1Information provided by Wendy Breckner, Email to Jim Cosgrave, 19 Sep 2002.
2Information provided by Wendy Breckner, Email to Jim Cosgrave, 19 Sep 2002.
3Newspaper - Red Deer Advocate, Page 1, 3 Jan 2001.
"SIM
Macintosh "Mack" Sim of Red Deer passed away at Dr. Richard Parsons Auxillary Hospital on Sunday, December 31, 2000 at the age of 84 years. He is remembered by his wife Janet; son Wayne of Pitt Meadows, B.C.; his daughters, Wendy Breckner (Ray) of White Rock, B.C. and Gay Haines (Chuck) of Whitehorse, Yukon; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters Jessie and Jean of Edmonton and two brothers, Charlie of Brandon and Pat of Nanaimo. He served in World War II in the 22/78 13th Field Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery from 1940-1945. He worked until his retirement for the Canadian Pacific Railway as an Engineer. A celebration of Mack's life will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapels, 4820-45th Street, Red Deer on Thursday, January 4, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Roberts officiating."
1Census 1926 - Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta, Alberta; District 32 Red Deer; Enum Sub-dist 44; page 15.
Janet Milne is listed as Daughter; single; 3 years old; born in Alberta; father born in Scotland; mother born in Alberta.2Newspaper - Red Deer Advocate, Page A26, 3 Mar 2022.
"In loving memory of
Janet Sim (Milne)
December 17, 1922 - February 8, 2022
Born in Red Deer AB, Janet served in the Navy W.R.E.N.S. in WWII. She spent her later years gardening in White Rock, BC.
Jan is remembered by her daughters Wendy Breckner, and Gay Haines (Chuck), Grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by husband Mack, son Wayne, brother Bill, and sister Margaret.
No service by request."
1Newspaper - Edmonton Journal, 25 Feb 2017.
"Jean Greenaway Oct 7. 1926 - Feb 21, 2017 Greenaway, A. Jean of St. Albert. Beloved wife of Garth for 67 years, mother of Carol and Kathleen, Nanny to Melanie and Aaron, and great-grandmother of 4. Jean was born Oct. 7, 1926 and raised in Red Deer Alberta. She worked as a legal stenographer prior to having children. In 1975 she began working at the University of Alberta, eventually becoming the Secretary to the Dean of Law until she retired in 1991. Jean was a lifelong, active member of the Liberal Party, member of the Board of the Elizabeth Fry Society, an avid lover of the opera, symphony, and travel. Jean suffered from Alzheimers for 18 years and for the last 9 was cared for by the staff of Unit 2 at the Youville Home. Donations to the Alberta Alzheimer Society or the Youville Home Foundation would be appreciated. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held in the future."2Newspaper - Red Deer Advocate, Page 6, 16 Aug 1950.
"GREENAWAY-Sim
A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at Metropolitan United Church, Edmonton, on August 12, when Audrey Jean, youngest daughter of Mrs. F.W. Sim and the late Mr. Sim, Red Deer, exchanged vows with Mr. Garth L.W. Greenaway, youngest son of Dr. A.C. Greenaway of Rocky Mountain House. The Bride's mother and groom's father attended the wedding which was performed by Rev. G. Rogers.
The young couple left on a trip to Waterton Lakes and other points. They expect to be back where they will make their home, in Edmonton about September 5."
1Census 1916 - Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta, District - Saskatoon 16; page 24; family 229 / 230.
Philpe LeBlanc is listed as Head; married; 62 years old; born in Quebec; Roman Catholic; French; Signalman on railroad.2Census 1871 - Canada, Quebec; District 135 - Nicolet; Sub-district 2 - Parish of St. Gregoire; page 34.
Philippe Le Blanc is listed as male; 17 years old; born in Quebec; Catholic; French.3Civil Registration Index - Canada, Alberta - Deaths, Death 1944; St. Albert; Ref. 08-401-205.
Phillippe LeBlanc; died 28 February 1944; St. Albert; male; born 8 April 1854 in Quebec.4Parish Registers - Canada, Quebec, Nicolet, St. Gregoire, Baptism 1854; No. 37 & 38.
Identified that Louis Philippe LeBlanc and Gedeon LeBlanc, sons of Leandre LeBlanc and Adelaide Desilets, were baptised at St. Gregoire on 8 April 1854.5Civil Registration Index - Canada, Alberta - Deaths, Death; 1944; St. Albert; Ref. 08-401-205.
