOYLE was born on August 1, 1910 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 5 and died on October 24, 1966 at age 56.

+ 165 F    viii. Ann Marguerite DOYLE was born on February 28, 1912 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5

+ 166 M    ix. Patrick Francis DOYLE was born on May 23, 1914 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5

49. Willoughby SAUNDERS (Samuel7, Robert1) was born on August 6, 1876 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 5 and died on May 19, 1964 at age 87.

Willoughby married Mary Ann KNODEL.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 167 M    i. William SAUNDERS was born on December 7, 1908 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA 5 and died on February 9, 1956 at age 47.

   168 M    ii. Arthur SAUNDERS was born on November 23, 1912 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA 5 and died on July 3, 1997 in , , New York, USA 18 at age 84.

Arthur married Alice PHILLIPS on February 23, 1946.

51. Sarah Bradley SAUNDERS (Samuel7, Robert1) was born on July 13, 1880 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5

Sarah married Lionel Henry PETT, son of Henry Foster George PETT and Selina Louise NEWSON, on June 20, 1906 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5 Lionel was born on July 7, 1882 in Niagara Falls, , Ontario, Canada,5 died on May 17, 1932 5 at age 49, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 169 F    i. Eneide Newson Saunders PETT was born on August 5, 1908 in Kingsville, Essex Co, Ontario.5

+ 170 M    ii. Bradley Lionel PETT was born on November 13, 1909 in Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada.5

52. Sidney SAUNDERS (Samuel7, Robert1) was born on September 22, 1883 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 5 and died on December 7, 1967 at age 84.

Sidney married Lillian Ethel TANNER, daughter of Richard Large TANNER and Ann WORDEN, in June 1905 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.11 Lillian was born on December 22, 1882 in Mornington Twp, Perth Co, Ontario, Canada and died on February 1, 1957 5 at age 74.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 171 F    i. Myrtle SAUNDERS was born on May 21, 1908 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5

+ 172 M    ii. Kenneth SAUNDERS was born on September 29, 1913 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

53. Naomi Caroline SAUNDERS (Samuel7, Robert1) was born on July 1, 1885 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 5 and died in August 1986 in Paradise, Butte, California, USA 18 at age 101.

Naomi married Levi Henderson MAXWELL, son of Rufus MAXWELL and Sarah Jane BONNIFIELD, on October 3, 1907 in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA.5 Levi was born in 1869 in Horse Shoe Run, West Virginia,5 died in 1954 in Chico, Butte Co, California, USA 5 at age 85, and was buried in Paradise, Butte, California, USA.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 173 M    i. Kenneth MAXWELL was born on July 19, 1908 in Hamilton, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada.5

+ 174 F    ii. Naomi MAXWELL was born on October 14, 1909 in Chico, Butte Co, California, USA.5

+ 175 M    iii. Don MAXWELL was born on August 27, 1915 in Chico, Butte Co, California, USA.5

+ 176 M    iv. Ralph MAXWELL was born on June 16, 1920 in Chico, Butte Co, California, USA 5 and died on September 1, 1997 in Applegate, Placer Co, California, USA 18 at age 77.

   177 F    v. Patricia Ruth MAXWELL was born on February 29, 1924 in Chico, Butte Co, California, USA.5

57. Robert Porteous "Bertie" SAUNDERS (Edward8, Robert1) was born on July 19, 1887 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.11

Events

He worked as a lawyer in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada. He served in the military World War I attaining the rank of Major. He served in the military World War II attaining the rank of Colonel.

Bertie married Annie Maude WEST, daughter of Charles Edward WEST and Annie Elizabeth FREE, on September 17, 1924 in Campbellford, Northumberland Co, Ontario, Canada.5 Annie was born in 1896 in Campbellford, Northumberland Co, Ontario, Canada.5

Children from this marriage were:

+ 178 M    i. Edward SAUNDERS was born on June 17, 1925 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada.5

   179 M    ii. Robert Porteous SAUNDERS was born on February 4, 1928 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada.5

Events

He worked as a journalist and Foreign Editor of the Winnipeg Free Press.


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