Nicholas Rideout1
M, #58601, b. About 1797
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| Note | Nicholas Rideout, born at Maugerville, N.B., about 1797. It seems almostcertain (comment by George H. Hayward) other were other children bornbetween Thomas, b. c1790, and Nicholas, b. c1797, but if there wereGeorge has no record of them. The York County marriage records show thatNicholas Rideout and Hannah Ginson, both of Wakefield, were married 03Nov 1821, by F. Dibblee, in the presence of Thomas Rideout and LewisDibblee. This, of course, would be 'old Wakefield', which then was inthe County of York and included all the lands along both sides of theSaint John River from Woodstock north to about where Bath is nowlocated. Nicholas and Hannah (Ginson) Rideout are shown in both the 1851and 1861 Census records, living in what is now the Parish of Brighton, inCarleton County. They apparently had no children. |
| Birth | Nicholas Rideout was born About 1797, in Maugerville, Sunbury County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | He married Hannah Ginson on 3 November 1821.1 |
Citations
- [S988] unknown author, Pioneers of Carleton County, New Brunswick: privately published, February 1996). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Carleton County, New Brunswick.
Nicholas Rideout, Sr.1
M, #58602
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| Marriage | Nicholas Rideout, Sr., married Sarah Oliver. |
| Note | Most Rideouts of Carleton County are probably related. Chances are goodthey all descended from Nicholas and Sarah (Oliver) Rideout who came fromNew England and settled in Maugerville, Sunbury County, New Brunswick,Canada, probably in 1763. Nicholas and Sarah Rideout had about a dozenchildren, which was an average family in their time. At least three oftheir sons, Nicholas, Thomas and Oliver, removed with their families fromMaugerville and settled in Carleton County. Compiled by: George H. Hayward, 29 Leeds Drive, Fredericton, N.B., E3B 4S7 (506) 457-1306, 20 Jun 1985, Revised 7 Nov 1988. |
Citations
- [S988] unknown author, Pioneers of Carleton County, New Brunswick: privately published, February 1996). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Carleton County, New Brunswick.
Richard Strawhun1
M, #58606
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| Marriage | Richard Strawhun married. |
Citations
- [S1143] Sharon Rose (Mehner) Thompson, "Sharon Rose (Mehner) Thompson, compiled family records", (recipient, Donald R. Coy) (Sumner, Washington, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "Sharon Rose (Mehner) Thompson, compiled records".
Pauline Esther Mehner1
F, #58607, b. 14 January 1907, d. 17 November 1973
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| Name | Pauline Esther Mehner was also known as Pauline Esther Dewar. |
| Note | Pauline 'Esther' Mehner is in the 1923 Union (Bremerton) High SchoolAnnual. Later, Pauline earned her High School Education Life Diploma fromthe University of Washington in 1927. She was a High School Teacherteaching Commercial Subjects. Her religion was Congregational. She was a member of the Fauntleroy Community Church; Zeta Tau AlphaSorority; Maude Sawyer Arboretum Unit (Past President.) |
| Birth | She was born on 14 January 1907, in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USAG.2 |
| Marriage | She married Warren Lloyd Dewar, Sr., son of Saunders Dewar and Mary Warren, on 15 June 1934, in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USAG.1 |
| Death | Pauline Esther Mehner died on 17 November 1973 in Seattle, King County, Washington, USAG.2 |
Citations
- [S1143] Sharon Rose (Mehner) Thompson, "Sharon Rose (Mehner) Thompson, compiled family records", (recipient, Donald R. Coy) (Sumner, Washington, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "Sharon Rose (Mehner) Thompson, compiled records".
- [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".
Warren Lloyd Dewar, Sr.1
M, #58608, b. 12 June 1905, d. 15 December 1980
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| Birth | Warren Lloyd Dewar, Sr., was born on 12 June 1905, in Seattle, King County, Washington, USAG.2 |
| Marriage | He married Pauline Esther Mehner daughter of Paul Ernest Mehner and Isabella Agusta Stevenson-Hicks, on 15 June 1934, in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USAG.1 |
| Death | Warren Lloyd Dewar, Sr., died on 15 December 1980 in Seattle, King County, Washington, USAG.2 |
Citations
- [S1143] Sharon Rose (Mehner) Thompson, "Sharon Rose (Mehner) Thompson, compiled family records", (recipient, Donald R. Coy) (Sumner, Washington, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "Sharon Rose (Mehner) Thompson, compiled records".
- [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".
