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12. Mary Eleanor8 ELLIOTT (child of Anne7Fitzgerald, James6, Robert5, James4, John3, Patrick2, William1);[206],[207] born 21 Apr 1843 at Annahilly, Clones Parish, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland;[208],[209],[210] baptized 22 Jun 1843 at St Mark's Aghadrumsee, Clones Parish, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland;[210] married Francis Morton, son of Francis Morton (Sr.) and Elizabeth Ann Barrett, 11 May 1864 at Clonmore Church, Clonmore, Co. Carlow, Ireland; by the Honourable and Venerable Archdeacon Stopford, assisted by the Rev. Joseph W. Dixon, Incumbent of Shilblag;[211],[212] died 24 Oct 1895 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 52;[213] buried 26 Oct 1895 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada, According to Aunt Nancy, it was Mary's wish not to be placed in the Morton vault, but buried in a plot of land.[214]

She lived in May 1864 at Minvaud, Clonmore, Co. Carlow, Ireland.[215] She and Francis Morton lived between 1865 and 1866 at Fairwood, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland; where their first two children were born: Michael and William. There were, however, two farms named Fairwood, and it is unknown which one was their home: Fairwood lower, near the river and town, in the townland of Boleybawn; or Fairwood upper, in the townland of Gorteen, back up the road towards Woodmount.[216],[217] Mary Eleanor and Francis appear in a volume called the Index to Printed Rentals, listed with Mary's mother and siblings, in relation to properties in the Baronies of Clonkelly (Co. Fermanagh), and Dartrey (Co. Monaghan). These most likely refer to her father Michael's holdings in Annaghilly North in Clonkelly, and Drumard in Dartrey. Both these places are part of Clones Parish.[218] She and Francis Morton emigrated on 16 Jul 1880 to Québec City, Quebec, Canada; bringing their 5 surviving children, plus two Elliott nephews of Mary, aboard the Montreal, having left Liverpool 15 July 1880.[219],[220] She and Francis Morton lived in 1880 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where they settled on the property of his brother George, just north of the village, at Woodmount farm. The Morton family lived in the house that had once belonged Captain Laughton (George's father-in-law), remarkable for the viewing room on the top floor, from which Francis could look north and watch the boats come down the Holland River from Barrie. That house burned down, except for the back part, where the family lived until a second, though smaller house could be built. Aunt Nancy lamented that her mother never had nice things again, and this may attest to the lack of family heirlooms surviving from Ireland.[221] She and Francis Morton appeared on the census of 1881 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Francis (48) was a farmer, and Mary (35), Michael (15), William (13), Eliza (9), Martha (7), Ann (4) and George (3mos) were present, also Mary's nephews John (16) and Michael (9) Elliott, and labourer Edward Dunegan (27).[222] In Jun 1881, Mary Eleanor Elliott and Francis Morton lived at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where Francis was also known as Frank, and was a yeoman.[223] She and Francis Morton appeared on the census of 1891 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Francis (59) was farming, and Mary (47), William (24), Eliza (19), Martha (17), Ann (14), George (10) and Edward (5) were present.[224] Around 1894, after William married Minnie Wood, Francis, Mary and the remaining children moved into the village.[225] On 14 Dec 1895, Francis purchased the burial plot at Christ Church, Holland Landing used for his wife Mary. Son William was a church warden at the time, and signed the conveyance. Lot 40 was 20 x 12 feet, and cost $20; the witness was Annie Morton, and it became known as the Morton plot.[226]

Francis MORTON[227],[228] was born circa 18 Jan 1830 at Ireland.[229],[230] He died after 12 hours of haemorrhaging, with care given by Dr. Stevenson on 5 Jul 1911 at John Street, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[231],[232] He was buried on 7 Jul 1911 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[214] He lived before 11 May 1864 at Tomnafinnoge, Shillelagh District, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.[233] He appeared on the census of 1901 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Eliza (29), Anna (24) and Edward (15) were present. Francis (72) was living by his own means, in a 4-room wooden home east of Yonge, north of Queen on lot 107 (corner Mt. Albert Rd. & Newmarket St. today).[234] He and Mary Minnie Wood appeared on the census of 1911 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Minnie (42) and Mary (12), lived with father-in-law Francis (80) living on 'income', brother-in-law George (30) a grocery salesman, and sister-in-law Elizabeth (38).[235]

Children of Mary Eleanor8 Elliott and Francis Morton were as follows:

  • i. Michael Elliott9 Morton; born 12 Jun 1865 at Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[236] baptized 30 Jul 1865 at Fairwood, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[237] died May 1881 at age 15;[238] buried 30 May 1881 at Dr. Morton's vault, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[239]

  • 16. ii. William Edward Dean Barret Morton, born 19 Dec 1866 at Fairwood, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland; married Mary Minnie Wood.

