13. George Dean5 MORTON (child of Francis4, James3, Francis2, George1); born 31 Aug 1822 at Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[291] married Cornelia Rosabella Laughton, daughter of William Laughton Esquire and Maria Roe, 19 Sep 1854 at Trinity Church, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); both of Holland Landing, once also known as St. Alban's;[292],[293] died from internal gout of 17 days 17 Feb 1895 at 563 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at age 72;[294],[295] buried 20 Feb 1895 at (his) Dr. Morton's Vault, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada, "Funeral will leave residence (563 Church St., Toronto) at 11 o'clock on Wednesday, the 20th, via Union station, for place of interment at Holland Landing."[296]
He emigrated in 1848 to Holland Landing, York Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[297] Upon arriving in Holland Landing, George took up the practice of the retiring Dr. Ardagh.[298] He and Cornelia Rosabella Laughton lived in 1856 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[299] During his time in Bradford, George occupied the positions of reeve of Bradford, trustee of the High School, member of the Simcoe County Council and county coroner. He was a member of the Conservative party, was a staunch Orangeman and master of the Bradford and Holland Landing Orange Lodges.[298] In 1860, George purchased lot 109 in the 1st Concession East, township of East Gwillimbury, from Frederick Robinson, son of the famous settler Peter Robinson. Lot 110, immediately north, belonged to George's father-in-law William Laughton. On Laughton's death in 1863, it was transferred to George's sister-in-law Arabella, then to his wife Cornelia by 1868. The combined lands were named Woodmount after George's father's farm at Tomnafinnoge, near Tinahely, Co. Wicklow. At Woodmount, George trained his winning race horses.[300],[298] He and Cornelia Rosabella Laughton appeared on the census of 1861 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where they lived in a 1½-story brick house, had one servant, and several farm animals, including 4 horses and 4 carriages on 1 acre of land. Supposed daughter Henrietta (8) was present.[301] George's horse Brunette won the 1864 Queen's Plate Stakes in Guelph, Canada West.[302] George advertised in the local paper: "Drs. Morton & McCarthy, Physicians, Surgeons & Accouchers, Bradford, C.W; Geo. D. Morton, M.D. ¦ J.L.G. McCarthy, M.D."[303] He and Cornelia Rosabella Laughton appeared on the census of 1871 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; but Henrietta was no longer present.[304] He and Cornelia Rosabella Laughton appeared on the census of 1881 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where nephew Ernest (10) was also present. Aunt Nancy later remarked that Ernest was adopted by his Uncle George.[305],[306] In 1881, George retired from practice and he and Cornie moved to Church Street in Toronto. George sold half of Woodmount farm to Silas Wright. The other half he retained for his brother Francis who had just immigrated to Canada with his family the year before.[307],[298] George was recorded as the director of the Standard Bank in Bradford in 1891.[308] He and Cornelia Rosabella Laughton appeared on the census of 1891 at 563 Church St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where George (69, a physician), Cornelia (58), William (28, nephew), Ernest (19, nephew) and two domestics were present.[309] In March 1895, George's will was published. His estate totalled nearly $89,000, and was distributed widely among his family. The consideration given to the distributions reveals George's assessment of his inheritors. Women and children received cash: $1000 for the sisters and nieces and $2000 for the younger nephews. Nephews over age 20 received gifts one might assume were appropriate to their abilities or needs. Reginald the doctor received medical books and tools. William E.D.B. the farmer (Francis"s son) received 320 acres of farm land. Both Anglican Churches in Bradford and Holland Landing received $200. A plaque in Christ Church is in his name. A few items do stand out: the daughters of brother James in Ireland obtained $1000 each, but the daughters of William in Canada got nothing. Brother Edward received the remainder of George"s estate, including several properties, but brother Francis got nothing (the land he lived on, Woodmount Farm, went to his son, William E.D.B.). Nephew Edward was given $2000 cash while George was given $1000 cash and $1000 stock in a plough company. George"s will is specific and calculated. It"s the only way we might understand how he saw his family: who he liked, trusted and approved of, and from whom he expected little gratitude or promise.[285]
Cornelia Rosabella LAUGHTON was born between 1834 and 1835 at Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[310] She died of Marasmus on 5 Sep 1893.[311] She was buried on 7 Sep 1893 at Dr. Morton's vault, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where age recorded as 62 years.[312]
