Descendants of Thomas & Betsy HOURSTON
 Fifth Generation 
71. Marguerite Isabel HOWE (Christina Isabella HOUSTON47, Thomas21, William7, Thomas1)
Marguerite married Alvin HEMSTOCK.
Children from this marriage were:
95 M i. Stephen HEMSTOCK
96 M ii. Mark Edward HEMSTOCK
97 F iii. Judy HEMSTOCK
72. Dorothy Eleanor HOWE (Christina Isabella HOUSTON47, Thomas21, William7, Thomas1)
Dorothy married James NEEDHAM.
Children from this marriage were:
98 M i. James Eric Larry NEEDHAM
99 F ii. Janice Christina NEEDHAM
73. Douglas Thomas Wesley HOWE (Christina Isabella HOUSTON47, Thomas21, William7, Thomas1)
Douglas married Louise DYKE.
Children from this marriage were:
100 M i. Derek Allan HOWE
101 F ii. Emily Susanne HOWE
74. Mary Christine HOWE (Christina Isabella HOUSTON47, Thomas21, William7, Thomas1)
Mary married William ARMBRUST.
Children from this marriage were:
102 F i. Shawn Douglas ARMBRUST
103 F ii. Grace Kirstin ARMBRUST
79. Harvey James S. STEWART (Ella Jane CRUICKSHANK52, Mary FLETT23, Jean HOUSTON10, Thomas1)
Harvey married Clara Ellen STEVENSON, daughter of Andrew McRobbie STEVENSON and Olive Hazel SCHWALM.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 104 F i. Olive Ellen STEWART
+ 105 M ii. Orval Emerson STEWART
81. Wallace James CRUICKSHANK (James William CRUICKSHANK53, Mary FLETT23, Jean HOUSTON10, Thomas1) was born on December 2, 1917 in , , Michigan, USA.
Wallace married Christina M. CAMERON. Christina was born on June 30, 1920 and died on July 8, 1971 aged 51.
Children from this marriage were:
106 M i. James Cameron CRUICKSHANK
107 F ii. Carol June CRUICKSHANK
108 F iii. Laurie Kay CRUICKSHANK
109 F iv. Lexa Ann CRUICKSHANK
82. Helen Margaret CRUICKSHANK (James William CRUICKSHANK53, Mary FLETT23, Jean HOUSTON10, Thomas1)
Helen married Leighton MEYER.
Children from this marriage were:
110 M i. Walter James MEYER
111 M ii. William Edwin MEYER
83. William Watson CRUICKSHANK (James William CRUICKSHANK53, Mary FLETT23, Jean HOUSTON10, Thomas1) was born on December 14, 1920 in , , Michigan, USA and died on July 9, 1965 in , , Michigan, USA aged 44.
William married Shirley HARRIS.
The child from this marriage was:
112 M i. Robert William CRUICKSHANK
William next married Murdene KENNEDY.
Children from this marriage were:
113 F i. Sandra Kay CRUICKSHANK
114 F ii. Donna Lee CRUICKSHANK
84. Vivian Frances FLETT (James "Nelson" FLETT55, William FLETT24, Jean HOUSTON10, Thomas1) was born on December 19, 1910 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on November 5, 1958 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 47, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Vivian married Wellington Alexander FERRIS, son of James Alexander FERRIS 40 and Flora Jane McARTHUR,40 in 1947. Wellington was born on January 20, 1911 in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,40 died on September 23, 2005 in Hanover, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada41 aged 94, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 115 M i. Donald Nelson FERRIS
+ 116 M ii. James Wellington FERRIS was born in 1942 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on January 3, 2015 in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 73, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
85. Aileen FLETT (James "Nelson" FLETT55, William FLETT24, Jean HOUSTON10, Thomas1) was born on February 28, 1916 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 28, 1994 in Southampton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada37 aged 78, and was buried in Sanctuary Park Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Aileen married Harold ALEXANDER, son of Thomas ALEXANDER and Margaret Louise ELPHICK, on November 2, 1946. Harold was born in 1914 in Underhill, , Manitoba, Canada.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 117 F i. Mary Margaret "Marnie" ALEXANDER was born on May 16, 1947 and died on December 8, 2013 in Georgian Bluffs, Grey County, Ontario, Canada aged 66.
+ 118 M ii. Michael Dennis ALEXANDER
+ 119 M iii. John Andrew ALEXANDER
86. James FLETT (James "Nelson" FLETT55, William FLETT24, Jean HOUSTON10, Thomas1) was born in 1921 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on August 9, 1988 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 67, and was buried in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
James married Reta Catherine BONNETT, daughter of Samuel Alexander BONNETT and Violet Hannah VANCE.
Children from this marriage were:
120 F i. Betty FLETT
Betty married Joseph E. KOEBEL.
121 M ii. Bruce N. FLETT
Bruce married Kathy (__?__).
+ 122 M iii. Robert FLETT was born on May 7, 1946 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on October 6, 2003 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 57.