Jesse Jennings1
M, #58609, d. 1921
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Citations
- [S1143] Sharon Rose (Mehner) Thompson, "Sharon Rose (Mehner) Thompson, compiled family records", (recipient, Donald R. Coy) (Sumner, Washington, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "Sharon Rose (Mehner) Thompson, compiled records".
Dora Mable Ross1
F, #58610, b. 21 December 1877, d. June 1943
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| Name | Dora Mable Ross was also known as Dora Mable Jennings. |
| Name | She was also known as Dora Mable Jones. |
| Note | Dora Mable Ross remarried a man named Willian Jones. Dora died in June1943 in Colfax, Washington. She was blind - perhaps diabetes. |
| Birth | She was born on 21 December 1877, in Stratford, Hamilton County, Iowa, USAG.1 |
| Marriage | She married Jesse Jennings on 7 October 1900.1 |
| Marriage | She married W. A. Jones in 1932.1 |
| Death | She died in June 1943 in Colfax, Whitman County, Washington, USAG.1 |
Citations
- [S1143] Sharon Rose (Mehner) Thompson, "Sharon Rose (Mehner) Thompson, compiled family records", (recipient, Donald R. Coy) (Sumner, Washington, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "Sharon Rose (Mehner) Thompson, compiled records".
Robert 'R C' Cosby Ennis1
M, #58621, b. 15 November 1858, d. 13 November 1925
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| Note | Robert 'R.C.' Cosby Ennis was born on his parents farm near Brussels,Ontario. He was the eldest of twelve children born to Tom and FannyEnnis. He lived at home and helped with finances until the day he was21. R. C. went to the states and worked for McKenzie and Mann on theNorthern Pacific Railroad which was being built from coast to coast. Heworked for them for three years as a cook. R.C. returned to Ontario andthen went to Neepawa, Manitoba where he started a General Store. Hereturned to Ontario and married Meanue Cox in Listowel, Ontario in 1886.Meanue lived on a farm about two miles from the Ennis farm. The Coxhomestead is still farmed by the Cox family (1979). It was purchasedfrom the Crown in 1864. R.C. and Meanue went to Neepawa to start theirmarried life in a large three story house on First Street. They had four children, Maude born 1887, George 1889, Carl 1893, and Tom1897. Maude died of scarlet fever when she was six years of age, justfive days before her brother, Carl was born. Meanue was very active inChurch work. She was president of the Women's Christian Temperance Unionin Neepawa. After owning the general store for three years, R.C. sold it and built aflour mill which included five acres of land. It was called TheBeautiful Plains Milling Co. He also became the owner of a farmmachinery agency and a lumber yard. He had a grain elevator at Neepawa,Franklin and one in Dauphin. R.C. was on the school board, town council,president of the Turf Club and elected to the Board of Trade, R. C. hiredmen and teams for the Northern Pacific Railway for the Portage-NeepawaBranch in 1899. R.C. was elected as a Liberal M.P. in December 1899. The conservatives paid the bank manager $1,500 to call in R.C.'s$100,000.00 credit note, which forced R.C. to sell out and give up hisnewly elected seat. He sold his implement business in 1899 to theCrawford Co. That same year he sold his lumber business to Messrs. JohnLaw and Arch Cumming. The bank manager lost his job. In the spring of1900 the flour and seed store in Dauphin was destroyed by fire. R.C.salvaged enough money to start a railroad contracting business. In the spring of 1902 he contracted to put in the grades in Manitoba forthe Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Northern. He worked near Brandon,Forrest, Russell and Kelwood. He had camps in the winter months at RainyRiver, Riding Mountain and McCreary. 1904 saw him working from Kamsackto Saskatoon, Ross Burn Line and Brookdale-Varcoe Line. 1905 he workedon the grading for the CNR line to Prince Albert and from Virden toHartney. 1906 he worked north of Brandon. In 1906 the Ennis family soldtheir home to M.P. John Crawford. The family spent a year at Forrestbefore moving on to Balcarres, Saskatchewan in 1907. In Saskatchewan he worked on the Grand Trunk (CNR) from Melville toNakomis in 1907. In 1908 he worked from Nakomis west and in 1909 fromMelville to Regina. In the spring of 1910 the family went to homesteadnear Seniac, Saskatchewan. R.C. and sons George and Carl each got halfsection of land. Thomas was too young and had to wait until 1914 to geta half section. George Ennis worked on the railroad with his fathersince 1906. Carl worked on the railroad during 1909. In 1912, R.C. went to La Pas to work on the railroad between there andChurchill. He was walking Boss for McMillan Bros. In 1914 the warbrought work to an end and he returned to the farm, which the boys hadbeen working while he was away. He farmed until he died of stomachcancer in 1925 and is buried in Neepawa, Manitoba. Meanue Ennis lived atthe farm and in 1932, she moved into Macklin to live with her son, Carl,until she died in 1945 at the age of 89. |
