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10. Augusta Alice8 JUDD (child of Emma7Balaam, Daniel6, William5, James4, Joseph3, Henry2, John1);[253],[254] born 26 Sep 1865 at 8 Moselle Street, Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[255],[256] married Samuel William Marchment, son of Samuel Jasper Marchment and Mary Ann Copeland, 6 Sep 1884 at Hazelton Avenue Congregational Church, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Samuel was an excavator, and Methodist, and Augusta was Baptist. Emma Judd and A. E. Ward witnessed, with John Salmon officiating;[257],[258] died at the home of her daughter 25 Oct 1961 at 26 Humber Trail, Humber Crest, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 96.[259],[260],[261]

In 1885, Augusta Alice Judd and Samuel William Marchment lived at 132 Victoria, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[262] Between 1886 and 1887, Augusta Alice Judd and Samuel William Marchment lived at 717 Yonge, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[263] Between 1888 and 1889, Augusta Alice Judd and Samuel William Marchment lived at 826 Yonge St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, and were joined by Samuel's parents and two brother's families (at the address).[264],[265] In 1890, Augusta Alice Judd and Samuel William Marchment lived at 48 Macpherson Ave W, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[266] She and Samuel William Marchment appeared on the census of 1891 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where the family was Baptist, and Samuel (41) was a contractor building 3 houses at the time, employing 10 people. Augusta (25), Sidney (15), Ethel (5) and Muriel (3) were also present. They lived next to Thomas Beaver, Sam's former brother-in-law.[267],[268] In 1891, Augusta Alice Judd and Samuel William Marchment lived at 38 Adelaide St W, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[269] Between 1891 and 1892, Augusta Alice Judd and Samuel William Marchment lived at 848 Dovercourt Rd., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, joined by Gussie's mother and siblings. The city directory also shows S.W. Marchment & Co. then used both 9 Queen St. E and 912 Yonge St.[270],[271] In 1893, Augusta Alice Judd and Samuel William Marchment lived at 412 Delaware, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[272] Between 1894 and 1895, Augusta Alice Judd and Samuel William Marchment lived at 22 Gwynne, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, including Gussie's mother and brother.[273] Between 1896 and 1897, Augusta Alice Judd and Samuel William Marchment lived at 66 River St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[274] Between 1898 and 1900, Augusta Alice Judd and Samuel William Marchment lived at 33 River St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, joined again by Gussie's mother.[275] She and Samuel William Marchment appeared on the census of 1901 at 19 Sultan St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where the family was Baptist, in a 7 room house. Samuel (51), Augusta (35), Ethel (15), Muriel (12), Harold 8), Mabel (5), and Norman (2) were present.[276] Between 1901 and 1902, Augusta Alice Judd and Samuel William Marchment lived at 19 Sultan, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[277] Between 1903 and 1907, Augusta Alice Judd and Samuel William Marchment lived at 1075 Queen St. W., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[278] In 1906 Augusta and Samuel began travelling to the United States.[279] Between 1907 and 1928, Augusta Alice Judd and Samuel William Marchment lived at 489 Marion, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[280] Samuel and Gussie travelled to Ireland to visit the parents of future son-in-law Robert Boyd Jr. in Coleraine, County Derry, arriving in Queenstown possibly 9 Oct 1908 on the RMS Mauretania. There are several photos taken from the deck. They also visited M. Judd on Kings Rd, Tottenham. For their return trip, they departed on the RMS Lusitania from Liverpool on 5 Dec, and arrived at New York on 12 Dec 1908. Sam was described as 5 ft 10.5 inches, with fair hair and blue eyes. Gussie was 5 ft 7 in. with fair hair and brown eyes. They declared they had visited the United States at various times.