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16. Edward Deane5 MORTON (child of Francis4, James3, Francis2, George1);[459] born 17 Jul 1836;[460],[461] married Arabella Anna Laughton, daughter of William Laughton Esquire and Maria Roe, 7 Jan 1863 at Trinity Church, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where Edward was living in Barrie, and Arabella in Bradford;[462],[292] married Annie May Vivian 27 Apr 1912 at St. James' Cathedral, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; after which the couple left for a year's trip abroad, sailing from New York on the Mauretania;[463] died from senility and heart weakness of 3 weeks duration 4 Aug 1916 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 80;[464] buried 7 Aug 1916 at Barrie Union Cemetery, lot 111, block G, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, found by seeking the tall stone cross.[465]

He emigrated in 1856 to Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); at about which time he attended University of Toronto.[466],[467] He was graduated in 1860 at University of Toronto, Toronto, York Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); with a MB (Medicinae Baccalaureus) or Bachelor of Medicine.[468] He lived in 1862 at Fraser's Hotel, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); taking up the practice of the late Dr. Archibald Pass.[469] Edward's brother George, also a physician, lived in Bradford, and here he met George's sister-in-law, Arabella.[470] He lived after 1863 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); in a house set back from the street, where the Bothwell Block was later built.[471] He appeared on the census of 1871 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where William (7), Francis (5) and Reginald (3) are present.[472] At some point Edward bought a farm in Innisfil County, and bred Shorthorn cattle. The farm was named Clonmore.[473] In 1876, Edward Deane Morton lived at 158 Dunlop St., Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, "The bright buff-coloured brick of this Victorian era home is clean, refreshing contrast to the generally darker-toned brick of the city. The house was built in 1875-76 by Dr. E.D. Morton. Facing the garden is a most inviting veranda with very attractive woodwork as complement. The fine black walnut trees in the yard (as elsewhere in Barrie) are said to be descendants of trees brought by the Lount family from Pennsylvania around 1850."[474] He and Arabella Anna Laughton appeared on the census of 1881 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where William (17), George (Francis George?) (15), Reginald (13), Walter (8) and Henry (3) were present.[475] He and Arabella Anna Laughton appeared on the census of 1891 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where the family employed a groom and a servant. William (27), Reginald (22), Walter (17) and Henry (13) were present.[476] Edward received the remainder of his brother George's estate upon his death in 1895.[389] He and Arabella Anna Laughton appeared on the census of 1901 at 146 Dunlop St., Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Edward earned $1000 annually, Ernest (29), Harry (23), bank clerk earning $500/a, were present. From Australia, the family was joined by Eveline (23) and Emily (21), daughters of Edward's brother William. Two domestic servants were also present. They lived in a 10 room house, and Edward also owned several town lots with houses, and a 200 acre farm.[331] He appeared on the census of 1911 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Edward (75) physician, Ernest (40), and Laura (25) his neiece were present, on Dunlop Street. Two domestics were also present: Ellen Fry (36) and Mary Fox (20).[477],[478] "A major stop [on the 1912 honeymoon voyage with second wife Annie May] was in London and on that occasion, Edward Dean gave the Acorn Urn to Edward Reginald [willed by Arabella to Walter] with, as reported by a witness to the event, words to the effect of 'You should have this. You're the only one who is amounting to anything.'"