Children of George Dean5 Morton and Cornelia Rosabella Laughton were:
- i. Henrietta6 Morton;[313],[313] born circa 1854 at Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[314] she likely died before 1871.[315]
It has not been shown if Henrietta was truly Dr. George Morton and Cornelia Laughton's daughter. She appeared only in the census of 1861. Because of her youth (8 years old), and the lack of a recorded surname, it appeared she was their daughter. If this was true, she would have been conceived before the couple was married. Henrietta appeares in no other records yet found.[316]
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14. William Nassau5 MORTON (child of Francis4, James3, Francis2, George1);[248] born 3 Jun 1824 at Kilcommon Parish, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[257] married Ann Eliza Morton, daughter of John Morton and Ann Eliza Cumine, 1853 at Victoria, Australia;[254],[255] married Charlotte Elizabeth Young 14 Dec 1872 at St. Jude's Church, Carlton, Victoria, Australia; by the Rev. C. S. Perry, where Charlotte was daughter of the late D. J. Young, M.D;[258],[259],[260] died son of Francis Morton and "Helen", aged 76 yrs 22 Jun 1899 at Fitzroy, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, at age 75.[261],[262]
He emigrated to Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; where he was a trader/merchant.[263] He was a storekeeper in 1856 at St Andrews, Victoria, Australia.[264] He established Hawthorn House store in 1858 at Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.[265] He was living in 1895; at the time of brother George's death in Canada.[266] He IIt was published "On the 22nd June, at the residence of his son Dr. F. W. W. Morton, of Fitzroy, William Nassau Morton, of Burwood-road, Hawthorn, in his 76th year" on 23 Jun 1899 at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.[267]
Ann Eliza MORTON; a cousin[253],[253] was born on 3 Jun 1824 at Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.[198] She died "age 44" in 1870 at Victoria, Australia.[256]
Children of William Nassau5 Morton and Ann Eliza Morton were as follows:
Charlotte Elizabeth YOUNG was born circa 1850.[317] She died "aged 47 years" on 3 Nov 1897 at Arcadia, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.[318]
Children of William Nassau5 Morton and Charlotte Elizabeth Young were as follows:
- i. Alfred Watson6 Morton;[268],[268] born 1873 at Boroondara, Victoria, Australia;[319] died 11 Feb 1899 at Queensland, Australia.[320]
He it was published "On the 11th February, at Queensland, Dr. A. W. Morton, resident surgeon of the Brisbane Hospital, beloved third son of William Nassau Morton, of Arcadia, Hawthorn, and brother of Dr. F. W. W. Morton, of Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, aged 25 years" on 22 Feb 1899 at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.[321]
- ii. Charlotte Elizabeth Eveline Morton;[322],[323],[322],[323] born 1875 at Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia;[324],[325] married Horatio Charles Crease 14 Dec 1903 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Horatio (34) was a dentist born England, and Evelyn (26) born Australia, both resided in Barrie;[326],[258],[327] died 16 Dec 1943 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[328]
She emigrated in 1899 to Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; to live with her Uncle Edward.[329],[330] She and Ada Emily Morton appeared on the census of 1901 at 146 Dunlop St., Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where sisters Eveline (23) and Emily (21) lived with their Uncle Edward, with Ernest (29), Harry (23), bank clerk earning $500/a, were present. Two domestic servants were also present. They lived in a 10 room house, and Edward also owned several town lots with houses, and a 200 acre farm.[331] As of 1901, she was also known as Eveline during her time in Canada.[332] She was found on a passenger list on 12 Nov 1913 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; where she was arriving from Sydney, Australia aboard the vessel Niagara alone, married, having been in Canada from 1899-1913, heading for Barrie, Ontario.[333]
- iii. Walter Charles James Morton;[268],[268] born 1878 at Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia;[334],[335] married Maria Ann Johns 1906 at Victoria, Australia;[336],[337] died 8 Sep 1961 at Australia.[338]
Between 1942 and 1954, Walter Charles James Morton lived at 6 Quat Quatta Avenue, Ripponlea, Victoria, Australia, where Walter was a dentist (since 1903), and member of the West Brighton Club (since 1905).[339]
- 17. iv. Ada Emily Morton, born 1879 at Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; married Leslie Albert Turner.
- 18. v. Laura Mary Morton, born 1885 at Victoria, Australia; married Frederick John Philpot.