| Birth | Robert 'R C' Cosby Ennis was born on 15 November 1858, in on the farm near Cranbrook, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | He married Meanue Cox on 1 October 1886, in Listowel, Perth County, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | He died on 13 November 1925 in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.1 |
Children with Meanue Cox b. 25 September 1856, d. 16 July 1945
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Meanue Cox1
F, #58622, b. 25 September 1856, d. 16 July 1945
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| Name | Meanue Cox was also known as Meanue Ennis. |
| Note | Meanue Ennis lived at the farm and in 1932, she moved into Macklin tolive with her son, Carl, until she died in 1945 at the age of 89. |
| Birth | She was born on 25 September 1856, in Macklin, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | She married Robert 'R C' Cosby Ennis son of Richard Thomas Ennis and Francis 'Fanny' Jane Taylor, on 1 October 1886, in Listowel, Perth County, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | Meanue Cox died on 16 July 1945.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Maude Ennis1
F, #58623, b. 7 July 1887, d. 15 February 1893
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| Birth | Maude Ennis was born on 7 July 1887, in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | She died on 15 February 1893 in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
George Ernest Ennis1
M, #58624, b. 10 April 1889, d. 8 June 1958
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| Note | George Ernest Ennis was the second child born to Robert Cosby and MeanueEnnis in Neepawa, Manitoba. In 1907 the family moved to Balcarres,Saskatchewan. The family later homesteaded eighteen miles west of Unity,Saskatchewan. In Saskatoon, on November 26, 1921 he married Dorothy JeanMartin of Rutland, Saskatchewan. Dorothy had been born in Oklahoma andmoved to Saskatchewan with her family in 1910. Dorothy went to HighSchool in Chetopa, Kansas and taught school in Saskatchewan for a shorttime. She later worked in a post office in Bradwell, Saskatchewan beforeshe married George. In 1927, with two children, Muriel, born November15, 1922 and Jean born May 29, 1926, they left the farm and purchased ahotel in Erskine, Alberta and stayed there until 1937, when theirmarriage broke up. George left Erskine in 1940 and went into the butcher business inEdmonton, Alberta until ill health in 1957. He moved to Calgary andstayed with his daughters until his death in June, 1958. |
| Birth | George Ernest Ennis was born on 10 April 1889, in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | He married Doorthy Martin on 26 November 1921, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | He died on 8 June 1958 in Carlgary, Alberta, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Doorthy Martin1
F, #58625, b. 30 October 1901
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| Name | Doorthy Martin was also known as Doorthy Ennis. |
| Note | Dorothy had been born in Oklahoma and moved to Saskatchewan with herfamily in 1910. Dorothy went to High School in Chetopa, Kansas andtaught school in Saskatchewan for a short time. She later worked in apost office in Bradwell, Saskatchewan before she married George. In1927, with two children, Muriel, born November 15, 1922 and Jean born May29, 1926, they left the farm and purchased a hotel in Erskine, Albertaand stayed there until 1937, when their marriage broke up. |
| Birth | She was born on 30 October 1901, in Salt Fork, Grant County, Oklahoma, USAG.1 |
| Marriage | She married George Ernest Ennis son of Robert 'R C' Cosby Ennis and Meanue Cox, on 26 November 1921, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Susan Margaret Ennis1
F, #58626, b. 8 October 1860, d. 7 January 1926
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| Name | Susan Margaret Ennis was also known as Susan Margaret Long. |
| Marriage | She married Jacob Long. |
| Note | Susan was the second child born to Tom and Fanny Ennis on their farm nearCranbrook, Ontario. Susan married Jacob Long and raised a family ofnine children, the last two being twins. Jacob's parents last name wasLang, but he change his last name to Long. Note: Cranbrook is no longer atown, it was probably absorbed by the city of Brussels, Ontario, perSherrie Lyne (Ennis) Halme Haines, author of the second half of 'EnnisHistory' per phone call to Donald Raymond Coy, January 4th, 1999. Susan and Jacob had a Hotel at Cranbrook, Ontario. Susan took care ofher father, after her mother died. Thomas Ennis died in 1925, the sameyear as his first born, Robert Cosby Ennis. Susan died the followingyear in 1926. |
| Birth | She was born on 8 October 1860, in on the farm near Cranbrook, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | She died on 7 January 1926 in Atwood, Perth County, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