[479] Edward's estate probate was applied for by Annie May Morton, Edward's second wife. The contents of the will valued at over $28,400 were: properties on Dunlop and Peel Streets in Barrie, and Vespra township, a property in Innisfil township known as Clonmore Farm, houses and 3 lots in Toronto and Barrie given to Henry; $1000 to sister Elizabeth in Ireland, and $1000 to niece Genevieve (daughter of James), both of whom still lived in County Wicklow, in a town named Coolroe. All else went to second wife, Annie May, to whom he could not have been married for more than five years.[244]

Arabella Anna LAUGHTON[480] was born between 10 Aug 1838 and 1840 at Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[481],[466],[482] She died having died of marasmus (a wasting disease) of 3 years duration. Her physician was her husband Dr. E. D. Morton on 1 Jan 1911 at Dunlop Street, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[483],[484] She was buried on 4 Jan 1911 at Capt. Laughton's vault, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[312] She was also known as Aunt Tat.[485] The probate application was made by sons William and Walter. The contents of her estate were to be divided as follows -- one fifth portion of her stocks and cash to each son except Ernest (never mentioned), and: to Emily A. Morton, now Mrs. C. Turner, niece, of Haldon, Melbourne, Australia, a tea set; to William L., son, Ft. William a gold watch; to Walter D., son, Barrie, a silver acorn urn; to Henry H., son & banker, Goderich, Ontario, a four-strand gold chain; to F. George, son, Barrie, Ontario, just the 1/5th share; and to Edward Reginald, son, 4 Pierpoint Rd., London West, England, just the 1/5th share. A 1/5th share was equal to $324.75.[486]

Children of Edward Deane5 Morton and Arabella Anna Laughton were as follows:

  • i. William Laughton6 Morton;[487],[487] born 8 Dec 1863 at Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[488],[489] died after suffering from a heart condition 2 Dec 1941 at Fort William (Thunder Bay), Ontario, Canada, at age 77;[490] buried 6 Dec 1941 at Barrie Union Cemetery, lot 111, block G, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[465]

    He was graduated at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; in Law.[490] He lived circa 1891 at Fort William (Thunder Bay), Ontario, Canada; having moved from Toronto.[491] William recieved five houses on Sheridan Ave., Toronto, from his uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[389] William joined the Court of Revision of Fort William around 1910.[492] William was an executor of his mother's will, and was to receive a gold watch and 1/5 share of the estate in 1911.[486] In correspondance, as late as 1918, William was still communicating to the court regarding his mother's will. He stated Walter was handling the money. The judge ordered him to make account, but the Arabella's probate file contains nothing further to the story. His address was recorded as Sault Saint Marie.[493]

  • 22. ii. Francis George Morton, born 25 Jun 1865 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; married Emma Ellen (Emel) Foster.

  • 23. iii. Dr Edward Reginald Morton, born circa 1868 at Ontario, Canada.

  • iv. Ernest James Otivay Morton;[494],[494] born 7 Jun 1871 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada;[495],[496] died 1953;[497] buried 2 Mar 1953 at Barrie Union Cemetery, lot 172, block C, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[498]

    Ernest recieved three houses and some bank stock of $500 from his uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[389] He lived in 1916 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; at the time of his father's death.[471]

  • v. Walter Dean Morton;[499],[499] born between 1872 and 1873;[500] married Mabel H. (--?--);[501] died 27 Jul 1939.[502],[503]

    Walter recieved 50 acres of land in West Gwillimbury from his uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[389] In 1911, Walter Dean Morton lived at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at the time of his mother's death.[504] In 1911, Walter shared the duties of executor of his mother's will with his brother William. He was to receive a 1/5th share of the estate, and a silver acorn urn.[486] He lived in 1916 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; at the time of his father's death.[471] In 1918, his brother Henry asked for an accounting of the will, as it had not been executed. Walter brought action against "father's family" regarding the silver acorn urn, but no resolution was recorded in probate file.[493] In 1918, Walter Dean Morton lived at 21 Hawthorn Ave, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[493]

  • vi. Henry Hubert Morton;[494],[494] born 2 Mar 1878;[505],[496] died 1953;[497] buried 29 Apr 1953 at Barrie Union Cemetery, lot 172, block C, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[498]