- vi. Robina Mabel Morton;[268],[268] born 1888 at Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia;[340] died 1889 at Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.[341]
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15. Francis5 MORTON (child of Francis4, James3, Francis2, George1);[342],[343] born circa 18 Jan 1830 at Ireland;[344],[345] married Mary Eleanor Elliott, daughter of Michael Elliott and Anne Fitzgerald, 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;[346],[347] died after 12 hours of haemorrhaging, with care given by Dr. Stevenson 5 Jul 1911 at John Street, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada;[348],[349] buried 7 Jul 1911 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[312]
He lived before 11 May 1864 at Tomnafinnoge, Shillelagh District, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.[350] He and Mary Eleanor Elliott 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.[351],[352] 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.[353] He and Mary Eleanor Elliott 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.[354],[355] He and Mary Eleanor Elliott 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.[356] He and Mary Eleanor Elliott 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).[357] In Jun 1881, Francis Morton and Mary Eleanor Elliott lived at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where Francis was also known as Frank, and was a yeoman.[358] He and Mary Eleanor Elliott 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.[359] Around 1894, after William married Minnie Wood, Francis, Mary and the remaining children moved into the village.[360] 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.[361] 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).[362] 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).[363]
Mary Eleanor ELLIOTT[364],[365] was born on 21 Apr 1843 at Annahilly, Clones Parish, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland.[366],[367],[368] She was baptized on 22 Jun 1843 at St Mark's Aghadrumsee, Clones Parish, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland.[368] She died on 24 Oct 1895 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 52.[369] She was buried on 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.[312] She lived in May 1864 at Minvaud, Clonmore, Co. Carlow, Ireland.[370]
Children of Francis5 Morton and Mary Eleanor Elliott were as follows:
- i. Michael Elliott6 Morton; born 12 Jun 1865 at Fairwood, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[371],[372] baptized 30 Jul 1865 at Kilcommon Parish, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[373],[372] died May 1881 at age 15;[374] buried 30 May 1881 at Dr. Morton's vault, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[375]
- 19. ii. William Edward Dean Barret Morton, born 20 Dec 1866 at Woodmount, Tomnafinnoge, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland; married Mary Minnie Wood.
- iii. Anna Geraldine Morton; born 1869 at Ireland;[376],[377] died of tetanus or 'lock jaw' from injuring her hand in a machine 28 Aug 1874 at Woodmount, Tomnafinnoge, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.[378],[379],[380]
In later writings, Anna Geraldine was incorrectly thought to be called Genevieve.[381],[382]
- iv. Elizabeth Ann Dean Morton; born 22 Feb 1872 at Coolroe, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[383],[384],[385],[386] baptized 28 May 1872 at Crosspatrick church, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[386] died after a few days illness with pneumonia 20 Oct 1937 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 65;[387] buried 22 Oct 1937 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[388]
She was also known as Aunt Eliza. Eliza received $1000 from her uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[389] 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.[390] In 1911, Eliza lived with Francis, George and Minnie in Bradford.[391] "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.[392] Eliza's obituary mentioned she had suffered as an invalid for some years before her death.[392]
- v. Martha Young Elliott Morton; born 28 Feb 1874 at Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[393],[394],[395] married Duncan J. MacEachern 1925;[396],[397] died 26 Dec 1934 at age 60;[398],[397] buried 29 Dec 1934 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[399]
Martha received $1000 from her uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[389] She was graduated in 1900 at University of Toronto, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; in nursing.[400] 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.[401] 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).[402],[403],[404],[405] 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.[406] 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.).[407],[408] She left Canada for England on 2 Apr 1916.[409] 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.[410] She was granted leave between 2 Oct 1916 and 16 Oct 1916.[410] 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.[410] She was posted between 5 Oct 1917 and 2 Feb 1918 at 16th Canadian General (Ontario) Hospital, Orpington, Bromley, Co. Kent, England.[410] She was posted between 2 Feb 1918 and 16 Feb 1918 at H.M.H.S. Araguaya.[410] She went on leave between 16 Feb 1918 and 30 Apr 1918 at Canada.[410] She was posted between 30 Apr 1918 and 25 Sep 1918 at C.M.A.C. Casualty Company, Orpington, Bromley, Co. Kent, England.[410],[411] She was awarded the Royal Red Cross medal 2nd class on 12 Jun 1918.[410],[412] She was was posted between 26 Sep 1918 and 26 Sep 1919 at 16th Canadian General (Ontario) Hospital, Orpington, Bromley, Co. Kent, England.[410],[413] 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.[414] She was struck off strength, and returned to Canada on 26 Sep 1919.[410] She ended military service on 6 Oct 1919 at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; on general demobilization from the C.A.M.C.[415] She was the superintendant between 1919 and 1925 at Strathroy General Hospital, Strathroy, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada.[416]
- 20. vi. Anna Isobel Fitzgerald Morton, born 26 Oct 1876 at Woodmount, Tomnafinnoge, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland; married John William Mather.