Phillippe LeBlanc; died 28 February 1944; St. Albert; male; born 8 April 1854 in Quebec.6Newspaper - Edmonton Journal, page 1, 29 Feb 1944.
"MR. PHILLIPPE LEBLANC
On Feb. 28th, Mr. Phillippe LeBlanc of Legal, Alberta, passed away at St. Albert at the age of 89 years. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife, two daughters, five sons: Mrs. L. Blanchard of Flin Flon, Man.; Mrs. I. Reeves of Manisino, Man.; Louis Phillippe, Oscar of Omaha, Neb., Alex of Legal; Arthur of Flin Flon, Man.; Francis of Legal. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Connelly-McKinley Ltd."7U.S.A., Massuchusetts - Marriages, 1841-1915 (www.FamilySearch.org), it3; v327; p263; #11.
"Date of marriage - May 10, 1881
Groom - Philip LeBlanc
Groom's residence - Douglas
Groom's age - 29
Groom's occupation - Blacksmith
Groom's place of birth - Canada
Groom's parents - Leandre Le Blanc & Adelaide Desiletts
Bride - Julia Bergeron
Bride's residence - Douglas
Bride's age - 24 years
Bride's place of birth - Canada
Bride's parents - ----
What marriage - First
Married by - Rev. A. Delphos."
1Information provided by Elizabeth Julia Nichols (nee Woods) of Saskatoon, Canada, Verbal information, 24 Aug 2000.
"My maternal Grandmother was Julia Bergeron."
Information provided to Marlene Cosgrave.2Census 1916 - Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta, District - Saskatoon 16; page 24; family 229 / 230.
Julie LeBlanc is listed as Wife; married; 59 years old; born in Quebec; Roman Catholic; French.3Civil Registration Index - Canada, Alberta - Deaths, Death; 1946; Ref. 08-005-418.
LeBlanc, Julie; died 17 May 1946; St. Albert; female; born 13 March 1857 in Quebec.4Parish Registers - Canada, Quebec, Arthabaska, St. Christophe, Baptism B47, 14 Mar 1857.
"B47
Marie Julie Arline Bergeron
On 14 March 1857, baptized Marie Julie Arline, born of the legitimate marriage of Vidal Bergeron, Farmer, and of Odile Bergeron, of the parish of St. Medard de Warwick...."5Civil Registration Index - Canada, Alberta - Deaths, Death; 1946; St. Albert; Ref. 08-005-418.
LeBlanc, Julie; died 17 May 1946; St. Albert; female; born 13 March 1857 in Quebec.6Newspaper - Edmonton Journal, Page 1, 18 May 1946.
"MRS. Julie LEBLANC
On May 17th, Mrs. Julie LeBlanc of Legal, Alberta, passed away at the age of 89 years. She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, three sons; Mrs. L. Blanchard of Flin Flon, Manitoba, Mrs. I. Reeves of Manisino, Manitoba, Alexander of Edmonton, Arthur of Flin Flon, Francis of Legal. Her husband, Phillippe predeceased her Feb. 28, 1944. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at St. Emile's church, Legal. Rev. E. Tessier will officiate and interment will take place in the family plot in the church cemetery. Prayers will be held Sunday evening at 8:30 at the funeral home. Connelly-McKinley Ltd."7U.S.A., Massuchusetts - Marriages, 1841-1915 (www.FamilySearch.org), it3; v327; p263; #11.
"Date of marriage - May 10, 1881
Groom - Philip LeBlanc
Groom's residence - Douglas
Groom's age - 29
Groom's occupation - Blacksmith
Groom's place of birth - Canada
Groom's parents - Leandre Le Blanc & Adelaide Desiletts
Bride - Julia Bergeron
Bride's residence - Douglas
Bride's age - 24 years
Bride's place of birth - Canada
Bride's parents - ----
What marriage - First
Married by - Rev. A. Delphos."
1Census 1916 - Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta, District - Saskatoon 16; page 24; family 229 / 230.
Francis LeBlanc is listed as Son; single; 18 years old; born in Quebec; Roman Catholic; French; Farm Labourer.
1Census 1926 - Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta, Saskatchewan; District Humboldt; Enum. Sub-district 82; page 29.
Clifford M. Campbell is listed as Head; married; 23 years old; born in Ontario; father born in Ontario; mother born in Ontario; Scotch; English.2Newspaper - Saskatoon Star Phoenix, Page 27, 30 Oct 1991.