    Henry recieved $200 from his uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[389] He lived in 1911 at Goderich, Ontario, Canada; where he was a banker.[504] Henry was to receive a 4 strand gold chain and a 1/5th share of his mother's estate in 1911.[486] He lived in 1916 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; at the time of his father's death.[471] Henry received a great deal of land in and around Barrie and Toronto in the proceeds of his father's estate, but nothing was given to his other brothers as recorded in the probate file.[244] Upon his return from the Great War in 1918, Henry sent his brothers asking why their mother's estate had not been executed, but no resolution was recorded in the probate file.[493]

Annie May VIVIAN. After 1916, Annie May Vivian lived at 348 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, and this address was found on the back of the ownership card of the plot purchased for her husband, Dr. E.D. Morton upon his death in 1916.[506]

There were no children of Edward Deane5 Morton and Annie May Vivian.



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    17. Ada Emily6 MORTON (child of William5, Francis4, James3, Francis2, George1);[268],[268] born 1879 at Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia;[507],[508],[509] married Leslie Albert Turner 1909 at Victoria, Australia;[510],[511] died "age 91" 1964 at Gardenvale, Victoria, Australia.[512]

    She was also known as Emily in Canadian records.[332] She probably emigrated circa 1899 to Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; to her Uncle Edward's, accompanying sister Eveline.[513],[514] She and Charlotte Elizabeth Eveline Morton appeared on the census of 1901 at 146 Dunlop St., Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where sisters Eveline (23) and Emily (21) lived with their Uncle Edward, with Ernest (29), Harry (23), bank clerk earning $500/a, were present. Two domestic servants were also present. They lived in a 10 room house, and Edward also owned several town lots with houses, and a 200 acre farm.[331] She was found on a passenger list on 24 Apr 1906 at Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America; where Emily Morton (23), left for Toronto from Sydney, Australia on 9 Apr 1906 aboard S. S. Ventura.[515] She was found on a passenger list on 30 Apr 1906 at San Francisco, California, United States of America; where Emily Morton (23), left for Toronto from Sydney, Australia on 9 Apr 1906 aboard S. S. Ventura.[516] It was said Emily was widowed and moved to Hamilton, Ontario with some daughters.[517] Emily A. Morton was to receive a tea set as proceeds of the estate of her Aunt Tat in Canada in 1911. Her address was listed as Mrs. C. Turner, Haldon, Melbourne, Australia.[486]

    Children of Ada Emily6 Morton and Leslie Albert Turner were as follows:

    • i. Peggy7 Turner; possible a sufferer of Alzheimer's disease[268],[268] is living.

    • ii. John Morton Turner;[518],[518] born 1910 at Prahran, Victoria, Australia.[519]



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    18. Laura Mary6 MORTON (child of William5, Francis4, James3, Francis2, George1);[268],[268] born 1885 at Victoria, Australia;[520],[521],[522] married Frederick John Philpot 30 Aug 1911 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Frederic (31) was a gentleman, son of Edward James Philpot and Maud Mcauly Carter Philpot, Laura May (25) a spinster, both of Barrie, announced through banns.[258],[523]

    Laura appeared in Canada, with her Uncle Edward in Barrie, Ontario for the 1911 census.[524] In 1916, Laura Mary Morton and Frederick John Philpot lived at 799 St Clarens Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[525] Between 1925 and 1930, Laura Mary Morton and Frederick John Philpot lived at 105 Lawrence Ave East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where Frederick was a civil servant.[526]

    Frederick John PHILPOT was born on 15 Jun 1885 at London, England.[527],[528] He died "aged 49 years" on 25 Oct 1930 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at age 45.[529] He was buried on 28 Oct 1930 at Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[530] He began military service on 17 Mar 1916 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where Frederick was a married storekeeper; Queens Own Rifles 166th Overseas Battallion.[531]

    Children of Laura Mary6 Morton and Frederick John Philpot were:

    • i. Edward Nassau7 Philpot;[532],[532] born 15 Nov 1912 at Orillia, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[533]