Children with Jacob Long b. 22 November 1853, d. 10 February 1927
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Mary Ann Ennis1
F, #58627, b. 13 September 1862, d. 4 September 1927
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| Name | Mary Ann Ennis was also known as Mary Ann Hamilton. |
| Note | Mary Ann Ennis was third born to Fanny and Tom Ennis on the farm nearCranbook, Ontario. In Brussels, Ontario on February 7, 1883 she marriedJohn R. Hamilton at age 21 at which time they moved to Manitoba. They farmed in the Neepawa district and their three children were allborn in Neepawa, Manitoba. In 1904, the Hamilton family moved to Edmonton, Alberta where Mary Annresided until her death at age 64. |
| Birth | She was born on 13 September 1862, in on the farm near Cranbrook, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | She married John Richard Hamilton on 7 February 1883, in Brussels, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | She died on 4 September 1927 in Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Francis 'Frank' Ennis1
M, #58628, b. 12 February 1865, d. 15 November 1919
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| Note | Francis 'Frank' Ennis was the fourth child born to Tom and Fanny (Taylor)Ennis on their farm near Cranbrook, Ontario. Frank moved to the Neepawa,Manitoba district in the fall of 1897 at the age of 32. He bought out A.B. Elliott on the S.E. 32-15-16 and several other pieces of land in theSpringhill district. On June 24, 1898 the following article appeared inthe Neepawa Press: 'Frank Ennis brought into our office Wednesday a bunch of wheat measuring338' in length, planted on the 20th of April, allowing the grain to getroot and start growing, this grain has averaged about 6' per week ornearly an inch a day. This grain will grow another foot before maturityand Mr. Ennis says he has 200 acres as good as the sample.' On March 27, 1901, Frank married Jessie Jane Smith. Jessie's brother,Frederick James Smith, later married Frank's sister Elizabeth. Frankeventually bought a farm two miles north of Eden, Manitoba. On November15, 1919, Frank had gone to the stable to do chores taking a lantern withhim. As he did not return within a reasonable time a messenger soughtthe reason and found he had dropped dead. Frank was 54 years old. In 1920 the family moved into Neepawa and rentedthe farm. Minerva, Cliff, Lorna, and their mother Jessie, returned towork the farm. Lorna married in 1930 and moved to the Springhilldistrict. Jessie died in 1938. Minerva and Cliff died in 1974.Minerva moved into Neepawa where she still resides (1979.) The marriage of Jessie Jane Smith to Francis 'Frank' Ennis Neepawa Press Newspaper Tuesday, April 2, 1901 Ennis-Smith A quiet, but very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday, March 27th, atthe residence of the Messrs. Smith, two miles north of Neepawa, when Mr.Frank Ennis was married to Miss Jessie Smith, second daughter of GeoSmith Sr. The guests at the wedding were not numerous consisting chiefly ofrelatives of the Bride and Groom. At 5 o'clock to the music of thewedding march, played by Miss Flo Smith, sister of the bride, the bridalparty entered the parlor, the bride on the arm of her father, who gaveher away. The knot was tied by Rev. Mr. Wood, Incumbent of St. JamesChurch, Neepawa. The bridesmaid was Miss Lizzie Ennis, sister of thegroom, while Mr. Fred Smith, brother of the bride, fulfilled the dutiesof groomsman. The bride was very becomingly attired in pearl grey, trimmed with shellpink satin and over lace. The bridesmaid was also dressed in pearl grey,trimmed with pink satin. After the ceremony the party partook of anelaborate repast, waited on by the three Misses Smith and Miss M.Mitchell, cousins of the bride, and Miss Flo Smith, her sister. The bride was the recipient of some very valuable and useful presents,among which was a valuable gold watch and chain, the gift of the groom.In the evening, a dance was given by the groom at his residence nearby,to the wedding guests and a large party of his friends. Dancing wasindulged in till a late hour, when the company dispersed, wishing thenewly married pair many years of happy life. |
| Birth | Francis 'Frank' Ennis was born on 12 February 1865, in on the farm near Cranbrook, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | He married Jesse Jane Smith daughter of George Smith, Sr.,, on 27 March 1901, in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | Francis 'Frank' Ennis died on 15 November 1919 in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Jessie Lavania Ennis1
F, #58629, b. 25 December 1867, d. 1 October 1949
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| Name | Jessie Lavania Ennis was also known as Jessie Lavania Brown. |
