1Civil Registration, Birth - Canada, Ontario, Ref. # 005094, 1880 Births, Office Of The Registrar General, Ontario, Canada.
"When born: 18th July, 1880
Name: Ernest Charles Woods
Sex: M
Father: William Woods
Mother: Ellen Wiffin
Rank or Profession of Father: Railway Clerk
Signature, description and residence of informant: Ellen Woods, Mother of infant, St. Thomas
When Registered: 9th August, 1880
Name of Accoucheur: Dr. W.E. Smith."
Information was obtained from Family History Library film 1845397.2Newspaper - Saskatoon Star Phoenix, 30 Aug 1946.
"WOODS - On August 27, Ernest Charles, dearly loved husband of Mrs. Jean Mae Woods, Moose Jaw, Sask, passed away at the age of 66 years. Funeral services will be held Saturday August 31, at 3:15 p.m. at Speers Funeral Home, the Rev. Harry Joyce of St. Andrew’s United Church officiating and burial in Regina Cemetery. Besides his widow Mr. Woods is survived by three daughters, three sons and one stepson."3Newspaper - Leader Post (Regina), page 4, 31 Aug 1946.
"C.N.R. MAN DIES
Ernest Charles Woods, 66, of Moose Jaw, a retired C.N.R. official with more than 40 years service with the railway in Saskatchewan, died in Regina Tuesday. Funeral service was to be Saturday at 3:15 p.m. at Speers funeral home with Rev. Harry Joyce officiating. Burial with Masonic rites will be in Regina cemetery.
Mr. Woods is survived by his wife Jean Mae, three sons, and three daughters, and a stepson, Ian Carson, North Battleford. A native of St. Thomas, Ont., Mr. Wood started his railway career in that city with the C.N.R. He came west in 1904. In 1933, he was appointed agent at Humboldt and was transferred to Moose Jaw about two years later."4Information provided by Elizabeth Julia Nichols (nee Woods) of Saskatoon, Canada, Verbal information, 24 Aug 2000.
"He died around 1948 in Moose Jaw, but was buried in the old cemetery in Regina, near Albert Street, with a flat stone."
Information provided to Marlene Cosgrave.5Information provided by Elizabeth Julia Nichols (nee Woods) of Saskatoon, Canada, 24 Aug 2000.
Information provided to Marlene Cosgrave. Elizabeth thought her parents were married in Winnipeg.6Civil Registration, Marriage - Canada, Ontario, Ref. # 016447 1903 Marriages, Office Of The Registrar General, Ontario, Canada.
"Date - 2 December 1903
Place - Ft. Frances
Names of Parties:
Groom - Woods, Ernest Charles
Bride - LaBlasse Rosa
Groom's age - 23
Bride's age - 19
Groom's residence - Fort Frances
Bride's residence - Winnipeg
Groom's place of birth - St. Thomas
Bride's place of birth - Winnipeg
Groom's occupation- Cashier
Groom's parents - William Woods and Elizabeth Wiffin
Brides parents - Philip LaBlasse and Julia Bercum."
Information was obtained from Family History Library film 1871523.7Newspaper - Saskatoon Star Phoenix, Page 3, 10 Dec 1935.
Nne divorces were granted by Mr. Justice W.E. Knowles in Court of King's Bench here this morning. The cases were heard during the sittings which opened on November 12 and were reserved for judgement until today.
"NINE DIVORCES ARE GRANTED
Mr. Justice Knowles issues Decrees Nisi to Applicants heard recently
Successful plaintiffs were:
Mrs. Rosa Woods, Saskatoon, against Ernest Charles Woods of Moose Jaw."
1Parish Registers - Canada, Quebec, Arthabaska, Warwick, St. Medard, Christening 1884; St. Medard, Warwick, Quebec.
Indicated that Marie Rose Alida LeBlanc, daughter of Philippe LeBlanc (Cultivateur) and Julia Bergeron was christened on December 8th 1884 at St. Medard, Warwick, Quebec.2Information provided by Ernie Nichols, Email to Jim Cosgrave, 2 Jul 2003.
Identified that she died 3 April 1972 in Flin Flon, Manitoba.3Information provided by Linda McDowell (nee Woods), Email to Jim Cosgrave, 24 Jan 2018.
Identified that Rosa died in her family's home in 1970.4Information provided by Ernie Nichols, Email to Jim Cosgrave, 2 Jul 2003.
Identified that she was buried 6 April 1972 in Flin Flon, Manitoba.5Information provided by Elizabeth Julia Nichols (nee Woods) of Saskatoon, Canada, Verbal information, 24 Aug 2000.
Information provided to Marlene Cosgrave. Elizabeth thought her parents were married in Winnipeg.6Civil Registration, Marriage - Canada, Ontario, Ref. # 016447 1903 Marriages, Office Of The Registrar General, Ontario, Canada.