[281],[282],[283],[284],[285],[286] She and Samuel William Marchment with Harold (15), Mabel (14), and Norman (10) and Emma Judd (70), entered the US at Detroit on the way to visit William Allen at 3037 Clinton Ave, Los Angeles, California. They travelled by train. Sam was a builder/contractor, brought $500, was 5ft 11in tall, of fair complexion, brown hair and eyes on 15 Jan 1910.[287],[288] She and Samuel William Marchment appeared on the census of 1911 at 489 Marion St. W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; where Samuel (62) was head of the family, a contractor, with Augusta (46), Muriel (23) and her husband Robert Boyd (26) a bookkeeper and daughter Margaret (2 mo.), Harold (18), Mabel (15), and Norman (12) were present. Daughter Ethel (25) and her husband Earnest Tregaskes (31) a bookeeper were recorded there (though they lived at 206 Pearson). All were Baptist except the Tregaskes who were Anglican.[289] Samuel and Augusta travelled overseas in 1914, returning aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II, departing Southampton 20 May, arriving New York 26 May 1914.[290] Sam, Gussie and Mabel entered the US at Port Huron, travelling to Los Angeles to visit Emma Felat (Gussie's sister), though they mispelled her name as Trillet.[291] On 2 Oct 1919, Augusta and Samuel crossed into the U.S. at Buffalo, and completed information cards, describing thier last visit was in 1912, now visiting Sam's sister Mary Davis, then a friend in Los Angeles for 6 months. Gussie was 5ft 4in tall, with fair complexion, brown hair and blue eyes, and Sam was 5ft 11in, hair light grey with grey eyes. Norman accompanied them.[292] She and Samuel William Marchment appeared on the census of 1921 at 489 Marion St. W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada; where Samuel W. Marchment (69) was a contractor, with Margaret [sic. sb Augusta] (67), Norman (28) a salesman, his wife Dorothy (24), and Margaret (26) were present.[293] On 26 Feb 1923, Augusta legally entered the U.S. for permanent residence at Port Huron.[294] Between 1925 and 1927, Augusta Alice Judd and Samuel William Marchment lived at 303 12th Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., California, United States of America, with Harold.[295],[296] In 1928, Augusta Alice Judd lived at 303 12th Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., California, United States of America.[297] She and Harold William Marchment appeared on the census of 1930 at Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., California, United States of America; where mother Augusta (63), described as an alien to the US, and Harold W (37), a real estate salesman, divorced, and also an alien, were present.[298] She and Harold William Marchment appeared on the census of 1940 at 303 12th Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., California, United States of America; where Alice (Gussie) was 74 and widowed, with son Harold W (46) seeking work, having been a bookkeeper at the Inspection Office previously, with a 4-year College education. Gussie declared she reached only the 4th grade of elementary school.[299] In 1945, Augusta Alice Judd lived at 303 12th Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., California, United States of America.[300] On 27 Apr 1945 Augusta was described while crossing into the U.S. at Niagara Falls as: nationality British, 5ft 2in, 145 lbs., hair grey, eyes blue.[294] Between 1947 and 1961, Augusta Alice Judd lived at 26 Humber Trail, Humber Crest, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[301]