| Birth | She was born on 25 December 1867, in on the farm near Cranbrook, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | She married John Tucker Brown in 1893, in Stratford, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | She died on 1 October 1949 in Brussels, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG. Obituary of Jessie Lavina (Ennis) Brown as it appeared in the Stratford,Perth County, Ontario Newspaper. 'Mrs. Jessie Lavina Brown, 134 Caledonia Street, Stratford, widow of JohnTucker Brown, died Friday evening in the Stratford General Hospital whereshe had been a patient for the past six weeks. She had been in failinghealth since last May. Mrs. Brown was in her 81st year. Born on the25th of December, 1867, in Grey Township, near Brussels, she was thedaughter of the late Richard Thomas Ennis and Fannie Taylor Ennis.Following her marriage 56 years ago she and her husband came to Stratfordto make their home. Mr. Brown died in 1925. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church. She belonged toL.O.L. No. 171. Surviving are two sons, Frank, Toronto and Carl,Kitchener: and two daughters (Beatrice) Mrs. D. Nairn, Toronto and(Evelyn) Mrs. W. G. Kay, Mimico. There are three brothers, Fred Ennis,Walton, William Ennis, Rupert, Idaho, and Sidney Ennis, Kelwood, Manitobaand one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Winnipeg, Man. Also surviving are11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The body is resting at theGreenwood-Gilbert Funeral Home, 46 Erie Street, where Rev. Earl E.hopper, of Memorial Baptist Church will conducted a service at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Burial will follow in Brussels. Cemetery.' NOTE: See Thomas Ennis notes written by Sherrie Lyne (Ennis) Halme Hainesabout mentioning Richard Thomas Ennis, which is mentioned above in paragraph two.1 |
| Burial | She was buried in Brussels Cemetery, Brussels, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Ellady Jane Ennis1
F, #58630, b. 28 March 1870, d. 13 March 1909
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| Name | Ellady Jane Ennis was also known as Ellady Jane McLaughlin. |
| Birth | She was born on 28 March 1870, in on the farm near Cranbrook, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | She married William Alfred McLaughlin in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | She died on 13 March 1909 in Brussels, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG. Gone to her Reward - Ellady Ennis. Neepawa Press, March, 1909 Neepawa, Manitoba On Saturday afternoon, March 13, 1909, Ellady Ennis, beloved wife of Wm.A. McLaughlin, bade farewell to her earthly friends with the joyous anticipation of a happy reunion in the sweet bye and bye. She had been sick for some time, but was thought to be improving, when swiftly and silently 'as a thief in the night' the change came and despite all that skilled doctors, nurses and loving friends could do she passes to her reward greatly lamented. Her demise came as a shock to the community as she was very highly esteemed by all who knew her and the general feeling is that the neighborhood is poorer by having to give up this noble little woman. The bereaved husband, sisters and brothers may rest assured that the people of Glendale sympathize very deeply with them in their great sorrow. Just thirteen years before the day she died, with her sister Lizzie, now Mrs. Fred J. Smith, of Kelwood, she landed in Neepawa from their home in Cranbrook. That sister was with her at the last and it was to her Mrs. McLaughlin bequeathed the sacred trust of caring for her baby daughters 8 days old. But our hearts go out in sympathy to the aged parents in Ontario, stricken with grief as they await the coming of the train which brings the beloved daughter home again dead, and in this way we ask them to accept the heartfelt sympathy of the many friends she made while in the west.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Sydney Melville Ennis1
M, #58631, b. 6 May 1872, d. 4 July 1950
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| Birth | Sydney Melville Ennis was born on 6 May 1872, in on the farm near Cranbrook, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Gourlay on 2 August 1900, in Brandon, Manitoba, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | He died on 4 July 1950 in Kelwood, Manitoba, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Joseph 'Joe' Morden Ennis1
M, #58632, b. 16 March 1874, d. 3 June 1911