"Date - 2 December 1903
Place - Ft. Frances
Names of Parties:
Groom - Woods, Ernest Charles
Bride - LaBlasse Rosa
Groom's age - 23
Bride's age - 19
Groom's residence - Fort Frances
Bride's residence - Winnipeg
Groom's place of birth - St. Thomas
Bride's place of birth - Winnipeg
Groom's occupation- Cashier
Groom's parents - William Woods and Elizabeth Wiffin
Brides parents - Philip LaBlasse and Julia Bercum."
Information was obtained from Family History Library film 1871523.7Newspaper - Saskatoon Star Phoenix, Page 3, 10 Dec 1935.
Nne divorces were granted by Mr. Justice W.E. Knowles in Court of King's Bench here this morning. The cases were heard during the sittings which opened on November 12 and were reserved for judgement until today.
"NINE DIVORCES ARE GRANTED
Mr. Justice Knowles issues Decrees Nisi to Applicants heard recently
Successful plaintiffs were:
Mrs. Rosa Woods, Saskatoon, against Ernest Charles Woods of Moose Jaw."
1Information provided by Ernie Nichols, Email 03-Jul-2003.
"Ernest Charles Woods had a seventh child (William) who had died as a baby, and provided his date and place of birth and death."2Information provided by Ernie Nichols, Email 03-Jul-2003.
1Newspaper - Saskatoon Star Phoenix, 19-Jun-2006 - Death notice.
"Tom Roderick McFee 1924 2006 Tom Roderick was born January 13, 1924 (Delisle, SK) and passed away early Wednesday morning, June 14, 2006 of Cancer (St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon). His lifelong work was accounting and he loved the outdoors. His family and friends will sincerely miss him. Left to cherish his memory are his brother, George (Dorothy); his daughters, Lucinda (Jason) Wilger, Christine; grandson, Brandhan; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A private family graveside service was held in the Delisle Cemetery on June 18, 2006. The family would like to thank his friends that visited and the 5th floor staff of St. Paul's Hospital. Those wishing may make a donation in Tom's memory to the Delisle Cemetery Fund, C/O Delisle Town Office. Arrangements entrusted to Bonnie King of PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL, 244-2103. Published in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix on 6/19/2006."
1Newspaper - Edmonton Journal, Page 40, 9 Apr 1985.
"HOGBERG, Rosa
On April 5, 1985, Mrs. Rosa Hogberg of Edmonton passed away.
She is survived by her loving husband, Cliff; her mother,. Elsie Austin of Alsask, Saskatchewan; three brothers and two sisters. Rosa was predeceased by her father, Fred Sim. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, April 10, 3:00 p.m. at Evergreen Funeral Chapel, 16204 Fort Road (1/2 mile East of Manning Freeway on 167 Avenue - 1/2 mile South on the Old Fort Road) with Reverend Alfred Bell officiating. Floral tributes are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Purple Cross, Fort Saskatchwan Elks Lodge #399. Evergreen Funeral Chapel, Licensed Funeral Directors (The Chapel in the Park) 973-9131."
1Information provided by Jessica Pederson, Email to Jim Cosgrave, 28 Feb 2010.
"Hogberg, Clifford Published: 2009-12-28 Regina, SK CLIFFORD HOGBERG Clifford passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Regina Wascana Grace Hospice at the age of 74 years. At Cliff's request no funeral will be held. Paragon Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 359-7776 1435058."
Jessica provided a link to his obituary notice on saskobits.com.2Newspaper - name unknown.
"Recent wedding
A ceremony at Third Avenue United Church united in marriage Rosa McFee, daughter of Mr. F. Sim of Saskatoon and Mrs. Elsie Sim of Alsask, and Clifford A. Hogberg of Saskatoon, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hogberg of Langenburg. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Scott and Mr. Ed Malitari ushered guests.
A reception was held at the Suburban Restaurant, the couple leaving later for a honeymoon trip to Las Vegas. They will make their home in Saskatoon."
1Newspaper - Edmonton Journal, Page 40, 9 Apr 1985.
"HOGBERG, Rosa
On April 5, 1985, Mrs. Rosa Hogberg of Edmonton passed away.
She is survived by her loving husband, Cliff; her mother,. Elsie Austin of Alsask, Saskatchewan; three brothers and two sisters. Rosa was predeceased by her father, Fred Sim. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, April 10, 3:00 p.m. at Evergreen Funeral Chapel, 16204 Fort Road (1/2 mile East of Manning Freeway on 167 Avenue - 1/2 mile South on the Old Fort Road) with Reverend Alfred Bell officiating. Floral tributes are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Purple Cross, Fort Saskatchwan Elks Lodge #399. Evergreen Funeral Chapel, Licensed Funeral Directors (The Chapel in the Park) 973-9131."2Newspaper - name unknown.
"Recent wedding
A ceremony at Third Avenue United Church united in marriage Rosa McFee, daughter of Mr. F. Sim of Saskatoon and Mrs. Elsie Sim of Alsask, and Clifford A. Hogberg of Saskatoon, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hogberg of Langenburg. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Scott and Mr. Ed Malitari ushered guests.