"CAMPBELL - Clifford Mitchell, age 94 years, occurred at a local hospital on Tuesday, October 29th, 1991. Cliff was predeceased by his parents, Duncan Campbell in 1935 and Susan Campbell in 1961; two brothers, Hudson killed in action at Amiens in 1918 and William in 1970 and his only nephew, Hudson, who died of injuries when his plane crashed in Italy in 1944 while on active service with the RCAF. Surviving are his loving wife, Evelyn; three daughters, Elsie Julseth of Brandon, Manitoba, Virginia McInnis of Surrey, B.C., Sheila (Merle) Climenhaga of Kindersley; one son, William Duncan (Diane) of Rosetown; five granddaughters; eight grandsons; sisteen great grandchildren and two nieces, Effie (Jack) McCrea of Lethbridge and Shirley (Fred) Meadwel of Winnipeg. Cliff was born in Owen Sound, Ontario om May 11, 1897, moved to Hannah, N.D., then to Saskatoon in 1903 and to Warman in 1905. He first commenced work for the CNR in 1912, joined the army in 1914 and went overseas as an original member of D Company, 5th Canadian Infantry Battalion. He arrived in France in 1915 and was wounded in the Second Battle of Ypres. He later returned to France and was wounded in the Battle of The Somme in 1916 and was wounded in the Battle of Amiens in 1918. He returned to Canada in 1919 and resumed work with CNR. He married Evelyn Woods of Warman in 1924. Cliff and Evelyn lived at various points in Saskatchewan. He retired as CN Agent at Fiske in 1962. He and Mrs. Campbell made their home in Saskatoon since retirement where Cliff enjoyed curling, fishing, golf and his family. He was a life member of Herschel Lodge AF & AM No. 189 and a life member of The Order Railway Telegraphers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. A private Family Service conducted by Rev. N.S. Dingwall with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery will be held with McKeague's Funeral Chapel in charge of the arrangements."
1Information provided by Elizabeth Julia Nichols (nee Woods) of Saskatoon, Canada, Verbal information, 24 Aug 2000.
Information provided to Marlene Cosgrave.2Civil Registration Index - Canada, Saskatchewan (http://genealogy.ehealthsask.ca/vsgs_srch.aspx), Birth 1904; Reg. No. 4239; McLean; .
"Birth date 1904/11/15; WOODS, Evelyn May; mother is Rosse LeBlenc; father is Ernest Ch Woods."3Cemetery Index - Canada, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Cemeteries.
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Mar 1902; Solihull; 6d; 626.
"NICHOLLS, Alfred Charles."2Cemetery Index - Canada, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Cemeteries.
3Civil Registration, Death - Canada, British Columbia, Reg. No. 81-09-003365.
"Name - NICHOLLS, Alfred Charles
Sex - Male
Place of death - D.O.A. Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC
Residence - 62 - 2602 Taylor Street East, Saskatoon, Sask.
Marital status - married
Spouse - Elizabeth Woods
Occupation - Quaker Oats Mills
Birthdate - 9 February 1902
Age - 79 years
Birthplace - Solihull, England
Native Indian - No
Father - NICHOLLS, Alfred Arthur, born Wales
Mother - HOWARD, Annie Maria; born in England
Informant - M.J. Nicholls; son; 1319 Slater Street, Victoria, BC
Disposition - Cremation 23 February 1981 at Roayl Oak Crematorium, Saanich, B.C.
Date of death - 19 February 1981
Cause of death - sudden terminal mizo-cardial infarction; coronary artery disease (year)."4Cemetery Index - Canada, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Cemeteries.
"Alfred Charles NICHOLLS, died 19 February 1981 and buried 05 May 1981 (Burial Permit 37679; Block 66A; Lot 2; Section: N 1/2)."
1Information provided by Elizabeth Julia Nichols (nee Woods) of Saskatoon, Canada, Verbal information, 24 Aug 2000.
Information provided to Marlene Cosgrave.2Cemetery Index - Canada, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Cemeteries.
3Newspaper - Saskatoon Star Phoenix, Page 25, 16 Jul 2005.