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| Note | Joseph Morden Ennis was eighth born to Tom and Fanny Ennis on their farmnear Cranbrook, Ontario. He moved to Neepawa, Manitoba as a young man.He erected a new stable at the rear of his residence on seventh street inJune of 1899. March 3, 1900 he married 'Avie' Galloway of Franklin,Manitoba. 'Wedding of Joseph Morden Ennis to Martha Aveline Galloway Neepawa Press Newspaper Saturday, March 10, 1900 'On February 28th another wedding took place at the residence of thebride's father, Mr. Wn. Galloway. The union of Mr. Jos. Ennis and EvaGalloway was consummated by Rev. Paterson of Neepawa at four 0'clock. Ayoung lady from Minnedosa acted as best maid to the bride and Miss MaudGalloway acted as maid of honour, while a brother of the bridegroomassisted him through his trying ordeal. At the close of the ceremony theusual congratulations were extended to the happy couple and a bounteousspread partaken of by something over 80 invited guests who showed theirrespects to the newly married couple by the many beautiful, useful andcostly presents that were brought. The evening was spent in social chat,games and dancing. When the company broke up the bridegroom and bridewent to their future home in Neepawa while many of the young men wenthome to mourn over the loss to them of another of Glendale's fairmaidens.' In April of that year he took over the Carberry stage line. Joe ownedand operated the Grand Central livery feed and sale stable in Neepawa.The first son born to Joe and Avie - Morden Thomas Ennis was born inFebruary, 1901 and died aged 8 months that same year. Joe sold cattle aswell as horses and buggies and was also poundkeeper for ward one in1901. On Labor Day 1902, Joe captured first prize money at Shoal Lakewith on of his livery horses. A second son, Murray Joseph Ennis was bornDecember 7,1902. Joe and Avie owned and operated the Simpson House inNeepawa. February, 1904 an article appeared in the 'Neepawa Press' 'Anothercharge of illegally selling liquor was laid against Jos. Ennis of theSimpson House last week and disposed of by Magistrate Gordon with a fineof $50.00 and costs.' In March, 1905 a third son was born, William Edgar Ennis, he died August12, 1905, aged five months. Headlines appeared in the 'Neepawa Press' of November 3, 1905 'A FINEIMPOSED ON JNO O'REILLY FOR SHIPPING HIS GOODS TO JOS ENNIS OF NEEPAWA,AN APPEAL WILL BE TAKEN TO A HIGHER COURT - A TEST CASE.' A trial ofJno O'Reily of Portage la Prairie on a charge of selling intoxicatingliquors to Jos. Ennis of Neepawa, who is designated an unlicenseddealer. J. O'Reilly was later fined $100.00. The Simpson House was destroyed by fire on April 9, 1906. Joe purchasedthe Klondike Hotel but later that year closed it and on October 10, 1906departed for Buchanan, Saskatchewan where he leased the new Windsor Hotelfor which a license was assured. R. Sheppard came from Rapid City, South Dakota, to join Joe in theWindsor Hotel at Buchanan. It was in Winnipeg, 1911 that Joe died at theage of 37, leaving his wife, Avie and one son, Murray Joseph Ennis. Avieremarried eighteen years later to Alex Forsyth. Murray settled inWinnipeg and married Marion Annie McMullan and is now retired from theGreat West Life Assurance Company of Winnipeg. |
| Birth | Joseph 'Joe' Morden Ennis was born on 16 March 1874, in on the farm near Cranbrook, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | He married Martha Aveline 'Avie' Galloway daughter of William Galloway, on 10 March 1900, in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | Joseph 'Joe' Morden Ennis died on 3 June 1911 in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Ennis1
F, #58633, b. 2 December 1876, d. 14 December 1966
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| Name | Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Ennis was also known as Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Smith. |
| Note | Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Ennis was born on her parents farm near Cranbrook (nowBrussels), Ontario. She was the ninth born of a family of twelve. OnMarch 13, 1897 Lizzie, age 21, and her older sister Ella, age 27 arrivedin Neepawa, Manitoba to work for their brother Robert Cosby Ennis (R.C.). 'Neepawa Press, Neepawa, Manitoba Tuesday, December 3, 1901 Ennis-Smith A very pretty event took place at the residence of Mr. Frank Ennis on theevening of November 27 at 5 o'clock p.m. when two of Neepawa's mostpopular young people were united in the holy bonds of wedlock,contracting parties being Miss Lizzie Ennis to Mr. T. J. Smith. Thebride was assisted by her niece, Miss Maggie Hamilton, Oberon, while Mr.W.S. Smith, brother of the groom fulfilled the duties of groomsman. Theceremony was performed by the Rev. A.W. Woods, incumbent of St. Jameschurch, Neepawa. The bride looked charming in a gown of navy blue ladiescloth with trimmings of cream duchess satin and rhinestones. Thebridesmaid also looked charming in a gown of navy blue serge withtrimmings of cream satin and applique. After receiving the heartycongratulations of those present, the guests adjourned to the dining roomwhere they did ample justice to the good things provided. In the eveninga reception was held at the residence of the groom's father, Mr. Geo.Smith Sr., where over 100 invited guests tripped the light fantasticuntil early morn. The popularity of the young couple was fully testifiedby the numerous and valuable presents received. On November 27, 1901 Lizzie married Frederick James Smith, who wasfarming in the Neepawa District. In 1904, they moved to the KelwoodDistrict, Manitoba to farm. On March 13, 1909 after the death of hersister,Ella, Lizzie received the care and trust of Ella's eight day olddaughter, Gladys Ellady McLaughlin. Lizzie cared for Gladys until Glady'sfather remarried. In 1912 Fred was employed by the Forestry Department starting as a timberinspector. In November, 1912 their first son Elmor Francis died and wasburied in Kelwood, Manitoba. When Fred died in 1933 in Dauphin,Manitoba, Elmor Francis was moved and buried in Dauphin with his father. Lizzie lived with her daughter, Marjorie Winnifred Smith Ramsden inToronto until her death in 1966. Lizzie was the last of Tom and Fanny'stwelve children to survive. |