A reception was held at the Suburban Restaurant, the couple leaving later for a honeymoon trip to Las Vegas. They will make their home in Saskatoon."
1Parish Registers - Canada, Ontario, North Bay - RCAF Station R.C. Chapel, 1965; page 44; No. 9.
"Name - Neil MacIntosh Sim
Born - 15 Aug 1932 at Forgan, Saskatchewan
Father - Frederick W. Sim (ucc)
Mother - Rosa Elsie Woods (ucc)
Date of baptism - 15 May 1965
Sponsors - Gerlad R. Latulippe & Irene M. Latulippe
Confirmed at Pro Cathedral of the Assumption, North Bay on June 24, 1965 by Bishop A. Carter
Remarks - Baptism and profession of faith. Married Bernadette Boyer on 3 July 1965 at St. Vincent de Paul, North Bay, Ont."2Website - McGuinty Funeral Home, North Bay, Ontario (http://www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com/).
"August 3, 1998 Death Notice Sim, Neil At Ottawa General Hospital, Sunday August 2, 1998, Neil Sim, beloved husband of Betty Sim (nee Boyer), in his 66th year. Loved brother of Barry Sim, Jean Sonmor, both of Edmonton, Alberta, Bruce Sim of Calgary, Alberta and Fredda Karbonik of Nanaimo, B.C., loved son of Elsie Aasen of Kindersley, Saskatchewan and the late Frederick Sim. Mr. Sim was a retired warrant officer and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 23. Family receiving friends at the McGuinty Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. Funeral service will be conducted at the McGuinty Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the CT Scan or Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family."3Parish Registers - Canada, Ontario, North Bay - St Vincent de Paul RC, Marriages 1858 to 30 April 1969; Page 22; No. 14.
"Groom - Neil Sim
Groom's residence - RCAF North Bay
Date and place of Baptism - 15 May 1965 at RCAF North Bay
Groom's father - Frederic William Sim
Groom's mother - Rose Elsie Woods
Bride - Bernadette Boyer
Bride's residence - North Bay
Bride's date and place of baptism - 2 March 1930
Bride's father - Edmond Boyer
Bride's mother - Marie Vailleancourt
Date of marriage - 3 July 1965
Witnesses - Robert W. Brazeau & Carole Latulippe (sic)
Married by L. Brousseau
Banns BA17762.".
1Website - Doig Family Society (www.doig.net), 28 Oct 2007.
Provided Donna Doig's date and place of birth.2Website - McInnes & Holloway Funeral Homes, Calgary, Alberta (https://mhfh.com/tribute/all-services/index.html).
May 8, 2025 – Calgary, Alberta We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Donna Sim, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend. Donna passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the age of 83 years. Donna was born in Kindersley, SK, and raised on her family’s farm in a family-oriented community. Within this community, she met her high school sweetheart Bruce, whom she married on July 4, 1964, in Saskatoon, SK. Donna worked in banking while her husband attended law school at the University of Saskatchewan. In 1969 she and her husband headed west to Calgary, AB where they planted roots and raised their three children in a lively, loving home filled with laughter, generosity, and care. She was the heart of her family—the steady joyful presence that brought everyone together and made each person feel seen, loved and included. Her true passion was motherhood, raising her three beloved children and spending time with her grandchildren. Donna’s life was marked by deep compassion, quiet strength, and unwavering love for her family. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched, the bonds she nurtured and the examples she set for living with love and heart. Donna enjoyed and thrived at homemaking, cooking, reading, playing cards, and board games and treasured her time managing a local neighborhood chocolatier for several years, prior to retiring. She was a compassionate, selfless, patient, loyal, and loving person and enjoyed many beautiful friendships. She thrived on meaningful connections with others and brought warmth to every corner of her world. Donna is survived by her loving husband Bruce Sim, her son Trevor Sim (Christina), her daughters, Carla Davis (Robert) and Lana Aberant (Brent); her six grandchildren, Rachel, Meagan, Mason, Madison, Alex, and Riley; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Donna was predeceased by her father Douglas, her mother Edna, her stepfather Donald, and her sister Gloria. “Our hearts are empty, but we are blessed to have loved and be loved by you.” Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB), on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Donna will be laid to rest at Rockyview Garden of Peace (243208 Garden Rd, Calgary, AB). If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, www.cancer.ca. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Donna’s family here. In living memory of Donna Sim, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044."
"Donna Shirley Sim Obituary
November 15, 1941 – Kindersley, Saskatchewan3Newspaper - Saskatoon Star Phoenix, Page 10, 16 Jul 1964.
"Mr. and Mrs. Bruce F. Sim
Baskets of yellow gladiolli, white 'mums and candelabras decorated Grace United Church for the wedding of Donna Shirley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.D. Doig of Hoosier, and Bruce Fraser, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Sim of Saskatoon. The Rev. G.B. Johnston officiated and Mr. Harry Jones supplied the music. Miss Arlene Page was soloist.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor-length gown of peau de charme featuring a semi-bell front skirt and a semi-train full-skirted back. The finger-tip pouffe veil misted from a crown trimmed with aurora borealis sequins. She carried a cascade of red roses and white streamers.