Samuel William MARCHMENT[302],[303] was born on 14 Mar 1849 at 10 Portland Street, Fulham, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[304],[305],[306],[307],[308] He married Catherine Beaver, daughter of William Beaver and Caroline Grove, on 6 Apr 1868 at St Stephen, Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith, Co. Middlesex, England; where Samuel (20) was a coal porter, son of Samuel Jasper Marchment, and Catherine (20) was a spinster, and daughter of William Beaver, witnessed by Mary Ann Marchment and Richard Davis.[309],[310],[311] He died on 5 Mar 1928 at Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., California, United States of America, at age 78.[312],[313] He and Catherine Beaver lived in 1868 at 12 Southbrook St., Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith, Co. Middlesex, England.[314],[315] He and Catherine Beaver appeared on the census of Apr 1871 at 15 Warwick Terrace, Kensington, London, Co. Middlesex, England; where Samuel (23) was a coal porter, and Catherine (23) was present. The widow Harriett Adams (41), char woman, and her son Thomas (11), and Michael Cavanagh (70) a locksmith, and his wife Margaret (69) also lived there.[316],[317] He and Thomas Beaver emigrated on 15 Jul 1871 to Québec City, Québec, Canada; being brothers-in-law, having departed from London, England on S.S. Thames, 28 Jun 1871.[318],[319] In 1871, Samuel William Marchment lived at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, intending to acquire land and settle there.[320] Between 1872 and 1876, Samuel William Marchment and Catherine Beaver lived at Orillia, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, for the births of their two sons.[321],[322] Samuel probably worked on the Northern & Northwestern and Midland Railways which were being extended north and west of Orillia.[323],[324],[325] He was a teamster in 1872.[326] He was a contractor in 1876.[327] In 1877, Samuel William Marchment and Catherine Beaver lived at 22 Borden, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where Samuel was a teamster (home of James Stewart, mail driver).[328] In 1878, Samuel William Marchment and Catherine Beaver lived at corner Spadina Ave. & Bloor St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where Samuel was a contractor and gardener.[329] He was a contractor at private grounds near Heyden and Spadina, and Bloor and Spadina between 1878 and 1879 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[330],[331] He and Catherine Beaver lived between 1879 and 1880 at Hamilton, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada; where daughter Florence was born, and shortly died. Samuel was a contractor.[332],[333],[334] In 1880, Samuel William Marchment and Catherine Beaver lived at Spadina Ave. & Bloor St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where Sam was a gardener at the Market Gardens near Spadina Cres. and Sussex Ave.[335] In 1880, Samuel William Marchment and Catherine Beaver lived at 5 Vine, Hamilton, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada, where Sam was a general contractor, advertised in Hamilton Directory.[336] He and James James were associated between 1880 and 1892.[337],[338] In 1881, Samuel William Marchment and Catherine Beaver lived at 227 Church St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, a contractor.[339] He was the operator of an out-house cleaning business with James James between 1881 and 1882 at Excelsior Odorless Excavating, 19 & 50 Adelaid St. E, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[340] Samuel and Catherine (of Toronto) witnessed Thomas Beaver's marriage to Caroline Roberts 7 May 1881.[341] He and Catherine Beaver appeared on the census of 13 May 1881 at 63 Duchess, St. Thomas's Ward, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Samuel (31) was an excavator, and Kate (30), John A. (9), and Sidney (5) were present, and the family was Methodist.[342] In 1883, Samuel William Marchment and Catherine Beaver lived at 103 Jarvis, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[343] He was the owner/operator of the 'odourless excavation' and contracting and construction business, including manure removal between 1883 and 1891 at SW Marchment & Company, 9 Queen St. East, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[344] In October of 1883, Samuel's wife Kate died.[345] In 1884, Samuel William Marchment lived at 91 Scollard, Yorkville, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[346] Samuel was a member of several organizations: eg. Royal Arcanum - Canada Council No. 612 Toronto, and the Sons of England - Warwick Lodge as of 1885. He transferred to the Somerset Lodge in 1894.[347],[348] He was the owner/operator of the 'odorless excavation' business, but expanded into manure, compost and ash transport and eventually landscaping between 1893 and 1906 at S.W. Marchment & Co., 103 Victoria St. and 910 Yonge St. (up to 1901), Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[194] In 1898 S.W. Marchment purchased the steam barge Gordon Jerry. She delivered manure to fruit farmers in Niagara until running aground in 1905, and/or burning in 1906.[349],[350],[351] Marchment Limited, contractors, was incorporated Dec 1911 with capital of $40,000 under Samuel Marchment, Augusta Marchment, Ethel Tregaskes, Muriel Boyd, and William Hurst.[352] He was running SW Marchment in 1918 at 133 Victoria St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[353] He was president and manager of Marchment Company Limited from 1921 to 1928 at 133 Victoria St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[354] In 1926, Marchment Co. employed two Canadian Pacific Rail sidings in Toronto, #366 near Bathurst and Front, and #469 near the Canadian National Exhibition.[355]