- vii. George Dean Laughton Morton; born 7 Jan 1881 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada;[417] baptized 16 Jun 1881 at Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; sponsored by Dr. George and Mrs. Morton;[418] married Marjorie Noblete Hawkins 1938;[419] died 17 Mar 1968 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 87.[420]
George received $1000 in cash and $1000 in stock from his uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[389] As a teenager, George worked in Elliot's Store in Bradford. He boarded at the local Hotel.[421] He was confirmed on 17 Jul 1904 at Trinity Church, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[422] 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.[423] In 1911, George lived with Minnie, Elizabeth and father Francis in Bradford, and was a grocery salesman.[391] 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.[424] He was ill with a meibomian cyst between 15 Mar 1917 and 3 Apr 1917 at Base Hospital.[425],[426] He travelled from Halifax, Canada to Liverpool, England aboard S.S. Metagama between 1 May 1917 and 14 May 1917.[427],[428] 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.[429] 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.[430] 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.[430] 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.[430] He reverted to rank of private at his own request on 20 Feb 1918.[427] He was taken on strength with the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles between 22 Feb 1918 and 30 Aug 1918 at France.[427] He arrived on 22 Feb 1918 at Canadian Base Depot, Étaples, Pas-de-Calais, France.[427] He arrived on 25 Feb 1918 at Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp, Calonne-Ricouart, Pas-de-Calais, France.[427] He arrived to join 4th CMR on 28 Mar 1918 at Cubitt Camp, Neuville St. Vaast, Pas-de-Calais, France.[427],[431] 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.[432] He witnessed a mass evacuation of 7000 locals heading west on 13 Apr 1918 at Les Brebis, Pas-de-Calais, France.[433] The unit fought between 17 Apr 1918 and 29 Apr 1918 at Hill 70, Lens, Pas-de-Calais, France.[434] 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.[435] He The 4th practiced manoeuvers in Jun 1918 at Enquin-les-Mines, Pas-de-Calais, France.[436] They re-entered the trenches on 30 Jun 1918 at Mercatel, Pas-de-Calais, France.[437] The 4th launched a raid on 13 Jul 1918.[438] The 4th practiced musketry, and provided work parties digging trenches between 23 Jul 1918 and 27 Jul 1918 at Etrun, Pas-de-Calais, France.[438] The unit was relocated several times as a deception prior to the next major offensive between 29 Jul 1918 and 7 Aug 1918.[439] He arrived on 7 Aug 1918 at Boves, Somme, France.[440] 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.[441] The unit marched, mostly at night, from Lucheux, near Humbercourt, Warluzel, and arrived at Lignereuil between 20 Aug 1918 and 22 Aug 1918.[442] 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.[443] 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.[427],[444] He was ill with sunstroke between 24 Aug 1918 and 28 Aug 1918 at 16th General Hospital (US), Le Tréport, Somme, France.[427],[445] He was "invalided sick" and posted between 28 Aug 1918 and 4 Feb 1919 at 1st Central Ontario Regimental Depot, Witley, Co. Surrey, England.[427] He was ill with sunstroke between 31 Aug 1918 and 23 Sep 1918 at Clopton War Hospital, Stratford-upon-Avon, Co. Warwickshire, England.[446],[447] 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.[448],[447] 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.[447],[449] He was discharged from medical care on 7 Jan 1919.[450] He was attached on 5 Feb 1919 at C.C.C. MD2, Kinmel Park, Rhyl, Co. Flintshire, Wales, England.[427] He returned to Canada on S.S. Lapland between 20 Feb 1919 and 1 Mar 1919.[451],[452] He was taken on strength between 21 Feb 1919 and 26 Mar 1919 at #2 District Depot, Casualty Company, Exhibition Camp, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[427] He went on leave and "subs" between 5 Mar 1919 and 19 Mar 1919.[452] 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.[447] He ended military service on 26 Mar 1919 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada; as medically unfit for service.[453] He was the postmaster between 16 Mar 1933 and 9 Jun 1950 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[454] In 1952, George's wife Marjorie passed away at age 56.[455]
- viii. Mary Francis Morton; born 7 Apr 1884 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada;[456] died Sep 1884 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada;[457] buried 24 Sep 1884 at Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada, aged 5 months and 15 days.[312]
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.[458]
- 21. ix. Edward James Elliott Morton, born 4 Dec 1885 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; married Alice Theresa Holtorf.
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