Bridal attendants were Mrs. Eileen Foss, Mrs. Mary Glessing and Miss Gloria Doig. They wore identical mint green street-length gowns of peau de soie. Their headpieces were pillboxes with short veils. They carried cascades of white carnations.
Attending the bridegroom were Messers. Neil Sim, Clarence Glessing, and Wilf Foss. Ushers were Messers. Gerald Spriggs and Donald Doig.
At the reception in the Suburban, Mrs. Barbara Ingimarson presided over the guest book and Mr. Robert Doig proposed the toast to the bride.
For her going away the bride donned a blue boucle wool suit with black patent accessories and blue cloche hat. Her corsage was of pink roses.
After a trip to points west, the couple will live at Ste. 20, Daveryl Apt., 122 10th St. east.
The bridegroom is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan and is on the teaching staff at Aden Bowman Collegiate."
1Website - Doig Family Society (www.doig.net), 28 Oct 2007.
Provided his full name and date and place of birth.2Website - Doig Family Society, 28 Oct 2007.
Provided his date and place of death.
1Website - Doig Family Society (www.doig.net), 28 Oct 2007.
Provided her full name and date and place of birth.2Newspaper - Calgary Herald, 19 Aug 2010.
"Obituaries (08/19/10) PEEBLES, Edna Joyce (nee Brooks) April 14, 1922 - July 22, 2010 Edna Joyce Peebles passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the age of 88 years. Edna was born on April 14, 1922, at the family homestead near Loverna, SK. She moved from Hoosier, SK to Calgary in 1974 and to Cochrane in 1994. At the time of her death, she was a resident of the Father Lacombe Care Centre in Calgary. Edna was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed cooking, knitting, sewing, crocheting, and working on her macrame and ceramics projects. She will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. Edna is survived by her daughter Donna (Bruce) Sim; sister Yvonne Gervais; son-in-law Bruno Epp; and five grandchildren, Trevor Sim, Carla (Robert) Davis, Lana (Brent) Aberant, Bryan (Leslie Ann) Epp, and Daphne (Karl) Halverson. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Edna was predeceased by her first husband Douglas Doig in 1969, second husband Donald Peebles in 1996 and daughter Gloria Epp in 2004. She was also predeceased by her father William Brooks, mother Jane Bolton, stepfather Elmer Bolton, twin brother Edward Brooks, brother Donald Brooks and sisters, Annie Ewing, Winnifred Doig, Dorothy Martin, and Doreen Stevens. A Memorial Service will be held at Father Lacombe Care Centre (332 - 146 Avenue S.E.), on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place at the Hoosier Community Cemetery, Hoosier, SK. at a later date. You may forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com <http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com> . If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 15 Colonel Baker Place N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 4Z3 (Phone 403-261-7219). The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staffs at the Big Hill Lodge in Cochrane and the Father Lacombe Care Centre in Calgary for their compassionate care and kindness. In living memory of Edna Peebles, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park, Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W."
1IGI (International Genealogical Index), FHL Film 1041945, 1041946; Batch C119707.
Robert Reid of James reid and Elizabeth Monteith, born 06 Jan 1847 at Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland.2Civil Registration, Marriage - Scotland.
"Page 5
1869 Marriages in the Parish of Falkirk in the County of Sterling
No. 9
When married: 1869 on the twenty second day of January
Where married: Falkirk Manse, Falkirk parish, after banns according to the forms of the Church of Scotland
Groom: Robert Reid; smith; bachelor
Groom's age: 22
Groom's usual residence: ?
Groom's father: James Reid; smith
Groom's mother: Elizabeth Simpson Reid; m.s. Monteith
Bride: Catherine Murphy; spinster
Bride's age: 21
Bride's usual residence: Falkirk
Bride's father: John Murphy; coach smith
Bride's mother: Helen Murphy; m.s. Gentles
Officiating Minister - William Begg, Minister
Witnesses: Janet Fleming; Helen Begg
Registered: 1869 January 27th at Falkirk."
1Census 1881 - Scotland, FHL Film 0203539; GRO Ref. Vol 779-1; Enum Dist 5; page 25.
"Catherine is listed as wife; married; 32 years old; born at Falkirk, Stirling."2Civil Registration, Death - Scotland, 1907 deaths; Falkirk; 479; 00; 0591.
"Page 197
1907 Deaths in the District of Falkirk in the County of Stirling
No. 591
Name and surname: Catherine Reid
Married or single: Married to Robert Reid; grate fitter
When died: 1907, December first; 2 h 10 m a.m.