  • iii. Geraldine Morton; born circa 1868 at Ireland;[240] died of tetanus or 'lock jaw' from injuring her hand in a machine circa 1875 at Ireland.[241]

    In her history of the Morton family, Aunt Nancy originally said her name was Genevieve. This was later corrected to Geraldine by Poppa (William E.H. Morton) in reference to the Morton stone in Holland Landing.[242],[243]

  • iv. Elizabeth Ann Dean Morton; born 22 Feb 1872 at Coolatin, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[244],[245],[246] died after a few days illness with pneumonia 20 Oct 1937 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 65;[247] buried 22 Oct 1937 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[248]

    She was also known as Aunt Eliza. Eliza received $1000 from her uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[249] In 1905, Elizabeth Ann Dean Morton and Mary Minnie Wood lived at John Street, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, after the death of Minnie's husband William, Eliza's brother.[250] In 1911, Eliza lived with Francis, George and Minnie in Bradford.[251] "During her 34 years in Bradford, Miss Morton endeared herself to the community by her kindly and gentle disposition, her unselfish giving... especially her work at Trinity Anglican Church..." including Sunday School, Junior and Senior Auxilliary.[252] Eliza's obituary mentioned she had suffered as an invalid for some years before her death.[252]

  • v. Martha Young Elliott Morton; born 28 Feb 1874 at Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[253],[254],[255] married Duncan J. MacEachern 1925;[256],[257] died 26 Dec 1934 at age 60;[258],[257] buried 29 Dec 1934 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[259]

    Martha received $1000 from her uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[249] She was graduated in 1900 at University of Toronto, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; in nursing.[260] She appeared on the census of 1901 at Collingwood, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Martha (27) a nurse, leading 3 other nurses and 3 cooks.[261] She lived between 1901 and 1916 at Collingwood, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where she was the superintendant of nurses at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (at least from 1908-1915).[262],[263],[264],[265] She appeared on the census of 1911 at Moberty St., Collingwood, Ontario, Canada; where Martha (37) was superintendant of the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, leading 9 nurses, and 3 other staff.[266] She began military service on 3 Feb 1916 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, joining the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force as a nursing sister with the Ontario Military Hospital, Canadian Army Medical Corps (C.A.M.C.).[267],[268] She left Canada for England on 2 Apr 1916.[269] She was taken on strength, posted between 11 Apr 1916 and 8 Sep 1917 at 16th Canadian General (Ontario) Hospital, Orpington, Bromley, Co. Kent, England.[270] She was granted leave between 2 Oct 1916 and 16 Oct 1916.[270] She was ill with bronchitis between 9 Sep 1917 and 5 Oct 1917 at 11th Canadian General Hospital, Moore Barracks, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Co. Kent, England.[270] She was posted between 5 Oct 1917 and 2 Feb 1918 at 16th Canadian General (Ontario) Hospital, Orpington, Bromley, Co. Kent, England.[270] She was posted between 2 Feb 1918 and 16 Feb 1918 at H.M.H.S. Araguaya.[270] She went on leave between 16 Feb 1918 and 30 Apr 1918 at Canada.[270] She was posted between 30 Apr 1918 and 25 Sep 1918 at C.M.A.C. Casualty Company, Orpington, Bromley, Co. Kent, England.[270],[271] She was awarded the Royal Red Cross medal 2nd class on 12 Jun 1918.[270],[272] She was was posted between 26 Sep 1918 and 26 Sep 1919 at 16th Canadian General (Ontario) Hospital, Orpington, Bromley, Co. Kent, England.[270],[273] Martha attended an investiture at Buckingham Palace to receive the Royal Red Cross medal and met Queen Alexandra, Queen Mother to George V, at Marlborough House, on 17 Oct 1918.[274] She was struck off strength, and returned to Canada on 26 Sep 1919.[270] She ended military service on 6 Oct 1919 at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; on general demobilization from the C.A.M.C.[275] She was the superintendant between 1919 and 1925 at Strathroy General Hospital, Strathroy, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada.[276]

  • 17. vi. Anna Isobel Fitzgerald Morton, born 26 Oct 1876 at Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland; married John William Mather.