"Obituary
NICHOLLS -Elizabeth (Boo) Julia. February 2, 1911 July 12, 2005. After a very full and active life, Elizabeth (Boo) Nicholls died in Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon on July 12. Predeceased by her husband, Alfred; and a daughter, Myrna, she is survived by her children, Mona Woodcock (Bob) of Saskatoon, Dr. Ernie (Karen) of Regina, Malcolm (Maureen) of Victoria, Evelyn Anderson of Regina and Nancy Isbister (David) of Saskatoon; as well as many grand and great-grandchildren. Boo was born on the family farm near Warman, SK. She received her education in Warman and Humboldt before moving to take employment in Saskatoon in the early '30s. She was married in 1932 and began what became her life's greatest achievement in raising her brood of kids during the extremely difficult conditions of the '30s and '40s. Throughout those years she made sure that the entire family was very active in All Saints Anglican Church, the scene of her very own debut into amateur theatre. Boo revelled in the company of her many, many friends whether it was coffee, or crokinole, or cards (she was the undisputed champion at cribbage), her kitchen always rang with the laughter and good times with so many neighbours and true friends. She will ever be remembered for the sparkle in her eyes, the brilliance of her smile, and that laughter which made everyone's heart sing. But nothing will ever match the boundless love and fierce pride Boo cherished in her heart for each and every one of her kids. Collectively, we must have contributed immensely to accumulated grey hairs and wrinkles, but she never criticised or scolded, she only loved and supported us no matter where we went or what we did. Boo spent what she described as her "happiest last 25 odd years " in her little apartment at Cosmo Court still the hub of family visits, of coffee with neighbours, and the centre of attention. A small, family interment service of her ashes will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery on Monday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Boo's memory be made to a charity of their choice."4Cemetery Index - Canada, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Cemeteries.
1Website - FindaGrave.com (www.findagrave.com), Memorial ID 65026438.
"Name - Merna Louise Nicholls
Birth - unknown
Death - 8 Oct 1952
Burial - Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Plot - 113RC-L054-N1/2EC1/4 TR."2Cemetery Index - Canada, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Cemeteries.
"Name - MERNA Louise Nicholls
Birth -
Death - 1952-10-08
Burial - 1952-10-11
Sites - 113RC-L054-N1/2EC1/4 TR."
1Parish Registers - England, Oxfordshire, Toot Baldon, Bishop's transcripts; 1662-1856;FHL film 095206, item 4,5, FHL film 095206, item 4,5.
Thomas Spriggs, son of James and Elizabeth Spriggs, christened 18 May 1790.2England - National Probate Index, 1867; June 25th.
"1867, June 25th - SPRIGGS, Thomas; Effects under 450 pounds. The will of Thomas Spriggs formerly of Little Kimble in the County of Buckinghamshire but late of Kingston Blount in the county of Oxford, Gentleman deceased, who died 2 March 1867 at Kingston Blount aforesaid, was proved at Oxford by the oath of Charles Spriggs of Downley in the parish of West Wycombe in the county of Buckinghamshire aforesaid, farmer, the son, one of the executors."3FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Death Mar 1867; Thame; 3a; 411.
"SPRIGGS, Thomas; 77 years old."4Parish Registers - England, Oxford, Aston Rowant, FHL film 0095204.
"Burials in the parish of Aston Rowant in the County of Oxford in the year 1866-67.
No.: 983
Name: Thomas Spriggs;
Abode: Kingston
When Buried: March 7
Age: 76
By Whom the ceremony was performed: W.H. Davey, Vicar."5Parish Registers - England, Oxford, Tetsworth.
1Parish Registers - England, Gloucester, Bourton on the Hill, FHL Film 855610.
"1795
Eliza daughter of Rich and Mary Sanders. June 7."2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Deaths; MAR 1876; Thame; 3a; 443; .
"SPRIGGS, Elizabeth; 81 years old."3Parish Registers - England, Oxford, Tetsworth.
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, Little Kimble.
"Page 18
Burials in the Parish of Little Kimble in the County of Bucks in the Year 1852 & 53 & 54
No. 137
Name - George Spriggs
Abode - Little Kimble
When buried - Decr. 23rd."
1Tombstone Inscription - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
For I know that my redeemer liveth
"Sacred to the memory of
William Bridgewater
late of Plomer Green Farm
in this parish
who departed life
December 13th 1852
Aged 61 years
And that he shall stand at the last day upon the earth
And though after my skin worms destroy this body
Yet in my flesh shall see God
Job XIX 25:26 Also William James
son of the above
who died August 27th 1858
Aged 25 years."2Will of William Bridgewater.