Where died: Baxters Wynd, Falkirk
Sex: female
Age: 58 years
Father: John Murphy; coach smith (deceased)
Mother: Helen Murphy; m.s. Gentle (deceased)
Cause of death: Malignant tumour on bowel
Certified by: A. McCracken M.D.
Informant: Robert Reid; widower; present
Registered: December 2nd, 1907 at Falkirk."3Civil Registration, Marriage - Scotland.
"Page 5
1869 Marriages in the Parish of Falkirk in the County of Sterling
No. 9
When married: 1869 on the twenty second day of January
Where married: Falkirk Manse, Falkirk parish, after banns according to the forms of the Church of Scotland
Groom: Robert Reid; smith; bachelor
Groom's age: 22
Groom's usual residence: ?
Groom's father: James Reid; smith
Groom's mother: Elizabeth Simpson Reid; m.s. Monteith
Bride: Catherine Murphy; spinster
Bride's age: 21
Bride's usual residence: Falkirk
Bride's father: John Murphy; coach smith
Bride's mother: Helen Murphy; m.s. Gentles
Officiating Minister - William Begg, Minister
Witnesses: Janet Fleming; Helen Begg
Registered: 1869 January 27th at Falkirk."
1IGI (International Genealogical Index).
1IGI (International Genealogical Index).
2Census 1881 - Scotland, FHL Film 0203539; GRO Ref. Vol 779-1; Enum Dist 5; page 25.
"Isabella is listed as daughter; scholar; 7 years old; born at Falkirk, Stirling."
1Census 1881 - Scotland, FHL Film 0203539; GRO Ref. Vol 779-1; Enum Dist 5; page 25.
"James is listed as son; scholar; 5 years old; born at Falkirk, Stirling."
1Census 1881 - Scotland, FHL Film 0203539; GRO Ref. Vol 779-1; Enum Dist 5; page 25.
"Helen is listed as daughter; 2 years old; born at Falkirk, Stirling."
1Census 1901 - Scotland, 479;00;005;240.
"John is listed as son; single; 17 years old; grate fitter; worker; born at Stirlingshire, Falkirk."
1Parish Registers - England, Oxford, Tetsworth.
2Tombstone Inscription - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
Thou art gone to the grave
"In loving remembrance of
Charles Spriggs
of Plomer Hill
who died May 2nd 1887
Aged 65 years
We no longer behold thee
Nor tread the rough path
of the world by thy side
But the wide arms of mercy
are spread to enfold thee
and sinners may die
since the sinless has died Also of Mary Ann
his beloved wife
who fell asleep
January 18th 1900
Aged 75 years Her end was peace."3Newspaper - Bucks Free Press, Friday May 6th, 1887.
"Death of Mr. C. Spriggs - This parish has this
week sustained a severe loss by the removal by death
of Mr. Charles Spriggs, of Plomer Hill, which took
place at his residence on Monday morning, after a short
illness. The cause of death was bronchitis; the
deceased was out as lately as Tuesday week. The
deceased was Chairman of the School Board, one of
the vice-presidents of the Horticultural Society, and
surveyor, and has at various times held almost every
public office in parochial matters with credit to him-
self and to the satisfaction of the parish generally. He
was a most zealous and painstaking officer in all the
duties he undertook, and will be greatly missed at the
School Board, and also at the Horticultural Society's
meetings, in the welfare of which he took an especial
interest, particularly the Poultry Show in connection
with the above, in the formation of which he was one
of the most active promoters. The deceased had for
some years been a member of the Board of Guardians,
and only retired from the office a few weeks ago. He
was an excellent Guardian, and rendered useful and
intelligent service during his occupation of the post.
He was closely connected with the Wesleyan body
at Downley, in fact, in every useful society or move-
ment affecting the parish generally. He was always
ready to assist, and from his large experience and sound
judgement his advice was always acceptable.
We may say of him that he was a good
citizen and a kind neighbour. The funeral is
arranged to take place on Friday (to-day) at West
Wycombe Church at 5 o'clock, the procession starting
from deceased's residence at four."4Newspaper - Bucks Free Press, Friday May 13th, 1887.
At a meeting of the Poultry Show Committee on
"WEST WYCOMBE
Monday the following resolution was unanimously
agreed to: - "That this Committee record an expres-
sion of their sorrow at the death of their colleague, Mr.
Charles Spriggs, to whose suggestion the establishment
of a Poultry Show in connection with the West
Wycombe Horticultural Society was due, and whose
untiring exertions in its behalf ensured so much of its
success, and instruct the Secretary to communicate
this resolution to the family of the late Mr. Spriggs". THE LATE MR. C. SPRIGGS - The funeral of the
above gentleman took place on Friday last at West
Wycombe, and was attended by a considerable number
of his late colleagues on the School Board, some of
those with whom he had long been connected in
various public offices, and several farmers of the parish.
The remains were enclosed in a coffin of polished oak,
and conveyed in an open car to the church, a number
of choice wreaths and crosses being contributed by
members of the family and friends of the deceased.