  • vii. George Dean Laughton Morton; born 7 Jan 1881 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada;[277] baptized 16 Jun 1881 at Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; sponsored by Dr. George and Mrs. Morton;[278] married Marjorie Noblete Hawkins 1938;[279] died 17 Mar 1968 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 87.[280]

    George received $1000 in cash and $1000 in stock from his uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[249] As a teenager, George worked in Elliot's Store in Bradford. He boarded at the local Hotel.[281] He was confirmed on 17 Jul 1904 at Trinity Church, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[282] In 1905, George Dean Laughton Morton lived at John Street, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, living with his family which moved to Bradford on the death of his brother William.[283] In 1911, George lived with Minnie, Elizabeth and father Francis in Bradford, and was a grocery salesman.[251] He began military service on 10 Apr 1916 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, with the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force, 177th Overseas Battalion of the Barrie Foresters. At the time he declared he was a clerk, 34 years old, 5 ft 5½ in. tall, dark complexion, brown eyes and hair.[284] He was ill with a meibomian cyst between 15 Mar 1917 and 3 Apr 1917 at Base Hospital.[285],[286] He travelled from Halifax, Canada to Liverpool, England aboard S.S. Metagama between 1 May 1917 and 14 May 1917.[287],[288] He was an acting lance corporal, taken on strength between 14 May 1917 and 21 Feb 1918 at 3rd Reserve Battalion, West Sandling Camp, Co. Kent, England.[289] Holiday for all ranks. ...programme consisting of athletic and military contests was carried out on 24 May 1917 at 3rd Reserve Battalion, West Sandling Camp, Co. Kent, England.[290] A number of enemy aircraft passed over camp about 6:10 p.m. and dropped bombs at Folkestone. 1 N.C.O. of 3rd Can. Res. Battn. was killed, and 1 N.C.O. wounded on 25 May 1917.[290] He Battalion proceeded to bivouac, Tilmanstone, Kent. Manoeuvres: Tactical exercise in fighting a delaying action, counter attack. Air raid actions occuring nightlight 7.30 p.m. - 10.30 p.m between 26 Sep 1917 and 28 Sep 1917.[290] He reverted to rank of private at his own request on 20 Feb 1918.[287] He was taken on strength with the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles between 22 Feb 1918 and 30 Aug 1918 at France.[287] He arrived on 22 Feb 1918 at Canadian Base Depot, Étaples, Pas-de-Calais, France.[287] He arrived on 25 Feb 1918 at Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp, Calonne-Ricouart, Pas-de-Calais, France.[287] He arrived to join 4th CMR on 28 Mar 1918 at Cubitt Camp, Neuville St. Vaast, Pas-de-Calais, France.[287],[291] He returned from his first few days in the trenchs, on a line from Junction Redoubt to Chanticleer Post, and spent Easter Sunday on 31 Mar 1918 at Cubitt Camp, Neuville St. Vaast, Pas-de-Calais, France.[292] He witnessed a mass evacuation of 7000 locals heading west on 13 Apr 1918 at Les Brebis, Pas-de-Calais, France.[293] The unit fought between 17 Apr 1918 and 29 Apr 1918 at Hill 70, Lens, Pas-de-Calais, France.[294] The unit relaxed in Magincourt, marched through various villages, trained, worked on the defences of La Bassée canal, and playing baseball in May 1918 at Pas-de-Calais, France.[295] He The 4th practiced manoeuvers in Jun 1918 at Enquin-les-Mines, Pas-de-Calais, France.[296] They re-entered the trenches on 30 Jun 1918 at Mercatel, Pas-de-Calais, France.[297] The 4th launched a raid on 13 Jul 1918.[298] The 4th practiced musketry, and provided work parties digging trenches between 23 Jul 1918 and 27 Jul 1918 at Etrun, Pas-de-Calais, France.[298] The unit was relocated several times as a deception prior to the next major offensive between 29 Jul 1918 and 7 Aug 1918.[299] He arrived on 7 Aug 1918 at Boves, Somme, France.[300] They took part in the Battle of Amiens, capturing and halting at Follies between 8 Aug 1918 and 9 Aug 1918 at Amiens, Somme, France.[301] The unit marched, mostly at night, from Lucheux, near Humbercourt, Warluzel, and arrived at Lignereuil between 20 Aug 1918 and 22 Aug 1918.[302] George collapsed from the heat while with unit, transported by 1st Div. / 3rd (East Lancashire) Field Ambulance on 22 Aug 1918 at Lignereuil, Pas-de-Calais, France.[303] He was ill with subject to the "effects of heat", and that he "went down all at once yesterday" on 23 Aug 1918 at 29th Casualty Clearing Station, Gezaincourt, Somme, France.[287],[304] He was ill with sunstroke between 24 Aug 1918 and 28 Aug 1918 at 16th General Hospital (US), Le Tréport, Somme, France.[287],[305] He was "invalided sick" and posted between 28 Aug 1918 and 4 Feb 1919 at 1st Central Ontario Regimental Depot, Witley, Co. Surrey, England.[287] He was ill with sunstroke between 31 Aug 1918 and 23 Sep 1918 at Clopton War Hospital, Stratford-upon-Avon, Co. Warwickshire, England.[306],[307] He was ill with sunstroke, but later, diagnosis changed to Myalgia, and finally Trench Fever between 24 Sep 1918 and 6 Jan 1919 at 16th Canadian General (Ontario) Hospital, ward 13, Orpington, Bromley, Co. Kent, England.[308],[307] He was examined by medical board, judged to have dibility following Trench Fever, place of origin was Arras, "result category B" -- fit for service abroad, but not general service. Symptoms described as flu-like, with pain in back, legs, dizziness, aches, tremors in hands, and attacks of fever on 23 Dec 1918 at 16th Canadian General (Ontario) Hospital, Orpington, Bromley, Co. Kent, England.[307],[309] He was discharged from medical care on 7 Jan 1919.[310] He was attached on 5 Feb 1919 at C.C.C. MD2, Kinmel Park, Rhyl, Co. Flintshire, Wales, England.[287] He returned to Canada on S.S. Lapland between 20 Feb 1919 and 1 Mar 1919.[311],[312] He was taken on strength between 21 Feb 1919 and 26 Mar 1919 at #2 District Depot, Casualty Company, Exhibition Camp, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[287] He went on leave and "subs" between 5 Mar 1919 and 19 Mar 1919.[312] He was examined by medical board, judged to have debility, "result category C" -- fit for home service, Canada only on 21 Mar 1919 at L Camp, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[307] He ended military service on 26 Mar 1919 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada; as medically unfit for service.[313] He was the postmaster between 16 Mar 1933 and 9 Jun 1950 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[314] In 1952, George's wife Marjorie passed away at age 56.[315]