"Bridgewater, William
13
This is the last Will and Testament of me William Bridgewater of Plomer Hill in the Parish of West Wycombe in the County of Bucks Farmer whereby I give and bequeath unto Joseph White of High Wycombe in the County of Bucks Gentleman and James Bridgewater of the same place Gentleman All those my three cottages or Dwellinghouses with the appertenances situate at Downley in the Parish of West Wycombe aforesaidnow in the respective occupations of Edmund Keen, Henry Ball and William Hopkins To hold to themtheir heirs executors and administrators Upon the trusts following (that is to say) Upon trust to persist and suffer my dear Wife Mary Bridgewater to receive and take the rents and profits during her natural life to and for her sole use and benefit and to be independent and not subject to the Debts or control of any future husband and her receipt alone to be a sufficient discharge for the same And after her decease I give and bequeath the same three Cottages or Dwellinghouses unto the said Joseph White and James Bridgewater their heirs executors and administrators Upon trust to sell and dispose of the same and every part thereof either by public auction or private Contract with liberty to buy in the same premises or any part thereof at any such Auction as to them my said Trustees shall deem meet and either together or in parcels for the best price and most money that can be reasonably obtained for the same with power for the said Joseph White and James Bridgewater or the survivor of them or the heirs executors or adminsitrators of such survivor to make and execute all necessary Contracts and Conveyances as may be required for the further and better adouring (sic) the said estate and premises unto the purchaser or purchasers thereof And after payment thereout of necessary and legal charges and expenses incident to such Sale I direct that the residue or surplus of such purchases money be divided by my Trustees for the time being into five equal shares or proportions to be paid in manner following that is to say One share or proportion to my son William James his executors administrators or assigns another to my Daughter Mary Ann Spriggs wife of Charles Spriggs her executors administrators or assigns another to my Daughter Catharine Wife of Henry Fox her executors Administrators or assigns and the remaining share or proportion to be divided equally between and amongst the five children of my deceased Daughter Ellen who was the wife of Frederick Herbert Tilbury to be paid to them as they shall respectively attain the age of twenty one years share and share alike Provided always that if my said Wife should happen to die before the children of my said deceased Daughter respectively shall attain that age then the interest of such Child's share being a minor to be applied towards the education and advancement in life of him or her being under twenty one years I also give and bequeath unto the said Joseph White and James Bridgewater their heirs executors and administrators All those eleven Cottages or Dwellinghouses with the appertenances thereunto belonging situate at Downley aforesaid and now in the respective occupation of Samuel Collins, George Mead, Hannah Morris, James Collins, Charles Stone, John Barlow, Bracey Anthony, Thomas Langley, James Oxlade, Henry Fox and Watkin Morris together with the Ground whereon they respectively stand Also a Wheeler's Shop now in the occupation of James Collins Also three pieces or parcels of Meadow or pasture Land two of which are now in my own occupation and the other in the occupation of the said George Mead To hold to them the said Joseph White and James Bridgewater their heirs executors or administrators of such survivor do and shall as soon as conveniently might be after my decease absolutely sell and dispose of the said eleven Cottages or Dwellinghouses, Wheeler's Shop and three pieces or parcels of Meadow Land either together and in one lot or in parcels and several Lots and either by public Auction or Private Contract with liberty to buy in the same premises or any part thereof as to him or them shall deem meet and with liberty also to the said Joseph White and James Bridgewater or the survivor of them or the heirs executors or administrators of such survivor do and shall as soon as conveniently might be after my decease absolutely sell and dispose of the said eleven Cottages or Dwellinghouses Wheeler's Shop and three pieces or parcels of Meadow Land either together and in one Lot or in parcels and several Lots and either by Public Auction or Private Contract with liberty to buy in the same premises or any part thereof as to him or them shall deem meet and with liberty also to the said Joseph White and James Bridgewater their heirs executors and administrators to make execute and perfect all necessary and proper deeds writings conveyances surrenders and assourances for the purpose of vesting the same in the several purchaser or purchasers or in such person or persons amd for such uses trusts intents and purposes as such purchaser or purchasers shall direct or appoint And I do hereby declare that the receipt or receipts of my said Trustees or the acting Trustee or Trustees for the time being of this my Will shall be a good valid and sufficient acquittance and discharge and good valid and sufficient acquittances and discharges to any purchaser or purchasers of all or any of the Messuages or Tenaments Land and hereditaments bequeathed