Children of Augusta Alice8 Judd and Samuel William Marchment all born at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, were as follows:

  • 14. i. Ethel Mary9 Marchment, born 20 Mar 1886; married Ernest Alger Tregaskes.

  • 15. ii. Muriel May Marchment, born 14 Apr 1888; married Robert Boyd Jr.

  • iii. Ernest Alfred Marchment; born 8 Sep 1891;[356],[357],[358] died of paralysis 24 Apr 1895 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 3;[359],[360] buried at lot 19, sect 32, plot M, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[361]

  • 16. iv. Harold William Marchment, born 27 Feb 1893; married Margaret Alvena Hall.

  • 17. v. Mabel Irene Marchment, born 23 Jun 1895; married William James Boyd.

  • 18. vi. Norman Samuel Marchment, born 15 Feb 1899; married Dorothy Isabelle Pearson.



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11. Bertha Louise8 JUDD (child of Emma7Balaam, Daniel6, William5, James4, Joseph3, Henry2, John1); born 29 May 1874 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada;[191],[362],[363] married William John McCormack 30 Jul 1891 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where McCormack was a cabinet maker, and Presbyterian;[364] died 24 Apr 1955 at St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America, at age 80.[365],[366]

She appeared on the census of 1891 at Andrew Mercer Reformatory for Women, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Bertha (19) was a domestic.[367] In 1893, Bertha Louise Judd and William John McCormack lived at 472 Yonge St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where William is a cabinet maker and dealer in antique furniture.[368] In 1894, Bertha Louise Judd and William John McCormack lived at 575 Yonge St, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where Wm was a dealer in second hand goods.[369] In 1895, Bertha Louise Judd and William John McCormack lived at 51 Woolsley, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where Wm was a cabinet maker.[370] In 1896, Bertha Louise Judd and William John McCormack lived at 457 Queen St. West, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[371] Between 1897 and 1899, Bertha Louise Judd and William John McCormack lived at 343 Spadina Ave, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where William was a cabinet maker, and dealer in second hand goods.[372],[373] Between 1900 and 1905, Bertha Louise Judd and William John McCormack lived at 265 Yonge St, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where Wm sold antique furniture, and was a furniture dealer.[374],[375] She and William John McCormack appeared on the census of 1901 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where William (37) was a merchant and Presbyterian, and Bertha (27), Olive (7), William (3), Thomas H (42) a salesman and the elder WIlliam's brother, were present.[376] In 1907, Bertha Louise Judd and William John McCormack lived at 336 Yonge St, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, selling furniture and living at same address.[377] In 1910, Bertha Louise Judd and William John McCormack lived at 46 Wood St, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, selling antiques, living at same location.[378] In 1912, Bertha Louise Judd and William John McCormack lived at 697 Yonge St, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, selling antique furniture, living at same location.[379]

William John MCCORMACK was born on 22 Mar 1858 at Toronto, York Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[380],[202],[381] He died on 9 May 1931 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 73.[382]

Children of Bertha Louise8 Judd and William John McCormack all born at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, were as follows:

  • i. Marjorie Olive9 McCormack;[383],[383] born May 1892;[384] died 8 Aug 1893 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 1;[385] buried at lot 19, sect 32, plot M, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[385],[361]

  • ii. Olive McCormack;[383],[383] born 26 Jun 1894;[384],[386] married Thomas J. McArthur 7 Jul 1920 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada; where Thomas (47) was a batchelor and Baptist, Olive (28), was a spinster;[387],[388] died 1968 at St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America.[384]

    In 1920, Olive McCormack lived at 41 Leuty Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[389]

  • 19. iii. William John McCormack 2nd, born 8 May 1898; married Helena Margaret Metcalfe.

  • iv. Clive Reginald McCormack;[383],[383] born 9 Jul 1905;[384],[390] married Emilia Richardson;[391] died 17 Oct 1997 at St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America, at age 92.[384]

    He lived in 1955 at St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America.[366]



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12. Florence Isobella8 JUDD (child of Emma7Balaam, Daniel6, William5, James4, Joseph3, Henry2, John1); born 14 Jan 1877 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada;[189],[392],[191] married James A Connor 27 May 1903 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where James was a boiler maker;[393] died 27 Feb 1973 at Toronto East General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at age 96.[202],[394]

Between 1896 and 1899, Florence Isobella Judd lived at 259 Queen St. E., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, as a knitter at Universal KM Company.[395] In 1903, Florence Isobella Judd lived at 23 Regent, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, as a seamstress.[396] Between 1909 and 1914, Florence Isobella Judd and James A Connor lived at 72 Jones Ave., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[397] She and James A Connor appeared on the census of 1911 at 72 Jones Ave., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where James (33) an engineer employed on a steam boat, Florence (33), Albert (5), Harvey (3), Ernest (11 mo.), Benjamin (52) James' father, and Emma Judd (72) Florence's mother, were present.[398] Between 1915 and 1917, Florence Isobella Judd and James A Connor lived at 82 Jones Ave., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[399] She lived in 1955 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[366]

James A CONNOR was born in Dec 1877.[400],[401]

Children of Florence Isobella8 Judd and James A Connor were as follows:

  • i. Albert9 Connor;[402],[402] born Feb 1906 at Ontario, Canada.[403]

  • ii. Harvey Connor;[404],[404] born Mar 1908 at Ontario, Canada.[403]