  • viii. Mary Francis Morton; born 7 Apr 1884 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada;[316] died Sep 1884 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada;[317] buried 24 Sep 1884 at Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada, aged 5 months and 15 days.[214]

    Mary Francis' birth and death years are given as 1883 on the Morton stone in Holland Landing, and as this stone was likely carved long after, it is assumed the church recorded dates of 1884 are correct.[318]

  • 18. ix. Edward James Elliott Morton, born 4 Dec 1885 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; married Alice Theresa Holtorf.



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13. Anne8 ELLIOTT (child of Anne7Fitzgerald, James6, Robert5, James4, John3, Patrick2, William1); born 19 Apr 1845 at Annahilly, Clones Parish, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland;[319],[167] baptized 15 Jun 1845 at St Mark's Aghadrumsee, Clones Parish, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland;[167] married George Alexander Knight 5 Sep 1866 at Clones, Co. Monaghan, Ireland; where George was a solicitor of Clones town, and "Nanny" the fifth daughter of M. Elliott, Eq of Annaghilly North, wittnessed by Samuel Clarke & Bella Elliott;[320],[321],[322] died 1926.[323]

She was also known as Nan (Nannie).[324] Anne Elliott and George Alexander Knight lived at The Diamond, Clones, Co. Monaghan, Ireland, "built 1725 and still inhabited by Knights."[325] Anne (with George) mentioned as an executrix to properties in the baronies of Clonkelly, Co. Fermanagh, and Dartrey, Co. Monaghan (i.e. the Annaghilly and Drumard of Michael Elliott).[164] She and George Alexander Knight lived in 1892 at Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland; where George was Clerk of Crown and Peace.[326] She and George Alexander Knight appeared on the census of 1901 at Lackanash, Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland; where George (62) was a 'clerk crown and peace', and Nannie (51), Olive (20), George (18) were present, with four servants.[327] She and George Alexander Knight appeared on the census of 1911 at Lackanash, Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland; where George (72) was clerk of crown and peace, with Nannie (63) who together had 13 children, 11 of whom were still living, with Derrick (26) their son, Nancy Millner (9) granddaughter born Ceylon, and three servants present.[328]