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    19. William Edward Dean Barret6 MORTON (child of Francis5, Francis4, James3, Francis2, George1); born 20 Dec 1866 at Woodmount, Tomnafinnoge, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[534],[535] baptized 7 Apr 1867 at Crosspatrick church, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[535] married Mary Minnie Wood, daughter of Robert Wood and Susan Fennell, 28 Apr 1897 at Coulson's Hill Anglican, West Gwillimbury, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada;[536],[537] died 1 Nov 1904 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 37;[538] buried 2 Nov 1904 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[312]

    In 1895, William and Minnie received Woodmount farm from the estate of his Uncle George.[307] In 1895, William was a church warden at Christ Church, Holland Landing.[539] He and Mary Minnie Wood appeared on the census of 1901 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where daughter Mary and a live-in labourer were present. The family lived in a 3-room wooden home, with several outbuilding on 300 acres, lot 110 East Yonge Street.[540] On 9 Jan 1905, William's estate was inventoried for the Surrogate Court. The following real estate was recorded: west half of lots 109 and 110, concession 1 east of Yonge St., south-west part of lot 108, concession 1 west of Yonge St, Township of East Gwillimbury. The declaration was made by his widow, Minnie, and was witnessed by family friend and lawyer T.W.W. Evans.[541]

    Mary Minnie WOOD[542] was born on 10 May 1868 at West Gwillimbury, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[543],[544] She died of pleurisy and pneumonia on 2 Nov 1937 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 69.[545] She was buried on 4 Nov 1937 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[546] She was confirmed on 17 May 1880 at Trinity Church, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; while being a member of Christ Church parish.[547] In 1905, Mary Minnie Wood and Elizabeth Ann Dean Morton lived at John Street, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, after the death of Minnie's husband William, Eliza's brother.[390] She and Francis Morton appeared on the census of 1911 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Minnie (42) and Mary (12), lived with father-in-law Francis (80) living on 'income', brother-in-law George (30) a grocery salesman, and sister-in-law Elizabeth (38).[363] Minnie and Eliza both fell ill in October, 1937. Eliza died on the 20th, and Minnie's health deteriorated quickly.[548]

    Children of William Edward Dean Barret6 Morton and Mary Minnie Wood were:



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    20. Anna Isobel Fitzgerald6 MORTON (child of Francis5, Francis4, James3, Francis2, George1); born 26 Oct 1876 at Woodmount, Tomnafinnoge, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[549],[550],[551] baptized 5 Jan 1877 at Shillelagh church, Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[551] married John William Mather 14 Jan 1909 at Trinity Church, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where John was recorded as a merchant, son of James A. Mather and G (or C) Prentice. Nancy was a nurse, 31, of Bradford, daughter of Francis M. Morton. Martha Elliott Morton (of Collingwood) witnessed;[552],[553] died 1972;[554] buried 1972 at New Lowell Church Cemetery, row 1, New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[555]

    Nancy received $1000 from her uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[389] As of after 1898, she also went by the name of Aunt Nancy. Nancy met John Mathers in 1907 at the Collingwood Hospital when his wife Anne (nee Carter) was ill and dying.[556] She and John William Mather appeared on the census of 1911 at Sunnidale Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where John (33) and Annie (34) lived with his father James (60), and Hilda (5) and Annie (3) were present.[557]

    John William MATHER was born on 21 Apr 1877 at New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[558],[559],[560] He married Annie Ethel Carter on 4 Nov 1903 at Lindsay, Ontario, Canada.[561] He died on 19 Apr 1944 at New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 66.[560] He was buried at New Lowell Church Cemetery, row 2, New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[562]

    Children of Anna Isobel Fitzgerald6 Morton and John William Mather both born at New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, were as follows:

    • 25. i. James Morton7 Mather, born before Feb 1912; married Elizabeth Eleanor Baker.