The Vicar officiated, and at the conclusion of the
service a muffled peal was rung on the bells, the de-
ceased having been a suscriber to the Bellringers
Association. The funeral arrangements were efficiently
carried out by Mr. Joseph Steevans of High Wycombe."5Will of Charles Spriggs.
Proved at Oxford the First day of July 1887 by the Oath of Charles Spriggs, the Son, the surviving Executor, to whom Administration was granted The Testator Charles Spriggs was late of West Wycombe in the County of Buckingham, Farmer, and died on the Second day of May 1887, at West Wycombe aforesaid.
"This is the last Will and Testament of me Charles Spriggs of West Wycombe in the County of Buckingham, Farmer. I revoke all former Wills and testamentary dispositions by me at any time heretofore made and declare this to be my last Will and Testament. I appoint my son Charles and my friend John Coles of High Wycombe Bucks Corn Merchant Executors and Trustees of this my Will. I give to my Wife the legacy of Fifty pounds to be paid to her as soon as convenient after my decease to answer her immediate purposes I devise and bequeath all my real and personal Estate whatsoever except what I otherwise dispose of by this my Will or any Codicil thereto unto and to the use of my said trustees their heirs executors and administrators respectively according to the nature and tenure thereof Upon trust that they the said Trustees or the survivor of them or the heirs executors or adminstrators as the case may be of such survivor shall in such manner and under such stipulations and upon such terms in all respects as they or he shall think fit to sell collect or otherwise convert into money (according to the nature of the premises) all such parts of the same premises as shall not consist of ready money and may buy in or rescind any Contract for Sale or of any other description and resell without being answerable for loss and may for the purposes aforesaid execute and do all such assurances and things as they or he shall think fit And shall out of the moneys to arise from such sale collection or conversion and the money of which I shal be possessed at my death pay my funeral and testamentary expenses and debts and shall invest the residue of the said moneys in the names or name of the said Trustees or the survivor of them or the executors or administrators of such survivor in any of the public stocks or funds or Government Securities of the United Kingdom or upon freehold or copyhold securities in England or Wales And I declare that the said Trustees or Trustee may vary the said stocks funds and securities at their or his discretion And shall pay the income of the said trust moneys and the investments for the time being representing the same to my said Wife so long as she shall continue to be my Widow And after her death or marriage shall hold the said trust moneys Upon trust for all my children or any child who being Sons or a Son have now attained or shall hereinafter attain the age of 21 years or being daughters or a daughter have now attained or shall hereinafter attain that age in equal shares except in the following respects that is to say the respective shares of my Daughter Mary the Wife of Peter Watson of High Wycombe and of my Son Thomas shall respectively be Fifty pounds less and the shae of my said Son Charles shall be Two hundred pounds more than the shares of my other children Provided always that the said TGrustees or Trustee may after the death or marriage of my said Wife which shall first happen or previously thereto if she shall so direct in writing raise any part or parts not exceeding one half part of the then expectant presumptive or vested share or fortune of any child under the trusts hereinbefore declared and apply the same for his or her advancement or benefit I devise all Estates vested in me as Trustee or Mortgagee to my said Trustees their heirs executors administrators and assigns upon the trusts and subject to the equities affecting the same And I appoint my said Wife and my said Trustees Guardians of my infant children. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this Fourth day of February One thousand eight hundred and seventy six.
Signed by the said Charles Spriggs the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses the words "and the legacy hereinafter bequeathed" in the second side having first been struck out
John Rawson, Solr., Wycombe
C.W. Ashton, Seedsman, Wycombe
Personal Estate Gross 1,332 pounds, 7 shillings, 7 pence
Personal Estate Net 636 pounds, 15 shillings, 4 pence
Daniel Clarke, Solicitor, High Wycombe."6England - National Probate Index.
"Spriggs Charles, Personal Estate 1,332 pounds, 7s. 7d. 01 July The will of Charles Spriggs late of West Wycombe in the county of Buckingham Farmer who died 2 May 1887 at West Wycombe was proved at Oxford by Charles Spriggs of Downley West Wycombe Farmer the son the surviving Executor."7Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
"Page 72
1849 Marriages solemnized in the Parish of West Wycombe in the County of Buckingham
No. 143
When married - September 20th
Groom - Charles Spriggs
Groom's age - Full age
Groom's condition - B
Groom's occupation - Farmer
Groom's residence - Stokenchurch
Groom's father - Thomas Spriggs, Farmer
Bride - Mary Ann Bridgewater
Bride's age - Full age
Bride's condition - S
Bride's residence - West Wycombe
Bride's father - William Bridgewater, Farmer
Married in the Parish Church by License according to the Rites and ceremonies of the Church of England by me, Geo. Broardhead, Vicar.
In the presence of us, Henry Hamp; and Mary Spriggs."
