Who was Elizabeth Druce?

Elizabeth Druce (1842–1885) was born in Niagara, Lincoln, Canada West and died in Brant, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth "Betsy" Druce 1842–1885

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Jul 1842 · Niagara, Lincoln, Canada West

Died 20 Jun 1885 · Brant, Ontario, Canada

Father Joseph Druce

Mother Martha Murley

Spouse John Wesley Jenne

Children Bessie Tamson Jenne, Charles Wesley Jenne, Edmar Gilbert Jenne, Elgin Freeman Jenne, Eliza Lavina Jenne, Ella Amanda Jenne, George Frederick Jenne, John Franklin Jenne, Joseph Albert Jenne, Martha Abigail Jenne

Siblings Charles Druce, Elizabeth C Druce, Grace Druce, Mark Druce

Records

Ontario, Canada Births Ontario, Canada, County Marriage Registers Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938, 1943, … Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, 1933-1934

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George Frederick Jenne

John Franklin Jenne

Joseph Albert Jenne

Martha Abigail Jenne

Biography

In 1842, Elizabeth "Betsy" Druce entered the world in Niagara, Lincoln, Canada West, born to joseph druce and martha murley. Elizabeth "Betsy" Druce married john wesley jenne, and had children including bessie tamson jenne, charles wesley jenne, edmar gilbert jenne, elgin freeman jenne, eliza lavina jenne, ella amanda jenne, george frederick jenne, john franklin jenne, joseph albert jenne, martha abigail jenne. Elizabeth "Betsy" Druce passed away in 1885 in Brant, Ontario, Canada.

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Record Ontario, Canada Births
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Marriage Records Ontario, Canada, County Marriage Registers
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Record Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938, 1943, and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947
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Record Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, 1933-1934

Life Timeline

1842

Birth of Elizabeth "Betsy" Druce in Niagara, Lincoln, Canada West

Birth

1885

Death of Elizabeth "Betsy" Druce in Brant, Ontario, Canada

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Druce

This ancestor line traces from West Chinnock, Somerset, England (1804) to Niagara, Lincoln, Canada West (1842) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Druce (1842–1885) was born in Niagara, Lincoln, Canada West and died in Brant, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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