George Alexander KNIGHT was born on 20 Aug 1838 at Clones, Co. Monaghan, Ireland.[329] He died on 12 Aug 1925 at Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland, at age 86.[330],[185] He was a solicitor.[331]

Children of Anne8 Elliott and George Alexander Knight were as follows:

  • i. Luke9 Knight;[332],[332] born 23 Jul 1867 at Clones, Co. Monaghan, Ireland;[333],[334] baptized 8 Sep 1867 at Clones Parish, Co. Monaghan, Ireland;[334] married Ethel Cobb.[46]

    Luke's children are known: Derek Knight, Bessie Knight, Patricia Knight, Luke Knight, and Elliott Knight.[331]

  • ii. Michael Elliott Knight;[335],[335] born 15 Jan 1869 at Clones, Co. Monaghan, Ireland;[336],[334] baptized 14 Mar 1869 at Clones Parish, Co. Monaghan, Ireland;[334] married Mary Young.[46]

    Michael and Mary's children are known: Jimmy Knight, Herna Knight, George Knight, Billy Knight, and Brian Knight.

    [331]

  • 19. iii. Anna Georgina Knight, born 25 Sep 1871 at Clones, Co. Monaghan, Ireland; married Collins Baughman Hubbard.

  • iv. George Alexander Knight;[337],[337] born 25 Sep 1871 at Clones, Co. Monaghan, Ireland; the twin of Anna Georgina Knight;[338] married Everlyn Hamilton.[46]

  • v. Alexander Edmond Knight;[339],[339] born 18 Jul 1873 at Co. Monaghan, Ireland;[340] married Ruth Chippindall;[46] died 1971.[341]

    Alexander and Ruth's children are known: Alec Knight, Michael Knight, Harold Knight, Patrick Knight, and Babette Knight.

    [331]

  • vi. Mary Geraldine Knight;[342],[342] born 9 Mar 1875 at Co. Monaghan, Ireland;[343] married Captain Samuel Harold Bolton.[46]

    Mary and Samuel's children are known: Roland Bolton, Desmond Bolton, and Felicity Bolton.[331]

  • vii. Nora Isabell Knight;[344],[344] born 22 Mar 1877 at Diamond, Co. Monaghan, Ireland;[345] married Douglas Kenneth McMinn.[46]

    Nora and Douglas's children are known: Nancy Creina McMinn, Douglas Kenneth (Ken) McMinn, Charlotte Molly (Molly) McMinn, Robert (Bobby) Underhill McMinn, and several of their descendants.[331] She was also known as Nora Creina KNIGHT.[346]

  • viii. Edward James Elliott Knight;[347],[347] born 1 Oct 1878 at Co. Monaghan, Ireland.[348]

  • ix. Olive Knight;[349],[349] born 4 Jun 1880 at Cling?, Co. Monaghan, Ireland;[350] married James O'Donnell.[46]



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14. John9 ELLIOTT (child of Martha8, Anne7Fitzgerald, James6, Robert5, James4, John3, Patrick2, William1); minor circa 1871;[351],[352],[351],[353] born 4 Jan 1864 at Drumswords, Clones Parish, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland;[354],[355],[356],[357] married Eva Speight 6 Aug 1890 at Markham, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where John (26) lived in Cannington a bachelor, banker, and Eva (24) of Markham, daughter of William B. Speight and Sarah. Witnesses were C.E. Weeks of Cannington and Laura Speight of Markham;[165],[358] died of pneumonia 30 Mar 1933 at 58 Highland Ave, Belleville, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 69;[359] buried at Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada, "born 1864 at Drumswords Ireland died 1935."[360]