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
"Page 85
Baptisms solemnized in the Parish of West Wycombe in the County of Bucks in the Year 1825
No. 674
When Baptized - May 29th
Name - Mary
Parents - William & Elizabeth Bridgewater
Abode - West Wycombe."2Tombstone Inscription - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
Thou art gone to the grave
"In loving remembrance of
Charles Spriggs
of Plomer Hill
who died May 2nd 1887
Aged 65 years
We no longer behold thee
Nor tread the rough path
of the world by thy side
But the wide arms of mercy
are spread to enfold thee
and sinners may die
since the sinless has died Also of Mary Ann
his beloved wife
who fell asleep
January 18th 1900
Aged 75 years Her end was peace."3FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Deaths, MAR 1900; Wycombe; 3a; 564.
"SPRIGGS, Mary Ann; 75 years old."4England - National Probate Index, 1901; page 175.
"SPRIGGS Mary Anne of Downley west Wycombe Buckinghamshire widow died 17 January 1900. Probate Oxford 19 January to Bridgewater Spriggs upholsterer. Effects £200."5Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
"Page 72
1849 Marriages solemnized in the Parish of West Wycombe in the County of Buckingham
No. 143
When married - September 20th
Groom - Charles Spriggs
Groom's age - Full age
Groom's condition - B
Groom's occupation - Farmer
Groom's residence - Stokenchurch
Groom's father - Thomas Spriggs, Farmer
Bride - Mary Ann Bridgewater
Bride's age - Full age
Bride's condition - S
Bride's residence - West Wycombe
Bride's father - William Bridgewater, Farmer
Married in the Parish Church by License according to the Rites and ceremonies of the Church of England by me, Geo. Broardhead, Vicar.
In the presence of us, Henry Hamp; and Mary Spriggs."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births SEP 1850; Wycombe; 6; 446; .
"SPRIGGS, Eliza."2FreeBMD Index, Deaths, SEP 1855; Wycombe; 3a; 224; .
"SPRIGGS, Eliza."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births, SEP 1858; Wycombe; 3a; 355; .
"SPRIGGS, George."2Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
"No. 696
When baptized - 1858 Sepber. 14th
Name - George
Parents - Charles & Mary Ann Spriggs
Abode - Plomer Hill
Father's occupation - Farmer
By whom baptism performed - G. Broadhead, Vicar."3FreeBMD Index, Deaths, JUN 1859; Wycombe; 3a; 241; .
"SPRIGGS, George."
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
"Page 44
Baptisms solemnized in the Parish of Chepping Wycombe in the County of Bucks in the Year 1832
No. 99
When baptized - March 11
Name - Charles
Parents - Charles & Elizabeth Barton
Abode - Wycombe
Father's occupation - Butcher
By Whom Ceremony Performed - Ed. Willson, Off. Minister."2Newspaper - Bucks Free Press, Friday March 7th, 1902.
"DEATH OF MR. CHARLES BARTON - We have with regret to record the death of Mr. Charles Barton, a well known and highly respected tradesman, which occured at his residence in Easton Street, on Monday afternoon. The immediate cause of death was bronchitis, following an attack of influenza. Mr. Barton carried on a butcher's business (purchased 65 years ago by his late father) in Easton Street and also in Oxford Street, the latter being bought some 44 years ago. The deceased was an energetic man of business and although he did not seek public offices he evinced considerable interest in the affairs of his native town. Mr. Barton who was 70 years of age, leaves a widow and two sons and eight daughters. The funeral is fixed for this (Friday) afternoon, the service at the Parish Church being at half past two."3FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), MAR 1902; Wycombe; 3a; 556.
"BARTON, Charles; 70 years old."4Civil Registration, Death - England.
"Registration District - Wycombe
1902 Death in the Sub-district of Wycombe in the County of Buckingham
No. 170
When died - Third March, 1902
Where died - Easton Street, High Wycombe
Name - Charles Barton
Sex - Male
Age - 70 years
Cause of death - Influenza; Bronchitis, 7 days; certified by L.W. Reynolds M.R.C.S.
Informant - F.C. Vevers; nephew of the deceased; present at the death; 91 King Street, Maidenhead
When registered - Fifth March 1902."5England - National Probate Index, 1902.
"Barton Charles of High Wycombe Buckinghamshire butcher died 3 March 1902 Probate Oxford 8 May to Alfred Barton butcher and Charles Frederick Brunsdon mercantile-clerk Effects 5058 pounds, 5s. 11d."6Will of Charles Barton.
This is a Codicil to the Will of Charles Barton of High Wycombe in the County of Buckingham Butcher which Will bears date the thirteenth day of September One thousand eight hundred and eighty eight Whereas William Hogarth Vevers of Maidenhead in the County of Berks House Decorator is named in my said Will as one of the Executors and Trustees thereof Now it is my Will that my son in law Charles Frederick Brunsdon of Windsor in the said County of Berks Mercantile Clerk shall be substituted as one of the Executors and Trustees of my said Will in conjunction with my Son Alfred Barton therein named an Executor and Trustee and I direct my said Will shall be read and construed as if the name of the said Charles Frederick Brunsdon had been inserte throughout the said Will in place and instaed of the name of the said William Hogarth Vevers and except as aforesaid I confirm my said Will In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty fifth day of September One thousnad eight hundred and ninety nine.