| Birth | She was born on 2 December 1876, in on the farm near Cranbrook, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | She married Frederick James Smith son of George Smith, Sr.,, on 27 November 1901, in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | She died on 14 December 1966 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Burial | She was buried in Dauphin, Manitoba, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
William 'Will' Thomas Ennis1
M, #58634, b. 15 January 1879, d. 28 April 1966
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| Note | William 'Will' Thomas Ennis was the tenth child born to Tom and FannyEnnis on their farm near Cranbrook, Ontario. Will moved to Idaho when hewas twenty-three. On November 16, 1904 Will married Hattie MatildaLarson in Pocatello, Idaho. Will worked for the Union Pacific Railroadfor awhile and later homesteaded a ranch in Minidoka county and was infarming and livestock. Hattie and Will raised a family of four boys andtwo girls. They lived in Bellevue, Idaho from 1930 to 1942. In 1942Hattie and Will operated a rooming house in Rupert, Idaho until theyretired to a residence. |
| Birth | William 'Will' Thomas Ennis was born on 15 January 1879, in on the farm near Cranbrook, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | He married Hattie Matilda Larson on 16 November 1904, in Pocatello, Bannock County, USAG.1 |
| Death | He died on 28 April 1966 in Rupert, Minidoka County, Idaho, USAG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Frederick Athol Ennis1
M, #58635, b. 12 January 1881, d. 19 September 1951
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| Note | Frederick Athol Ennis was the eleventh born to Fanny and Tom Ennis ontheir farm near Cranbrook, Ontario. Fred married Ethel Sarah Wilson inNiagara Falls, Ontario. They raised a family of five children. Ethelworked as a seamstress and dressmaker until her marriage. Fred worked as a painter, teamster and farmer. |
| Birth | Frederick Athol Ennis was born on 12 January 1881, in on the farm near Cranbrook, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | He married Ethel Sarah Wilson on 7 July 1908, in Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls County, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | He died on 19 September 1951 in Brussels, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Minerva Jane Ennis1
F, #58636, b. 6 March 1884, d. 18 December 1903
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| Name | Minerva Jane Ennis was also known as Minerva Jane Hollinger. |
| Note | Minerva Jane Ennis was the twelfth and last child born to Fanny and TomEnnis at their farm near Cranbrook, Ontario. At age 19 Minerva marriedJake Hollinger. Mrs. John Meadows and Ben Dark were the witnesses attheir wedding. The wedding took place at the Methodist Church, WesleyCousins was the minister. William Edgar was born to Minerva and Jake onOctober 18, 1903. Exactly two months later Minerva died. Edgar wasraised mainly by his grandparents - Fanny and Tom Ennis, with the help ofMrs. John Meadows. |
| Birth | She was born on 6 March 1884, in on the farm near Cranbrook, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | She married Jacob 'Jake' Hollinger on 24 June 1903, in Brussels, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | She died on 18 December 1903 in Brussels, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
William 'Carl' Carl Ennis1
M, #58637, b. 20 February 1893, d. 18 October 1964
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| Note | William Carl 'Carl' Ennis was born in Neepawa, Manitoba in 1893, thethird child born to R. C. and Meanue Ennis. Cal's sister, Maude, diedjust five days before he was born. Carl left Neepawa with his parents in1906. They lived in Forrest, Manitoba for a short time before moving onto Balcarres, Saskatchewan until they took up homesteads near Senlac,Saskatchewan in 1910. Carl worked with his father on the railroad for ayear or two before they went farming. He had a half section of land andfarmed it until 1929. He decided to go to Edmonton and learn embalmingand funeral arranging. Carl apprenticed for a year to learn the businessbefore returning to Macklin, Saskatchewan to start his own undertakingbusiness. He stayed in business until a couple of years before his death. Carl never married, but his mother, Meanue Ennis and her sister HattieCox, lived with him from 1932 until they died. |