  • iii. Ernest Connor;[404],[404] born Jul 1910 at Ontario, Canada.[403]

  • iv. William Connor;[405],[405] born after 1911.[406]



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13. Mabel9 FELAT (child of Emma8Judd, Emma7Balaam, Daniel6, William5, James4, Joseph3, Henry2, John1);[407],[407] born 25 Sep 1887 at Canada;[408],[409],[410] married Frank N Orcutt 28 Oct 1906 at Covington, Kenton Co., Kentucky, United States of America; where Mabel's residence was Cincinnati (directly across the Ohio River from Covington);[411] married John C Wegmann 24 Dec 1928 at Orange Co., California, United States of America; where Mable Orcutt Brooks (36) was widowed, a stenographer, daughter of John H Felat and Emma Judd, and John (34) was a divorced carpenter;[412],[413] died 27 Jul 1959 at Los Angeles Co., California, United States of America, at age 71.[414]

She emigrated in 1896 to United States of America.[415] She and Frank N Orcutt appeared on the census of 1910 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, United States of America; where Frank N (37) was a newspaper editor, b. Ohio, with Mabel (23) b. Canada, and son Donald (1yr 2mo) b. Kentucky, were present.[416] In 1915, Mabel Felat lived at 1621½ Burlington Ave, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, United States of America, as a stenographer.[417] She appeared on the census of 1920 at 1938 Lovelace Av, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, United States of America; where Mabel Felat (29) was a stenographer b. Canada, lived with Emma Felat (57) a widow, b. England, naturalized in US in 1900, Frederick Felat (17) an electrician b. Virginia, and Jack Brooks (9) b. Ohio.[418],[419] In 1928, Mabel Felat lived at 2325 Ridgely Dr., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, United States of America, at her marriage to John Wegmann.[420] She and John C Wegmann appeared on the census of 1930 at 322 Metropole Avenue, Avalon, Los Angeles Co., California, United States of America; where John C (35) was a merchant born in Nebraska, with Mabel (38) born Canada, immigrated 1896.[421]

Children of Mabel9 Felat and (--?--) Brooks were:

  • i. Jack Reginald10 Brooks;[422],[422] born 19 Feb 1909 at Kentucky, United States of America;[423] married Dorthy Ellen (--?--);[424] died 17 Oct 1966 at Santa Clara Co., California, United States of America, at age 57;[423] buried after 17 Oct 1966 at Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California, United States of America.[425]

    Was Jack R. Brooks previously named Donald C. Orcutt? Is it the case that when his mother Mabel left her husband Frank Orcutt and went from Kentucky to California, she took Donald and renamed him Jack? They shared the same birth month, and mother. Donald only appeared with his mother in the 1910 census, and Jack appeared in all records afterwards.[426]

Frank N ORCUTT was born circa 1873 at Ohio, United States of America.[427]

There were no children of Mabel9 Felat and Frank N Orcutt.

    There were no children of Mabel9 Felat and John C Wegmann.



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      14. Ethel Mary9 MARCHMENT (child of Augusta8Judd, Emma7Balaam, Daniel6, William5, James4, Joseph3, Henry2, John1); born 20 Mar 1886 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada;[428],[429] married Ernest Alger Tregaskes 10 Jun 1908 at Dovercourt Road Baptist, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Ernest (28) was son of Nicholas and Sarah. Ethel (22), "the bride...was attired in a blue and whiter striped silk gown, and carried a boquet of roses and lillies...Muriel [sister]...attendant maid... Mr. Robert Boyd [Muriel's fianceé] was best man." J. J. Ross officiated;[430],[431],[432],[433] died 3 Apr 1974 at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at age 88.[434],[435]