    • ii. George Elliot Mather;[494],[494] baptized Jul 1916 at Trinity Church, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada;[563] born 13 Jul 1916.[564],[565]



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    21. Edward James Elliott6 MORTON (child of Francis5, Francis4, James3, Francis2, George1);[566],[567] born 4 Dec 1885 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada;[568] married Alice Theresa Holtorf, daughter of Henry M. Holtorf and Mary Jane Hulse, 12 Jan 1912 at St. Ann's Church, 665 Dufferin St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Edward was 26, and Alice 25. Witnesses were sisters Martha Morton of Collingwood, and Irene Holtorf of Toronto;[569],[570] died 31 Jan 1980 at Humber Memorial Hospital, North York, Ontario, Canada, at age 94;[571] buried at Christ Church, Holland Landing, Ontario, Canada, later that year.[572]

    He was also known as Ned.[573],[574] Ned received $2000 from his uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[389] He was confirmed on 2 May 1902 at Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[575] Ned, through his connection with cousin John Elliott, worked at the Standard Bank in Bradford as a teenager, and lived there, in a small apartment. He was transferred to Picton, then Belleville, following John, until moving to Toronto to work in the head office foreign exchange department.[576] While in Toronto around 1911, Ned Morton and Alice Holtorf met.[577],[578] He was a merchant in 1913 at 217 Pacific Ave., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[579] Between 1913 and 1915, Edward James Elliott Morton and Alice Theresa Holtorf lived at 217 Pacific Ave., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, After their marriage, Ned quit the bank and opened a grocery on Pacific Ave. and they lived in an apartment upstairs.[580],[581],[582] Upon the birth of their second child, Mary, son William was sent to live with family in Bradford -- Aunts Eliza, Minnie, and Uncle George.[421] Around 1918 (or earlier) , Ned sold the store on Pacific Ave. for a good profit, and returned to the Royal Bank, becoming the head of the foreign exchange department. The family moved to Raymond Ave.[577] Between 1918 and 1940, Edward James Elliott Morton and Alice Theresa Holtorf lived at 75 Raymond Ave., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where Ned was a bank employee (1924-26).[583],[584],[585] He and Alice Theresa Holtorf appeared on the census of 1921 at Simcoe St., Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Edward (35) lived in a six-room wooden home he owned, on an income, with Alice (34), William (8), Mary (7), Betty (4), and Jean (1) also present.[586] In 1940, Ned bought a house in Bradford, selling Raymond Ave. to son Bill.[587] He was the acting postmaster, following his brother George's retirement between 3 Aug 1950 and 30 Nov 1950 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[454]

    Alice Theresa HOLTORF[588],[589] was born on 1 Mar 1887 at Orangeville, Dufferin Co., Ontario, Canada.[590],[591] She died on 17 Nov 1971 at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at age 84.[592] She was buried on 18 Nov 1971 at Christ Church, Holland Landing, Ontario, Canada, after a funeral at Trinity Anglican Church, Bradford.[593] She was confirmed on 26 May 1901 at Parish of Bradford & West Gwillimbury, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; at age 14 by Arthur "Toronto."[594] She appeared on the census of 1911 at 240 Margueretta St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; where Alice (24) was a stenographer with the government ("at Govt House"), and a lodger with Joseph A. (28) and Viola Maude Hewit (30), and their four children.[595] In 1912, Alice Theresa Holtorf lived at 240 Margueretta St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and she was a stenographer in the Agriculture Department of the Farmer's and Women's Institute.[596] Expecting her first child, Alice returned to Grandpa Stoddart's (Burton) house in Bradford in February, 1913. On the night of the 15th, the coldest day of the year and in the middle of a blizzard, her labour began in the north-west bedroom. Grandpa Stoddart told the story of how he continued to stoke the wood burning furnace to send adequate heat upstairs. When he noticed a chimney fire had begun, he rushed down to the furnace and with heavy gloves removed the furnace pipe, and plunged it into a barrel of water. The heat of the chimney drew up the water and quenched the fire. The next morning, Ned and Alice's son William was born.[421]