| Birth | William 'Carl' Carl Ennis was born on 20 February 1893, in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | He died on 18 October 1964 in Macklin, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Thomas 'Tom' Leslie Ennis1
M, #58638, b. 27 January 1897
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| Note | Thomas 'Tom' Leslie Ennis was the fourth child born to Robert Cosby andMeanue (Cox) Ennis in Neepawa, Manitoba in the year 1897. When Tom waseleven months old his mother took him and his brothers, George and Cal,to Brussels, Ontario on December 21, 1898 on the excursion train to visithis maternal and paternal grandparents. In June, 1906 the family moved to Forrest, Manitoba for the summer whereR.C. was working on the Grand Trunk Railroad. In May, 1906 Tom and hismother, Meanue, travelled by train to Vancouver, British Columbia tovisit George Cox, Meanue's brother. The family moved in June, 1907 to Balcarres, Saskatchewan as R.C.'s workwith the railroad construction business progressed westward. In 1910 thefamily took up homesteads in the Senlac area. In the spring of 1922 Tommarried Lula Myrle Barnes, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the year1900. At the age of twelve, Lula came to the Senlac area with herparents, Clyde and Catherine Barnes who took up homesteading. Lulaworked as a telephone operator in Senlac. Tom and Lula farmed Section 5,Tp. 40. R. 25, W3M after they were married. They raised registered Clydesdale horses. In December, 1940 their son,Harold, moved west to Victoria to work on a farm. In the spring of 1941Tom, Lula, and their three daughters, Evelyn, Helen and Ethel moved toSaannichton, British Columbia, which is just north of Victoria, B.C. andrented a house. Tom worked in construction on the Patricia Bay Airport. In 1943 they purchased a home and fifty acres in the Cobble Hill area,which is about 68 miles north of Victoria, where Tom worked in the forestindustry. After retiring in 1963 they moved to Victoria. |
| Birth | Thomas 'Tom' Leslie Ennis was born on 27 January 1897, in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | He married Lula Myrle Barnes daughter of Clyde Barnes and Catherine Catherine, on 8 March 1922, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Muriel Kathleen Ennis1
F, #58639, b. 15 November 1922
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| Name | Muriel Kathleen Ennis was also known as Muriel Kathleen Foxcroft. |
| Birth | She was born on 15 November 1922, in Unity, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | She married William Gordon Foxcroft on 5 June 1944, in Calgary, Alberta, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Jean Gwenolyn Ennis1
F, #58640, b. 29 May 1926
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| Name | Jean Gwenolyn Ennis was also known as Jean Gwenolyn Pritchard. |
| Birth | She was born on 29 May 1926, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | She married Floyd Pritchard on 5 August 1948, in Calgary, Alberta, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
William Gordon Foxcroft1
M, #58641, b. 4 March 1920
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Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Floyd Pritchard1
M, #58644, b. 29 November 1914
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Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Lula Myrle Barnes1
F, #58648, b. 3 April 1900, d. 30 August 1972
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| Name | Lula Myrle Barnes was also known as Lula Myrle Ennis. |
| Note | At the age of twelve, Lula came to the Senlac area with her parents,Clyde and Catherine Barnes who took up homesteading. Lula worked as atelephone operator in Senlac. Tom and Lula farmed Section 5, Tp. 40. R. 25, W3M after they were married. |
| Birth | She was born on 3 April 1900, in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USAG.1 |
| Marriage | She married Thomas 'Tom' Leslie Ennis son of Robert 'R C' Cosby Ennis and Meanue Cox, on 8 March 1922, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.1 |
| Death | Lula Myrle Barnes died on 30 August 1972 in Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Harold Edward Ennis1
M, #58649, b. 16 October 1922
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| Note | In December, 1940 their son, Harold, moved west to Victoria to work on afarm. |
| Birth | Harold Edward Ennis was born on 16 October 1922, in On the farm in Selac, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.1 |
| Marriage | He married Bernice Irene Wright on 5 August 1944, in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, CanadaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.
Bernice Irene Wright1
F, #58650, b. 13 July 1925
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Citations
- [S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.