123 M iv. William James FLETT
William married Bonnie Jean BALLAGH, daughter of Henry BALLAGH, ____________.42
88. Reta May METCALFE (Catherine May CRUICKSHANK61, Elizabeth FLETT26, Jean HOUSTON10, Thomas1) was born on May 30, 1909 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 17, 1956 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 46, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
OBBITUARY FOR RETA MAY METCALFE-TANNER
Paisley Advocate, February 1956.
The tragic death of a young wife and mother which saddened the entire community occurred Friday last, when Mrs. Clifford Tanner died in Owen Sound General and Marine Hospital.
Mrs. Tanner had been in serious health since last September, when she underwent and operation, and had been in the hospital since February 5. Born on the 14th con. of Greenock on May 30, 1909, she was the former Reta May Metcalfe, daughter of the late Wilson Metcalfe and Mrs. Catherine Cruickshank Metcalfe of London. She attended s.s. #7 Greenock and later Paisley Continuation School, where she was popular with the entire student body. In 1938 she was married to Clifford Tanner. They made their home in Elderslie on lot 27, con B. Surviving besides her husband are one daughter, Gail, and one son, Jack; also her mother in London, and two sisters, (Jennie) Mrs. George Gregg, 16th con., Greenock, and (Pearl) Mrs. Clifford Chapin, Brantford, and a brother, Willard, 14th con, Greenock.
Mrs. Tanner was a member of Knox United Church, Paisley, and an active worker in the Elora Road North Women's Institute.
Many relatives and friends gathered to pay their last tribute at the funeral services in Knox United Church on Monday afternoon. Dr. A.E. Cresswell conducted the service. Pallbearers were Lawrence Tanner, Donald Armstrong, Harvey Grant, Revis MacKay, Harvey Stewart and James Flett. Burial took place in Paisley Cemetery.
Reta married John "Clifford" TANNER, son of Alfred Edward TANNER and Elizabeth ANDERSON, on June 11, 1938 in Salem Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Clifford was born on November 4, 1905, died on September 2, 1961 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 55, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He was usually called Clifford.
Marriage Notes: WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT, TANNER-METCALFE
A pretty wedding of much interest to Paisley residents was quietly solemnized at the cottage of Rev. A.H. Wilson, Salem, on Saturday, June 11th, at 10 o'clock am, when Reta May, the daughter of Mrs. Metcalfe and the late Wilson Metcalfe became the bride of Mr. John Clifford Tanner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tanner, Elderslie Twp. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Wilson, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church. The bride was smartly attired in a green suit, with white hat and green and white accessories, and wore a corsage of yellow roses and mauve sweetpeas. Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Elwes were attendants. Following the ceremony the party returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elwes, where a bridal luncheon was served, after which the happy couple left on a motor trip to points in the United States.
The bride, who had been on the Bruce Telephone office staff here, and the groom, who for many years was the ace catcher for the Paisley Cardinals intermediate baseball team, have a host of friends in the community, all of whom join in extending sincerest whishes for a long and happy married life.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 124 M i. John Alfred "Jack" TANNER was born on June 2, 1939 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on March 15, 1975 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 35.
125 F ii. Catherine "Gail" TANNER
Gail married Allen Ross GOAR, son of James GOAR, ____________.42
89. Jennie Rosella METCALFE (Catherine May CRUICKSHANK61, Elizabeth FLETT26, Jean HOUSTON10, Thomas1) was born on May 18, 1911 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on May 21, 1991 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 80, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
OBITUARY FOR JENNIE METCALF-GREGG
Paisley Advocate, May 1991.
Jennie Rosella Gregg, the former Jennie Metcalf died at Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, May 21, 1991. She was 80.
She was married in 1934 and lived in Greenock Twp. before moving to Paisley. She was a member of the United Church, UCW, Women's Institute and Paisley Agricultural Society.
Dear mother of Ann (Mrs. Jim Rowley), Wilson and his wife Beth, Lawrence and his wife Mary, and Allen and his friend Marguerite Wattenburg, all of Paisley. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; one sister Pearl Chapin of Brantford; and one brother, Willard Metcalf of Greenock Twp. She was predeceased by her husband George Gregg and one sister Reta Tanner.
Friends were received at the W. Kent Milroy Funeral Home, Paisley, until Friday when the funeral service was conducted at the chapel. Interment in Douglas Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Steven Gregg, Bevin Gregg, Barry Gregg, Todd Gregg, Martin Gregg and Andy Rowley. Flowerbearers were Paul Gregg, Steve Pitt, Ken McNeill and Ben Shoemaker.
Jennie married George Edward Weir GREGG, son of George Henry GREGG and Elizabeth Ann MAJURY, on September 5, 1934 in Salem Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. George was born on February 4, 1909 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on April 23, 1986 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 77, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
"Geordie" and Jennie lived on lot 10, con 17 of Greenock Twp. Besides farming George was always interested in showing and raising Clydesdale horses. In 1932 he showed his first horses at the Pinkerton Fair, since then he has showed continuously and won his share of ribbons. It is believed that he was the only man in Greenock Twp. to have shown Clydesdale horses for so many years.