      Ernest Tregaskes and Ethel Marchment travelled from Montreal to Liverpool, 21-30 Jun 1908, and returned 20-28 Aug 1908 on Tunisian.[436],[437] Between 1909 and 1928, Ethel Mary Marchment and Ernest Alger Tregaskes lived at 206 Pearson Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[438] She and Ernest Alger Tregaskes appeared on the census of 1911 at 489 Marion St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Ethel (25) and her husband Earnest (31) a bookkeeper were recorded there (though they lived at 206 Pearson). Also Ethel's father Samuel (62) was head of the family, a contractor, with Augusta (46), Muriel (23) and her husband Robert Boyd (26) a bookkeeper and daughter Margaret (2 mo.), Harold (18), Mabel (15), and Norman (12) were present. All were Baptist except the Tregaskes who were Anglican.[289] Ernest and Ethel travelled to New York and on to England aboard SS New York.[439] On 16 Sep 1914, Ernest, Ethel, Harry and Norman left Liverpool, England aboard S. S. Olympic after visiting his family in Swansea, Wales, arriving in New York on 23 Sep 1914.[440] She and Ernest Alger Tregaskes appeared on the census of 1921 at 206 Pearson Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada; where Ernest (41) was an accountant, with Ethel (35), Harry (9), Norman (9), and Stewart (3) present.[441] Between 1929 and 1938, Ethel Mary Marchment and Ernest Alger Tregaskes lived at 131 Marion St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which had been the home of Ethel's father, S. W. Marchment (NB #489 was renumbered as 131).[442],[443],[444] Between 1938 and 1956, Ethel Mary Marchment lived at 131 Marion St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, after Ernest had died.[445] Between 1957 and 1974, Ethel Mary Marchment lived at #103 -- 2559 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[446]

      Ernest Alger TREGASKES was born on 6 Apr 1880 at Stratton, Co. Cornwall, England.[447],[448],[449],[450] He died on 22 Oct 1938 at Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at age 58.[451],[452] He was buried on 25 Oct 1938 at Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, after resting at Yorke Chapel, Turner and Porter.[453] He appeared on the census of 1881 at #2 Spring Cottages, Stratton, Co. Cornwall, England; where his father Nicholas H. (34, b. Par, Cornwall) was a shipping agent, mother Sarah A. (33, b. Roche, Cornwall), Reginald J. (10), Harry (9), John P. (7), Agnes J. (2), Ernest A. (11mos) born Bude, and servant Mary Littlejohns (20) were present.[454] He appeared on the census of 1891 at #1 Spring Cottages, Stratton, Co. Cornwall, England; where Nicholas H. Tregaskes (44) was an agent, born Tywardreath, Co. Cornwall, with Sarah Ann (43), Harry Tregaskes (19) a chemist, John Percival Tregaskes (17) a clerk, Maud Marian Tregaskes (8), Ernest Alfred Tregaskes [sic] (9) born Stratton Co. Cornwall, Stewart Tregaskes (7), and servant Edith Webb (20) present.[455] He emigrated circa 1904 to Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[456] Between 1905 and 1906, Ernest Alger Tregaskes lived at 14 Earnbridge St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, as a boarder.[457] He was a bookkeeper with S.W. Marchment between 1905 and 1914.[458] Ernest (26) a bookkeeper departed Liverpool on 14 Sep 1906 aboard Virginian, bound for Montreal as a returning Canadian.[459] Between 1907 and 1908, Ernest Alger Tregaskes lived at 9 Earnbridge St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[460] He was the office manager at S.W. Marchment between 1915 and 1917.[461] He was the secretary for Marchment Company Ltd from 1918 to 1938.[462]

      Children of Ethel Mary9 Marchment and Ernest Alger Tregaskes were as follows:

      • 20. i. Norman Ernest10 Tregaskes, born 4 Jan 1912; married Vera Shisko.

      • ii. Harry Alger Tregaskes;[463],[463] born 4 Jan 1912;[464],[260] married Claire Hopkins 1 Aug 1942;[465] died 31 Jul 2008 at Beechwood Court, 1490 Rathburn Rd E, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, at age 96.[466]

        Harry's death notice appeared in the Toronto Star, "A graduate of Parkdale Collegiate and the University of Toronto, P.Eng., served with Royal Canadian Engineers during WWII and an active member in the United Church. He also had a distinguished career with the Ontario Department of Highways and subsequently with Toronto Transit Commission. Predeceased by his adoring wife Clara (Claire). He will be greatly missed by his family: the Tregaskes, Bones, Boyds, Marchments and all their children and many friends including the Land and the Nelson families, and those not mentioned. In celebration of Harry's life, there will be a Funeral Service held at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street W., at Windermere Ave. (east of the Jane subway), on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 3 p.m. with visitation from 2 p.m. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family."[467]

      • 21. iii. Stuart Gerald Tregaskes, born 1918; married Pamela Stewart.