    Children of Edward James Elliott6 Morton and Alice Theresa Holtorf were as follows:



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    22. Francis George6 MORTON (child of Edward5, Francis4, James3, Francis2, George1);[494],[494] born 25 Jun 1865 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada;[597] married Emma Ellen (Emel) Foster 12 Nov 1896 at Shanty Bay, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada;[598] died 29 Sep 1923 at age 58;[599] buried 2 Oct 1923 at Barrie Union Cemetery, lot 112, block G, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[498]

    Francis recieves a lot in Bradford from his uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[389] He and Emma Ellen (Emel) Foster appeared on the census of 1911 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where George F (46) living on "income", Emma (43), Basel (13), Max (9), Philip (7) and servant Violet Coles (37) were present.[600] Francis was to receive 1/5th share of his mother's estate on her death in 1911. He lived in Barrie at that time.[601] He lived in 1916 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; at the time of his father's death.[471]

    Emma Ellen (Emel) FOSTER was born in 1868.[602] She died in Mar 1954.[603] She was buried on 16 Mar 1954 at Barrie Union Cemetery, lot 113, block G, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[498]

    Children of Francis George6 Morton and Emma Ellen (Emel) Foster were as follows:

    • i. Edward Basil Gowan7 Morton;[604],[604] born 10 Apr 1898;[605] he pronounced missing in action 16 Jul 1918 at near, Dormans, Marne, France, at age 20.[606]

      Edward was a Flight Commander in the 98th Squadron RAF in the Great War.[607]

    • ii. Max Foster Deane Morton;[608],[609],[608],[609] born 30 Nov 1901 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada;[465],[610] died appendicitis 18 Feb 1917 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 15;[465],[610] buried 20 Feb 1917 at Barrie Union Cemetery, lot 113, block G, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[498]

    • iii. Philip Strathy Ardagh Morton;[611],[611] born 4 Oct 1903 at York Co., Ontario, Canada;[612],[613] married Berthe Louise (--?--);[614] died 11 Jul 1986 at Willowdale, Ontario, Canada, at age 82;[615],[616] buried 15 Jul 1986 at Barrie Union Cemetery, lot 112, block G, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[498]

      He was graduated in 1924 at St. Andrew's College, Rosedale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[616] Was a Flying Officer in R.C.A.F. [not overseas], 1943.[617]



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    23. Dr Edward Reginald6 MORTON (child of Edward5, Francis4, James3, Francis2, George1); born circa 1868 at Ontario, Canada;[618] died 21 Jan 1944 at Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland.[619]

    He was graduated in 1890 at University of Toronto, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; with an MD, and CM (possibly Certificated Master).[620] Edward recieves some medical books and tools from his uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[389] After 1900, Dr Edward Reginald Morton lived at 24 Park Crescent, Portland Place, London, England W 1.[621] Edward R. was to receive 1/5th share of his mother's estate on her death in 1911.[622] In 1911, Dr Edward Reginald Morton lived at 4 Pierpoint Road, London West, England, at the time of his mother's death.[504] He was living in 1916 at London, England; at the time of his father's death.[471] "Dr. Edward Reginald Morton was noted for his work on cancer but even more so for his early medical application of X-ray in Britain. ...he authored at least two books on the subject of X-ray apparatus and effects and numerous papers."[54] Edward Reginald Morton sent his "nephew" Bill the Boy's Own Annual from England each Christmas.[623] Edward Reginald was described in two articles as "formerly of Waterford, Ontario"; "... who for many years practiced in London, England. Associated with the Western Hospital, London, Dr. Morton was widely known for his treatment of cancer. He was the son of the late Dr. Edward Morton of Barrie and received his education there. Following gradutaion in medecine from the University of Toronto, he took a post-graduate study in London, England, and later in Austria. Surviving are a son and widow."[624]

