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William Wallace Grimshaw 1842–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 February 1842

Birth Location: Wolfe Island, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 27 May 1918

Death Location: Wolfe Island, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada

Father: William Grimshaw

Mother: Mary Blair

Spouse(s): Maria Wilson, Jane Michea

Children(s): Earl Grimshaw, Louise Grimshaw, Robert Grimshaw, Matthew Grimshaw, Russell Grimshaw

The story of William Wallace Grimshaw began in 1842 in Wolfe Island, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada. In 1881, William Wallace Grimshaw resided in Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada. In 1891, William Wallace Grimshaw resided in Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada. William Wallace Grimshaw married Jane Michea, Maria Wilson, and had children including Earl Wilson W Grimshaw, Louise Maud Grimshaw, Matthew William Edward Grimshaw, Robert Henry Grimshaw, Russell Grimshaw. William Wallace Grimshaw passed away in 1918 in Wolfe Island, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of William Wallace Grimshaw began in 1842 in Wolfe Island, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1881, William Wallace Grimshaw resided in Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1891, William Wallace Grimshaw resided in Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada.
  • William Wallace Grimshaw married Jane Michea, Maria Wilson, and had children including Earl Wilson W Grimshaw, Louise Maud Grimshaw, Matthew William Edward Grimshaw, Robert Henry Grimshaw, Russell Grimshaw.
  • William Wallace Grimshaw passed away in 1918 in Wolfe Island, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Grimshaw's Ancestors

Self
William Grimshaw
1842–1918
Birth Place: Wolfe Island, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada
Parents
William Grimshaw
1812–1897
Vermont, United States of America
Mary (Ann) Blair
1812–1883
Ireland
Grandparents
Zephaniah Grimshaw
1790–1872
New Hampshire, United States
Jerusha Hunter
1779–1815
Great-Grandparents
William Grimshaw
1764–1841
Elizabeth Zephaniah
1765–1804
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Grimshaw
1723–1791
Hannah Fieldhouse
1727–1800

William Grimshaw's Descendants

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William (Wallace) Grimshaw (28 February 1842–27 May 1918) m. Maria Wilson (abt 1845–1884) m. Jane Michea (31 Oct 1861–11 Jan 1926)
  1. 1. Earl (Wilson W) Grimshaw 1881–1942 m. Claudia (Margaret) Michea 1884–
    1. 1. Joseph Grimshaw 1912–
  2. 2. Louise (Maud) Grimshaw 1873–1907 m. James (B) Davis 1874–
    1. 1. Alena (Maria) Davis 1895–1980 m. Samuel (James) Woodman 1888–1964
      1. 1. Maude (Agnes) Woodman 1918–2002
      2. 2. Charles (Davis) Woodman 1916–
      3. 3. Maynard Woodman 1921–
    2. 2. Rupert Davis 1898–1976
    3. 3. Mildred Davis 1901–
    4. 4. Frank Davis 1900–
  3. 3. Robert (Henry) Grimshaw 1869–1952 m. Emma Bustard 1877–1965
    1. 1. William (Henry) Grimshaw 1908–1985 m. Dorothy (Edna) Woods 1919–2005
    2. 2. Luella (Margaret) Grimshaw 1910– m. Bruce (Frederick) Metcalfe 1910–
    3. 3. Lillian (Mae) Glimshaw 1919–1987 m. Robert (Henry) Orr 1912–
  4. 4. Matthew (William Edward) Grimshaw 1880–1929 m. Doris (Briding) Grimshaw 1889–1968
    1. 1. Fraser (Edward) Grimshaw 1917–
    2. 2. Doris Grimshaw 1919–1971
  5. 5. Russell Grimshaw 1875–1933 m. Margaret Michea 1885–

William Grimshaw's Timeline

6 Records

1842
28 February 1842
Birth of William Wallace Grimshaw in Wolfe Island, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada
Wolfe Island, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada
1881
1881
Age 39
William Wallace Grimshaw resided here in Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada
Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 49
William Wallace Grimshaw resided here in Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada
Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 59
William Wallace Grimshaw resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 69
William Wallace Grimshaw resided here in , Frontenac, Ontario
, Frontenac, Ontario
1918
27 May 1918
Age 76
Death of William Wallace Grimshaw in Wolfe Island, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada
Wolfe Island, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 February 1842
    Event Place: Wolfe Island, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario; Roll: C_13235; Page: 22; Family No: 98
    [3] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1940
    [4] Ontario, Canada, County Marriage Registers
    [5] 1901 Census of Canada
    [6] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1950, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Deaths, 1918; Series: 242
    [7] 1911 Census of Canada
    [8] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario; Roll: C_13235; Page: 22; Family No: 98

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: , Frontenac, Ontario
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wolfe Island
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1940
    [2] Ontario, Canada, County Marriage Registers

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 1918
    Event Place: Wolfe Island, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1950, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Deaths, 1918; Series: 242
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wolfe Island, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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