Events
• George farmed on Lot 10, Con 17, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada
• He retired to Albert Street, Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada
Children from this marriage were:
+ 126 M i. George Wilson GREGG
+ 127 F ii. Catherine Ann GREGG
+ 128 M iii. Lawrence Edward GREGG
+ 129 M iv. John Allen GREGG was born on June 12, 1942 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on September 29, 1998 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 56, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
90. Pearl Cavell METCALFE (Catherine May CRUICKSHANK61, Elizabeth FLETT26, Jean HOUSTON10, Thomas1) was born on March 20, 1918 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on June 28, 1998 in Hanover, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada37 aged 80, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Pearl married Howard Alvin McMULLEN, son of William James McMULLEN and Winnifred BROWN, on May 4, 1940 in Lovat Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Howard was born on December 22, 1918 and died on November 2, 2008 in Windsor, Essex Co, Ontario, Canada aged 89.
Marriage Notes: WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT: McMULLEN-METCALFE
Paisley Advocate, May 1940.
The marriage of Miss Pearl Cavell Metcalfe, daughter of Mrs. Metcalfe and the late Wilson Metcalfe, to Mr. Howard Alvin McMullen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. McMullen, 4th con., Huron Twp., took place on Saturday, May 4th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. MacKay of Lovat.
Promptly at the hour of 12 o'clock noon the bride, given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. J.G. MacKay, entered the living room to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, played by Miss Gwen Forrester of Paisley, and took her place beneath a beautifully decorated arch. Rev. A.H. Wilson of Eden Mills, the former pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Paisley, performed the ceremony in the presence of about fourty-five guests.
The bride was charming in a gown of turquoise blue sheer over taffeta with shirred bolero, and wore a corsage of Joanna Hill roses and bouvardia. After signing the register and best whishes were extended the bride led the way to the dining room where a dainty luncheon was served. Following the luncheon the bride and groom left amid showers of rice and confetti on a motor trip to London, Niagara Falls, and other points, the bride travelling in a beige coat with cranberry dress, hat, shoes and accessories. On their return they will reside on con 4, Huron Twp.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 130 F i. Helen Winnifred McMULLEN
+ 131 F ii. Leona Jean McMULLEN
+ 132 F iii. Catherine Pearl McMULLEN was born on March 6, 1944 and died on October 1, 2013 in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada aged 69.
Pearl next married Clifford Frank CHAPIN, son of Frank CHAPIN and Sophia SMITH, on November 21, 1952. Clifford was born on September 4, 1906 in Brantford Twp, Brant Co, Ontario, Canada,9 died on June 13, 1990 aged 83, and was buried in Brantford, Brant Co, Ontario, Canada.
Children from this marriage were:
133 F i. Lynda Marie CHAPIN was born on October 24, 1953 and died on September 19, 1975 aged 21.
134 M ii. Gregory Frank CHAPIN was born on October 7, 1956,37 died on June 13, 199437 aged 37, and was buried in Brantford, Brant Co, Ontario, Canada.
91. Willard Baron Effon METCALF (Catherine May CRUICKSHANK61, Elizabeth FLETT26, Jean HOUSTON10, Thomas1) was born on May 16, 1921 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died in 2003 aged 82.
Willard married Phyllis Luella McCONNELL, daughter of Russell McCONNELL, ____________.42
Children from this marriage were:
+ 135 M i. Eric Baron METCALF
+ 136 F ii. Cheryl Jane METCALF
92. Revis Sutherland MacKAY (Jean Bernice CRUICKSHANK63, Elizabeth FLETT26, Jean HOUSTON10, Thomas1)
Revis married Janetta Christina GILCHRIST, daughter of William Hunter GILCHRIST and Isabelle Jane McINTOSH.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 137 M i. George William MacKAY
138 F ii. Christina Lynne MacKAY
Christina married Harvey LERCH.
139 F iii. Isabel Bernice MacKAY
Isabel married Nelson GRANGER.
140 F iv. Myrna Margaret MacKAY
141 F v. Janette Kathleen MacKAY
Janette married Garry SCOTT, son of Milton Herbert SCOTT and Janette SMITH.
93. Elizabeth Ella Mae "Betty" HETSLER (Margaret Edna CARR69, Margaret FLETT27, Jean HOUSTON10, Thomas1)
Betty married Stuart John GRIGG ____________.32
Children from this marriage were:
+ 142 F i. Lisa Melanie GRIGG
+ 143 M ii. Paul Stuart John GRIGG
94. Shirley Aileen HETSLER (Margaret Edna CARR69, Margaret FLETT27, Jean HOUSTON10, Thomas1)
Shirley married Ross Nelson STURDY, son of Harry Loftus STURDY and Margery Rose Dale COLSON, ____________.32
Children from this marriage were:
+ 144 F i. Kimberly Dawn STURDY
+ 145 M ii. Scott Ross STURDY
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