    Children of Dr Edward Reginald6 Morton and an unknown spouse were:



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    24. Mary Isobel Fitzgerald7 MORTON (child of William6, Francis5, Francis4, James3, Francis2, George1);[625],[625] born 14 Jul 1898 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; although her baptism said 14 June 1898 was correct;[417],[626] baptized 28 Aug 1898 at Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where her sponsor was Nancy Morton;[418] married Edgar Stanley Stych 3 May 1922 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; Edgar was the son of Joseph Stych of Beeton, ON;[627],[628] died 4 Dec 1964 at St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, at age 66.[629],[630]

    She was educated between 1916 and 1917 at University of Toronto, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[620] She and Edgar Stanley Stych lived in 1938 at Athlone, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where they were farming.[631]

    Edgar Stanley STYCH was born on 13 Sep 1901 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[628] He married Beryl Watson in 1968.[632] He married Annie Mae McCallum circa 1974.[632] He died on 21 Jul 1994 at age 92.[629]

    Children of Mary Isobel Fitzgerald7 Morton and Edgar Stanley Stych were as follows:

    • 31. i. Jean Fitzgerald8 Stych, born 7 Jul 1924 at Athlone, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; married Victor McDonagh Scull; married Hugh Donald Campbell.

    • ii. William Austin Wood Stych;[633],[633] born 17 Aug 1925;[634] died 6 Jan 2012 at Henley House, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, at age 86.[635]

      He was also known as Austin.[636] On Friday, January 6, 2012, W. Austin Stych, aged 86 years, died peacefully at Henley House, St. Catharines. Dear brother of Stanley of Virgil. Predeceased by a sister Jean Campbell (Scull) (2009) and sister-in-law Ursula Stych (2010). Also survived by nieces and nephews Judy Prudhomme, Vicki Marrack, Douglas, Graham, Jill and Andrew Stych. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the Vineland Chapel of TALLMAN FUNERAL HOMES, 3277 King St., Vineland on Tuesday, January 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A private family service will be held at a later date at Christ Church, Holland Landing. If desired, memorial donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to the staff of Henley House for their care and compassion.[637]

    • iii. Clarence Edgar Stych;[633],[633] born 1931;[634] died 1931.[634]

    • 32. iv. Edgar Stanley Morton Stych, born 18 Nov 1934 at New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; married Marlene Joan Strehlow; married Ursula Cebelinski.



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    25. James Morton7 MATHER (child of Anna6Morton, Francis5, Francis4, James3, Francis2, George1);[494],[494] born before Feb 1912 at New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada;[564] baptized 1 Feb 1912 at Trinity Church, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; sponsored by George & __ Morton;[563] married Elizabeth Eleanor Baker 1938; where announcement read "Dr James Morton Mather, son of John W. Mather to Miss Elizabeth Eleanor Baker, daughter of Perron E. Baker;"[638],[419] died of multiple sclerosis 17 Sep 1971 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[639],[640],[641]

    In the Fall of 1952 University of British Coumbia Alumni Chronicle anounced, "Another outstanding appointment to the U.B.C. medical school came this summer with the addition to staff of Dr. James Morton Mather as Professor and Head of the Department of Public Health . . . He is a Toronto graduate of 1936 and has done extensive public health work in Ontario."[642] James was a Doctor in Vancouver.[556] In 1960, "Dr. Mather has been appointed assistant dean to carry out administrative work in connection with the construction of the new medical centre at U.B.C."[643] Regarding the James M. Mather Building, 5804 Fairview Avenue, built in 1973, "It was named after late James M. Mather,who had a leading role in establishing UBC's Faculty of Medicine and the Head of formerly Deparment of Preventive Medicine, now the Department of Health Care and Epidemiology."[644]

    Elizabeth Eleanor BAKER was born after 1910.[645]

    Children of James Morton7 Mather and Elizabeth Eleanor Baker were as follows:


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