in and by my said Will for all or any part of the money which shall be by them or him paid for the same or for so much thereof as in such receipt or receipts shall be acknowledged to be received and that no such purchaser or purcahsers after paying his her or their purcahse money to the said Trustee or Trustees or to his or their order shall be answerable or accountable for the misapplication or nonapplication of the same or any part thereof And I hereby Will and devise that the said Joseph White and James Bridgewater or the survivor of them or the heirs executors or administrators of such survivor shall stand and be possessed of and invested in the monies to arise by virtue of such sale or sales of the said last mentioned eleven Cottages Wheeler's Shop and three pieces of Meadow land Upon trust in the first place to pay off and discharge a Mortgage Debt of Five hundred pounds due and owing to Benjamin Wingrove upon security of as portion of the said last mentioned Estate and premises consisting of eleven Cottages or Dwellinghouses Wheeler's Shop and three pieces or parcels of Meadow or Pasture Land and after payment thereof together with all Interest which may be then due thereon and also costs and expenses incident to such sale I give and bequeath the same to be divided unto between and amongst my said four children and the Children of my said deceased Daughter Ellen in like manner and proportion as is directed with respect of the monies to arise by the sale of the Estate and premises firstly hereinbefore bequeathed to my Wife for her life and after her decease to be sold as aforementioned Provided always that if either of the Children of my said deceased Daughter Ellen should happen to die before attaining the age of twenty one years all share or shares and interest under this my Will of such Child so dying shall go to and be equally divided amongst the survivor or survivors of them on their respectively attaining the age of twenty one years Provided also that if any of the Children of my said deceased Daughter Ellen shall not have attained the age of twenty one years at the time of the sale or cenversion into money of the said last mentioned Estate and premises then nit is my Will that my siad Trustees or Trustee for the time being do place the share or shares of such Child or Children under twenty one years of age out at Interest upon Government or real security and apply the Interst dividends and annual produce thereof towards the maintenance educatioon and advancement in life of the said Child or Children so being under twenty one years of age as aforesaid and upon their severally arriving at the age of twenty one to transfer such stocks funds or securities unto such Child or Children so being under twenty one years of age at the time of the sale or conversion into money of the said last mentioned estate as aforesaid I also give and bequeath unto my Son William James his heirs executors adminsitrators and assigns All those two Cottages with the Gardens and appertenances thereunto belonging respectively in the occupations of Richard Ford and Samuel Folly situate at Downley aforesaid also a piece of Garden Ground near the Common Wood now in the occupation of Henry Fox to and for his own sole use and disposal I also give and bequeath unto my Wife Mary the sum of twenty pounds sterling to be paid to her by my said Trustees out of my residuary personal estate within twelve calendar months after my decease I also give and bequeath to my said Wife all the plate now in my Dwellinghouse which she was possessed of in her own right before her marriage with me I give and bequeath unto my Son William James the Hall Clock I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Elizabeth Jane the Kitchen Clock and I give and bequeath unto my daughter Catharine Fox the Secretaire in the Hall and one feather bed All the rest and residue of my Household Goods and furnitures I give and bequeath the same unto the said Joseph White and James Bridgewater upon trust to sell and dispose of the same by Public Auction or Private Contract within twelve calendar months after my decease and the proceeds of the Sale after payment thereout of all expenses attending the same to be equally divided between my Wife my Son William James and my Daughter Elizabeth Jane share and share alike Provided always that if either my said Wife my Son William James or my Daughter Elizabeth Jane should happen to die before the divisio of the proceeds of such last mentioned Sale then the share of such one so dying to go to and be equally divided between the survivor or survivors of them their heirs executors or administrators I also give and bequeath unto the said Joseph White and James Bridgewater All my live and dead Farming Stock Crops of Corn Grain and Hay Money Securities for Money and all other my personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever not hereinbefore disposed of Upon trust to sell and dispose of the same and every part thereof respectively (except ready money and securities for money) as soon as conveniently as might be after my decease and to pay the monies to arise by such Sale (after deducting thereout all reasonable costs and charges in carrying into execution the last mentioned Sale the pecuniary Legacies hereinbefore and hereinafter bequeathed the costs and charges of proving this my Will all my just Debts funeral and testamentary expenses and all other reasonable and legal costs and expenses