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      15. Muriel May9 MARCHMENT (child of Augusta8Judd, Emma7Balaam, Daniel6, William5, James4, Joseph3, Henry2, John1);[468],[469] born 14 Apr 1888 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada;[470],[471] married Robert Boyd Jr., son of Robert Boyd Sr. and Margaret Anne Wilson, 7 Apr 1909 at Dovercourt Road Baptist, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Robert was 26 and a bookkeeper, Muriel was 21. Witnesses were brother Thomas Boyd and friend Mable Burbidge. J.J. Ross officiated;[472],[433] died 16 Jan 1970 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at age 81.[473]

      In 1910, Muriel May Marchment and Robert Boyd Jr. lived at 234 Pearson Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and Robert was clerk with S.W. Marchment & Co.[474] In 1911, Muriel May Marchment and Robert Boyd Jr. lived at 489 Marion St. W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with Muriel's parents.[475] She and Robert Boyd Jr. appeared on the census of 1911 at 489 Marion St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Muriel's father Samuel (62) was head of the family, a contractor, with Augusta (46), Ethel (25) and her husband Earnest Tregaskes (31) a bookeeper, Muriel (23) and her husband Robert Boyd (26) a bookkeeper and daughter Margaret (2 mo.), Harold (18), Mabel (15), and Norman (12) were present. All were Baptist except the Tregaskes who were Anglican.[289] From 1912 to 1926, Muriel May Marchment and Robert Boyd Jr. lived at 132 Garden Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[476] Robert and Muriel travelled with Margaret (1) and Infant (6mo) to Liverpool aboard the S. S. Victorian, arriving 28 Jun 1912.[477] She and Robert Boyd Jr. appeared on the census of 1921 at 132 Garden Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada; where Robert (40) was a (commercial) traveller earning $2000/yr, with Muriel (36), Margaret (12) and Irene (8) present.[478] She and Robert Boyd Jr. travelled to Ireland with Irene (15). Robert was a director. They arrived from Montreal to Belfast aboard Letitia 9 Jul 1927, and returned home on the same ship, departing Belfast 12 Aug 1927 in 1927.[479],[480] From 1927 to 1938, Muriel May Marchment and Robert Boyd Jr. lived at 4 Brumell Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[481] Between 1938 and 1953, Muriel May Marchment lived at 4 Brumell Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[482] Between 1955 and 1956, Muriel May Marchment lived at 304 The Kingsway South, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[483] Between 1957 and 1958, Muriel May Marchment lived at 2559 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (same building as sister Ethel).[484] Between 1959 and 1961, Muriel May Marchment lived at #110 - 12 Anglesey Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada.[485] Between 1962 and 1970, Muriel May Marchment lived at #105 - 12 Anglesey Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada.[486]

      Robert BOYD Jr[487],[488] was baptized on 12 May 1884 at Garvagh, Co. Londonderry, Ulster, Ireland.[489] He died on 22 Nov 1938 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 54.[490] He Did Robert work as an assistant to Robert Cameron in his hardware store in Wellington Street, Ballymena Town, Co. Antrim? in 1901.[491],[492] He emigrated in Jul 1904 to Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; having left Londonderry on 17 Jun 1904 aboard Tunisian, travelled to Liverpool by 25 Jun, and then to Quebec and Montreal.[493],[494],[495] He lived circa 1906 at with the Burbidges, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; probably at 35 Givens.[496],[497] Between 1907 and 1909, Robert Boyd Jr. lived at 3 Givens, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where Robert was a labourer living with John Craig, a grinder.[498],[499] In 1908, Robert Boyd Jr. lived at 113 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, possibly.[500] He travelled to Ireland alone, described himself as a manager. He returned from Belfast on the Dutchess of Atholl on 7 Jul 1933 in 1933.[501] He was an employee of City Coal & Coke Co between 1935 and 1937.[502]

      Children of Muriel May9 Marchment and Robert Boyd Jr. both born at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, were as follows:

      • i. Margaret Augusta10 Boyd; born 6 Apr 1911;[490],[503] died of a cerebral hemorrhage 16 Aug 1922 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 11;[490],[504] buried 18 Aug 1922 at Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[505]

        She was ill with Hodgkin's disease (today known as Hodgkin's lymphoma) circa Feb 1922.[506]

      • 22. ii. Muriel Irene Boyd, born 14 Apr 1912; married Donald Albery Bone.


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