John (a minor) mentioned as an executer to properties in the baronies of Clonkelly, Co. Fermanagh, and Dartrey, Co. Monaghan (i.e. the Annaghilly and Drumard of his grandfather Michael Elliott).[164],[361] He and Michael Elliott emigrated on 16 Jul 1880 to Québec City, Québec, Canada; with their Aunt Mary Morton (nee Elliott), aboard the Montreal.[362] He and Eva Speight were associated before 1890; met in Markham, where Eva's family manufactured machinery.[363] John recieved $300 from Uncle George D. Morton's estate upon his death in 1895.[249] John Elliott succeeded Mr. Dewson as Bank Manager in Bradford in 1896.[364] He and Eva Speight appeared on the census of 1901 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where John (36) a banker, wife Eva (35), and children Martha (9), Kathleen (6), Reginald (5), Edward (4) and Nora (2) were present.[365] John's work transfered the family to Belleville, Ontario in 1906.[364] He and Eva Speight appeared on the census of 1911 at Commercial St., Belleville, Ontario, Canada; where John (47) was a bank manager, Eva (46), Martha (19), Cathleen F. (18), Reginald J. (15) a clerk at the Standard Bank, Edward J. (14), Nora E. (12), and William D. (9) were present, Anglican.[366] In 1928, John Elliott lived at 58 Highland Ave., Belleville, Ontario, Canada, where John was manager of the Standard Bank of Canada. Douglas Elliott, salesman, also resided there.[367]

Eva SPEIGHT was born on 24 Dec 1864 at Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[356],[368] She died in 1928.[369]

Children of John9 Elliott and Eva Speight were as follows:

  • i. Martha Georgina10 Elliott;[370],[370] born 16 Dec 1891 at Stouffville, York Co., Ontario, Canada; with name "Martha Young Elliott;"[371],[372] married Henry John Waddie 26 Sep 1917 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada; where Martha (25) was of Belleville, and Henry (47) was a widower and manufacturer in Hamilton, ON;[373] married Timothy Craig Eaton 14 Jan 1935 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada; where Martha (43) was a widow in Hamilton, and Timothy (31) was a merchant in Toronto;[374] died 3 Feb 1991 at age 99.[369]

    "In 1917 she married Hamilton industrialist Henry John Waddie. John Waddie died in 1933. Martha was an accomplished horsewoman and a member of the North York Hunt Club. There she met Timothy Craig Eaton (1903-1986), the eldest son of Lady Eaton and Sir John Craig Eaton. They married in 1935. They resided at Craigleven, the mansion located at present day Martha Eaton Way which was once owned by mining magnate William G Trethewey. In 1936 Timothy Craig built an additional abode at the end of present day Gulliver Road for their hunting pursuits. It became known as the "Eaton Hunting Lodge." Martha and Timothy Craig divorced in 1957 and he moved to England where he died in 1986. Martha continued to reside at Craigleven and moved to Forest Hill in 1969. The Trethewey property was acquired by the Ontario Housing Corporation and the mansion was demolished circa 1973. Martha Georgina Elliott Waddie Eaton died on February 3, 1991 in her 100th year. She had no children with Henry Waddie or Timothy Craig Eaton."[375]

  • ii. Kathleen F Elliott;[370],[370] born 25 Apr 1893 at Ontario, Canada.[371]

    Was Margary also Kathleen?[376]

  • iii. Margary Evelyn Fitzgerald Elliott;[377],[377] born 25 Apr 1893 at York Co., Ontario, Canada.[378]

    Was Margary also Kathleen?[376]

  • iv. Reginald John Elliott;[370],[370] born 10 Jul 1895 at York Co., Ontario, Canada.[379],[380]

  • v. Edward J Elliott;[370],[370] born 14 Feb 1897 at Ontario, Canada.[371]

  • vi. Nora E Elliott;[370],[370] born 20 Mar 1899 at Ontario, Canada.[371]

  • vii. William D. Elliott;[381],[381] born Feb 1902 at Ontario, Canada.[382]



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15. Michael9 ELLIOTT (child of Martha8, Anne7Fitzgerald, James6, Robert5, James4, John3, Patrick2, William1);[383],[383] born 27 Aug 1870 at Roslea, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland;[384],[385],[386] married Angeline Allen 26 Sep 1905 at York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Michael (38) was a farmer and Angelina (42), both of East Gwillimbury;[387],[388] died of locomotor ataxia 18 Apr 1934 at Toronto Home for Incurables, Dunn Ave, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 63;[389],[390] buried 20 Apr 1934 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[214]

He and John Elliott emigrated on 16 Jul 1880 to Québec City, Québec, Canada; with their Aunt Mary Morton (nee Elliott), aboard the Montreal.[362] He appeared on the census of 1891 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Michael (21) worked as domestic servant (teamster) with the Johnson famliy.[391] He and Angeline Allen appeared on the census of 1901 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Michael (30) a farmer, Angeline (45), and George M (2) were present, joined by lodger Thomas Fisher (12).[392] He Michael began to suffer locomotor ataxia in 1932.[393]