incurred in or about the execution of the trusts of this my Will) unto between and amongst my said four Children and the Children of my said deceased Daughter Ellen in like manner as is directed with respect to the monies to arise by the Sale of the Estate and premises hereinbefore bequeathed to my Wife for her life and after her decease to be sold as aforesaid Provided always and it is my Will and I direct my said Trustees and the survivor of them and the heirs executors and administrators of such survivor to deduct from the fisrt monies that shall come to his or their hands and payable by virtue of this my Will to the Children of my said deceased Daughter Ellen to deduct thereout the sum of Fifty pounds sterling and out of the monies which shall come to his or their hands for or in respect or on behalf of the said Mary Ann Spriggs to deduct and retain thereout the sum of Forty pounds sterling which said sums of Forty pounds and Fifty pounds I will and direct shall go into and four part of the residuary fund or arising from the Sale of the said live and dead farming stock and effects as aforesaid to be divided between and amongst my said four Children their heirs executors administrators and assigns and the Children of my said deceased Daughter Ellen in the same manner and proportions as is directed with respect to the monies to arise by Sale of the Estate and premises firstly hereinbefore bequeathed to my said Wife for her natural life and after her decease to be sold as aforesaid And I hereby declare that my said trustees and Trustee and the survivor of them shall not be answerable for any more monies than he or they shall actually receive or the one for the other of them although they shall or may join in any receipt or receipts for the sake of conformity and that neither shall be answerable for any Banker Broker or other person with whom any money shall or may be placed out at Interest or for any other matter or thing whatsoever unless the same shall happen by or through his or their own wilful neglect or default And lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint the said Joseph White and James Bridgewater my Trustees and Executors for carrying into execution the trusts of this my Will and to whom I give and bequeath the sum of Two pounds each for their trouble and hereby revoking all former and other Wills heretofore by me made I decalre this to be my last Will and Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty sixth day of June in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and fifty one - The marks of X William Bridgewater. Signed Sealed Published and Declared by the said Testator William Bridgewater as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us being present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses - Peter Harris, Atty's Clerk, High Wycombe; Alf Davis, High Wycombe.
Proved the 23rd day of May 1853 before the Reverend {blank section} by the oaths of Joseph White and James Bridgewater the Executors to whom Administration was committed they being first swore to administer."3Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe, FHL film 0919260.
"Page 80
Burials in the Parish of West Wycombe in the County of Bucks in the Year 1834
No. 637
Name - Elizabeth Bridgewater
Abode - Downley
When buried - 19th September
Age - 42."
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe, FHL film 0919260.
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
2Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe, St. Mary's St. Wesleyan.
"When born - 20 Mar 1826
When christened - 8 May 1826
Name - Elizabeth
Parents - William & Elizabeth Bridgewater."2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Deaths, DEC 1872; Wycombe; 3a; 301; .
"BRIDGEWATER, Elizabeth Jane; 46 years old."
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
2Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Stirling, Falkirk, FHL Film 1041945.
"C. Watson, Peter Buchan (lawful)
P. Peter Watson and Maragret Club
Born June 10th."2Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341355; RG11; piece 1355; folio 1464; page 2.
Peter B. Watson is listed as Head; Gas Engineer; age 32; born Grangemouth, NB, Scotland.3Scotland - National Probate Index (www.Ancestry.com), 1929; page W35.
"WATSON, Peter Buchan, Gas Manager, late of Roodepoort, Transvaal, South Africa, died 21 January 1918 at Johannesburg, testate, Inventory given up at Edinburgh, 8 July, by Mary Spriggs or WATSON, his widow, Executrix. Will dated 19 January 1918 recorded Edinburgh 8 July 1929. Value of Estate, £16-17s-6d."
1Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341355; RG11; piece 1355; folio 1464; page 2.
Mary Watson is listed as Wife; married; 29 years old; born at Stokenchurch, Oxford.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births DEC 1851; Wycombe; 6; 453; .
"SPRIGGS, Mary."3Civil Registration, Death - South Africa, Transvaal (www.familysearch.org).
"Name - Mary Watson, born Spriggs
Sex - Female
Age - 80 years
Race - European
Birthplace - England
Marital status - Widow
Occupation - Old Age Pensioner
Date of death - Eighth March 1930
Place of death - Imperial Street, Kasdepoort (sic?)
Usual place of residence - Klepspruest (sic?) district Krugersdorp
Intended place of burial - Roodespoort Cemetery
Causes of death - Senile decay...
Duration of illness - confined to bed one month."4Parish Registers - South Africa, Transvaal, Krugersdorp, Roodepoort (www.familysearch.org).
