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Jane Ellen Watkins 1851–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1851

Birth Location: Saint-Germain de Grantham, Québec, Canada

Death Date: 04 Mar 1937

Death Location: Outremont, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada

Father: Edward Watkins

Mother: Elizabeth Wright

Spouse(s): Nelson Riff

Children(s): Alice Walsh, Beatrice Riff, Alberta Riff, Lillian Beauvais, Violet (Johnston), Jane (Comloquoy), Alline Riff

Jane Ellen Watkins was born in 1851 in Saint-Germain de Grantham, Québec, Canada, the child of Edward Watkins And Elizabeth Wright. In 1871, Jane Ellen Watkins resided in Wickham, Drummond, Quebec, Canada. In 1881, Jane Ellen Watkins resided in Simpson and Wendover, Drummond and Arthabaska, Que. Jane Ellen Watkins married Nelson Riff, and had children including Alberta Augusta Eliza Riff, Alice Maud Mary Louisa Riff Walsh, Alline Riff, Beatrice Feodora Eliza Riff, Jane Victoria Elizabeth Riff Comloquoy, Lillian Jane Riff Beauvais, Violet May Riff Johnston. Jane Ellen Watkins passed away in 1937 in Outremont, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada.

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Biography

  • Jane Ellen Watkins was born in 1851 in Saint-Germain de Grantham, Québec, Canada, the child of Edward Watkins And Elizabeth Wright.
  • In 1871, Jane Ellen Watkins resided in Wickham, Drummond, Quebec, Canada.
  • In 1881, Jane Ellen Watkins resided in Simpson and Wendover, Drummond and Arthabaska, Que.
  • Jane Ellen Watkins married Nelson Riff, and had children including Alberta Augusta Eliza Riff, Alice Maud Mary Louisa Riff Walsh, Alline Riff, Beatrice Feodora Eliza Riff, Jane Victoria Elizabeth Riff Comloquoy, Lillian Jane Riff Beauvais, Violet May Riff Johnston.
  • Jane Ellen Watkins passed away in 1937 in Outremont, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jane Watkins's Ancestors

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Jane Watkins
1851–1937
Birth Place: Saint-Germain de Grantham, Québec, Canada
Parents
Edward Watkins
1828–1901
Grantham Township, Drummond County, Lower Canada
Elizabeth Wright
1825–1858
Windsor, Berkshire, England
Grandparents
James Watkins
1779–1839
Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire, England
Eleanor (Helena Doerle) Tarley
1803–1877
Herbolzheim,Emmendingen,Baden,Germany
Gideon Wright
1783–1850
Margaret Wright
1801–1876
Canada
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jane Watkins's Descendants

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Jane (Ellen) Watkins (14 Aug 1851–04 Mar 1937) m. Nelson Riff (2 February 1848–5 June 1900)
  1. 1. Alice (Maud Mary Louisa Riff) Walsh 1872–
    1. 1. Steward Walsh 1904–
  2. 2. Beatrice (Feodora Eliza) Riff 1875–1967 m. Robert Wark 1873–
  3. 3. Alberta (Augusta Eliza) Riff 1877–1941
  4. 4. Lillian (Jane Riff) Beauvais 1882– m. Max 1879–1923
  5. 5. Violet (May Riff) (Johnston) 1886–1978 m. Robert (Wesley) Johnson 1885–1959
    1. 1. Dorothy Johnston 1917–2012
    2. 2. Nelson (Riff) Johnston 1914–1944
    3. 3. Phyllis (Jane) Johnston 1920–1988
    4. 4. R (Wesley Johnston) jr 1912–1995
    5. 5. Eileen (Lynn Violet) Johnston –2000
  6. 6. Jane (Victoria Elizabeth Riff) (Comloquoy) 1870–1942 m. Thomas Comlsquay 1864–1938
    1. 1. Beatrice Comloquoy 1904–1993
    2. 2. Rob Ert 1889–
  7. 7. Alline Riff 1876–

Jane Watkins's Timeline

6 Records

1851
14 Aug 1851
Birth of Jane Ellen Watkins in Saint-Germain de Grantham, Québec, Canada
Saint-Germain de Grantham, Québec, Canada
1871
1871
Age 20
Jane Ellen Watkins resided here in Wickham, Drummond, Quebec, Canada
Wickham, Drummond, Quebec, Canada
1881
1881
Age 30
Jane Ellen Watkins resided here in Simpson and Wendover, Drummond and Arthabaska, Quebec, Canada
Simpson and Wendover, Drummond and Arthabaska, Quebec, Canada
1901
1901
Age 50
Jane Ellen Watkins resided here in Quebec, Canada
Quebec, Canada
1911
1911
Age 60
Jane Ellen Watkins resided here in Montreal St Laurent, Quebec
Montreal St Laurent, Quebec
1937
04 Mar 1937
Age 86
Death of Jane Ellen Watkins in Montréal,Québec
Montréal,Québec

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1851
    Event Place: Saint-Germain de Grantham, Québec, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 178
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Simpson and Wendover, Drummond and Arthabaska, Quebec; Roll: C_13196; Page: 45; Family No: 197
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Wickham, Drummond, Quebec; Roll: C-10084; Page: 8; Family No: 27
    [4] U.S., Records of Aliens Pre-Examined in Canada, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Examination Record (Special Form 93) of Aliens Pre-Examined at Montreal, Quebec, Canada, before Admission to the United States; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A4091; NAI Number: 2990470
    [5] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Montréal (CityCité) Saint-Gabriel (WardQuartier), Hochelaga, Quebec; Page: 7; Family No: 68
    [6] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Collection: Registrations of Deaths; Series: Registrations of Deaths (6-999); Reel: RG 80-8
    [7] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 39 - St Louis Ward, Montreal St Laurent, Quebec; Page: 2; Family No: 17
    [8] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Wickham, Drummond, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Wickham, Drummond, Quebec; Roll: C-10084; Page: 8; Family No: 27

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Simpson and Wendover, Drummond and Arthabaska, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Simpson and Wendover, Drummond and Arthabaska, Quebec; Roll: C_13196; Page: 45; Family No: 197

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Montréal (CityCité) Saint-Gabriel (WardQuartier), Hochelaga, Quebec; Page: 7; Family No: 68

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Montreal St Laurent, Quebec
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 39 - St Louis Ward, Montreal St Laurent, Quebec; Page: 2; Family No: 17

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Aug 1921
    Event Place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 178

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 178

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Mar 1937
    Event Place: Montréal,Québec
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Outremont, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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