Angeline ALLEN was born on 12 Apr 1856 at Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[394]

Children of Michael9 Elliott and Angeline Allen were as follows:

  • i. Fred10 Elliott;[395],[395] born circa 1897.[396]

  • ii. George Michael Elliott;[397],[397] born 1 Nov 1899 at Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[394],[398]



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16. William Edward Dean Barret9 MORTON (child of Mary8Elliott, Anne7Fitzgerald, James6, Robert5, James4, John3, Patrick2, William1); born 19 Dec 1866 at Fairwood, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[399] married Mary Minnie Wood, daughter of Robert Wood and Susan Fennell, 28 Apr 1897 at Coulson's Hill Anglican, West Gwillimbury, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada;[400],[401] died 1 Nov 1904 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 37;[402] buried 2 Nov 1904 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[214]

In 1895, William and Minnie received Woodmount farm from the estate of his Uncle George.[403] In 1895, William was a church warden at Christ Church, Holland Landing.[404] He and Mary Minnie Wood appeared on the census of 1901 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where daughter Mary and a live-in labourer were present. The family lived in a 3-room wooden home, with several outbuilding on 300 acres, lot 110 East Yonge Street.[405] On 9 Jan 1905, William's estate was inventoried for the Surrogate Court. The following real estate was recorded: west half of lots 109 and 110, concession 1 east of Yonge St., south-west part of lot 108, concession 1 west of Yonge St, Township of East Gwillimbury. The declaration was made by his widow, Minnie, and was witnessed by family friend and lawyer T.W.W. Evans.[406]

Mary Minnie WOOD[407] was born on 10 May 1868 at West Gwillimbury, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[408],[409] She died of pleurisy and pneumonia on 2 Nov 1937 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 69.[410] She was buried on 4 Nov 1937 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[411] She was confirmed on 17 May 1880 at Trinity Church, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; while being a member of Christ Church parish.[412] In 1905, Mary Minnie Wood and Elizabeth Ann Dean Morton lived at John Street, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, after the death of Minnie's husband William, Eliza's brother.[250] She and Francis Morton appeared on the census of 1911 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Minnie (42) and Mary (12), lived with father-in-law Francis (80) living on 'income', brother-in-law George (30) a grocery salesman, and sister-in-law Elizabeth (38).[235] Minnie and Eliza both fell ill in October, 1937. Eliza died on the 20th, and Minnie's health deteriorated quickly.[413]

Children of William Edward Dean Barret9 Morton and Mary Minnie Wood were:



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17. Anna Isobel Fitzgerald9 MORTON (child of Mary8Elliott, Anne7Fitzgerald, James6, Robert5, James4, John3, Patrick2, William1); born 26 Oct 1876 at Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland; and was so ill as an infant, she was baptised at home;[414],[165] married John William Mather 14 Jan 1909 at Trinity Church, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where John was recorded as a merchant, son of James A. Mather and G (or C) Prentice. Nancy was a nurse, 31, of Bradford, daughter of Francis M. Morton. Martha Elliott Morton (of Collingwood) witnessed;[415],[416] died 1972;[417] buried 1972 at New Lowell Church Cemetery, row 1, New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[418]

Nancy received $1000 from her uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[249] As of after 1898, she also went by the name of Aunt Nancy. Nancy met John Mathers in 1907 at the Collingwood Hospital when his wife Anne (nee Carter) was ill and dying.[419] She and John William Mather appeared on the census of 1911 at Sunnidale Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where John (33) and Annie (34) lived with his father James (60), and Hilda (5) and Annie (3) were present.[420]

John William MATHER was born on 21 Apr 1877 at New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[421],[422],[423] He married Annie Ethel Carter on 4 Nov 1903 at Lindsay, Ontario, Canada.[424] He died on 19 Apr 1944 at New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 66.[423] He was buried at New Lowell Church Cemetery, row 2, New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[425]

Children of Anna Isobel Fitzgerald9 Morton and John William Mather both born at New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, were as follows:

  • 21. i. James Morton10 Mather, born before Feb 1912; married Elizabeth Eleanor Baker.

  • ii. George Elliot Mather;[426],[426] baptized Jul 1916 at Trinity Church, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada;[427] born 13 Jul 1916.[428],[429]


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