"Burials in the Parish of Roodepoort in the Division of Krugersdorp in the year 1930-31
Name - Mary Watson
Abode - Roodepoort
When buried - March 9th 1930
Age - 79
Ceremony performed by - J.B. Knowles."
1Civil Registration Index - Scotland, Birth 1882; Falkirk Burgh; 479/1 476.
"WATSON, Isabella Mountain."2Civil Registration Index - Scotland, Death 1886; Falkirk Burgh; 479/1 38.
"WATSON, Isabella Mountain; 4 years old; mother's maiden surname is SPRIGGS."
1Civil Registration Index - Scotland, Birth 1886; Ref 479/1 454; Falkirk Burgh.
"WATSON, William."
1Civil Registration Index - Scotland, Birth 1890; Falkirk Burgh; 479/1 386.
"WATSON, Henry Hamp."2Civil Registration Index - Scotland, Death 1891; Falkirk Burgh; 479/1 113.
"WATSON, Henry Hamp; 0 years old; mother's maiden surname is SPRIGGS."
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
"Baptisms 1803
September 18th
Charles son of Richard & Ann Barton."2Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
3Newspaper - Bucks Gazette, Page 4, 23 May 1829.
"MARRIED
On the 13th inst., at St. Pancras New Church Mr. Charles Barton, of the High Street, Wycombe, to Miss E. Suckling, second daughter of Mr. J. Suckling, of Little Canfield, Essex."
1England, Essex - Parish Registers 1538-1997 (www.FamilySearch.org).
Elizabeth, daughter of James and Sarah Suckling, baptised at Thaxted, Essex, on 31 October 1799.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Death Mar 1884; Wycombe; 3a; 354.
"BARTON, Elizabeth; 84 years old."3Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
4Newspaper - Bucks Gazette, Page 4, 23 May 1829.
"MARRIED
On the 13th inst., at St. Pancras New Church Mr. Charles Barton, of the High Street, Wycombe, to Miss E. Suckling, second daughter of Mr. J. Suckling, of Little Canfield, Essex."
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
"Page 44
Baptisms solemnized in the Parish of Chepping Wycombe in the County of Bucks in the Year 1834
No. 347
When baptized - May 11
Name - Emma
Parents - Charles & Elizabeth Barton
Abode - Wycombe
Father's occupation - Butcher
By Whom Ceremony Performed - R. W. Close, curate."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Deaths DEC 1878; Cookham; 2c; 287; .
"SCOTT, Thomas; 70 years old."2Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
"Page 135
Marriages solemnized in the Parish of West Wycombe in the County of Bucks in the Year 1831
No. 403
Thomas Scott of this parish and Hester Barnett of this parish were married in this church by Banns this fourth Day of October in the year One thousand eight hundred and thirty one, by me Isaac King, Curate. In the presence of Alfred Williams; and Hannah Williams."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Deaths JUN 1876; Cookham; 2c; 239; .
"SCOTT, Esther; 68 years old."2Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
"Page 135
Marriages solemnized in the Parish of West Wycombe in the County of Bucks in the Year 1831
No. 403
Thomas Scott of this parish and Hester Barnett of this parish were married in this church by Banns this fourth Day of October in the year One thousand eight hundred and thirty one, by me Isaac King, Curate. In the presence of Alfred Williams; and Hannah Williams."
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, Wooburn.
2Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, Wooburn.
1Census 1851 - England, FHL Film 193627; HO107; piece 1719; folio 29; page 2.
Betsy Scott is listed as daughter; 12 years old; at home; born at Bucks., Wooburn.2Civil Registration Index - England & Wales (https://www.gro.gov.uk), Birth Mar 1838; Wcombe; 6; 401.
"SCOTT, Elizabeth; mother's maiden surname is BARNETT."3Tombstone Inscription - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
Also of Grace Charlotte
"In Loving Memory of
Alfred Barton
who died Aug 15, 1935
Aged 78 years
his beloved wife
who died Nov 20 1935
Aged 78 years Rest in Peace Also of Elizabeth Scott who died June 16, 1903
Aged 65 years And of Ada daughter of Charles and Sarah Barton
who died Oct 21, 1931
Aged 73 years."
1Census 1851 - England, FHL Film 193627; HO107; piece 1719; folio 29; page 2.
Also living with them was Joseph Scott; grandson; 2 years old; born at Bucks., Wooburn.