"This is the last Will and Testament of me Charles Barton of High Wycombe in the County of Buckingham Butcher. I appoint my Son Alfred and my friend William Hogarth Vevers of Maidenhead in the County of BerksHouse Decorator Executors and Trustees of this my Will I bequeath all of the furniture plate linen china glass books pictures and household effects of which I shall die possessed unto my dear Wife Sarah absolutely I bequeath the business of a Butcher now carried on by me at High Wycombe aforesaid and all the goodwill stock in trade fixtures and effects which at the time of my decease shall be employed by me therein and all moneys and debts which shall then belong and be due to me for or on account of the said business and also all the residue of my personal Estate to my said Wife Sarah absolutely subject nevertheless to the payment of all my debts funeral and testamentary expenses It being my desire if my said Wife shall be so disposed but not otherwise that she shall carry on my said Business for the benefit of herself and the maintenance education and support of such of my children as shall not be capable of maintaining themselves but this expression of my desire shall not abridge her absolute ownership in the foremises herein before bequeathed to her I devise all the real Estate to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease unto the said Alfred Barton and William Hogarth Vevers their heirs and assigns Upon Trust to pay the rents of the said real Estate after paying thereout the necessary repairs and Insurance of the Buildings to my said Wife Sarah for her life And after her decease Upon trust to sell the same real Estate together or in parcels by public auction or private contract with power to make any special stipulations as to title or evidence of title or otherwise and with power to buy in the premises at any sale and to rescind either on terms or gratuitously any contract for sale and to resell without being answerable for any loss And as to the moneys to arise therefrom Upon Trust for such child or children of mine then living and such issue then living of my child or children then deceased as shall either before or after the death of my said Wife attain the age of twenty one years or marry as tenants in common in a course of distribution according to the stocks and not to the number of individual objects and so that the issue of deceased children may take as tenants in common by way of substitution the share or respective shares only which the parent or respective parents would if living have taken I empower my Trustees after the death of my said Wife to apply the whole or any part of the income of the contingent shares of the respective children and issue aforesaid in or towards their respective maintenance or otherwise for their respective benefit and I direct my Trustees to accumulate by means of the investments hereinafter authorized the unapplied income and add the accumulations to the capital of the respective shares whence the income shall have arisen and I also empower my Trsutees to apply after the death of my said Wifeany part not exceeding a moiety (sic) of the capital of the contingent shares of the respective children and issue aforesaid in or towards their respective advancement in life I direct that all investments of my trust monies shall be made by my Trustees in their names in or upon the public stocks or funds or other Government securities of the United Kingdom or real securities in England and not elsewhere with power from time to time to vary such investments for any other or others of the kind prescribed Lastly I revoke all former Wills. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of September One thousand eight hundred and eighty eight. Signed by the said Charles Barton the Testator as and for his last Will and testament in the presence of us both present at the same time and in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other we hereunto subscribed our names as attesting Witnesses
Edward Wilkins, Solicitor, High Wycombe
George March Hill, Clerk to Messers Parker & Wilkins, Solicitors, Wycombe
Signed by the said Charles Barton the Testator as and for a Codicil to his last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses
John Parker, Solicitor, Wycombe
J.C. Parker, Solicitor, High Wycombe On the eighth day of May 1902 Probate of this Will with one Codicil was granted at Oxford to Alfred Barton the son and Charles Frederick Brunsdon, the Executors It is hereby certifies that the foregoing is a correct copy dated the Fifteenth day of May 1902."7Civil Registration, Marriage - England.
"1853 Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the Parish of Wooburn in the County of Bucks
No. 182
When married - 24th June
Groom - Charles barton
Groom's age - full age
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Butcher
Groom's residence - Wooburn
Groom's father - Charles Barton, Butcher
Bride - Sarah Scott
Bride's age - full age
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Wooburn
Bride's father - Thomas Scott, Dealer
Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by me, F.B. Ashley, Vicar
in the presence of us, Daniel Berry, Mary Scott, William King."
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, Wooburn.
2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), MAR, 1908; Wycombe; 3a; 555.
"BARTON, Sarah; 74 years old."3England - National Probate Index, 1908; page 110.
"BARTON Sarah of 82 Easton-street High Wycombe Buckinghamshire widow died 29 February 1908 Probate Oxford 13 May to Charles Frederick Brunsdon commercial clerk and John Suckling cane merchant. Effects £1476 1s. 1d."4Newspaper - South Bucks Standard, Page 8, 6 Mar 1908.
"Death of Mrs. Barton - We have to record with regret the death which took place on Saturday last, of Mrs. Barton, widow of the late Mr. Charles Barton, at her residence at Easton-street. The deceased lady, who was 74 years of age, had suffered recently from bronchitis and was attended by Dr. Reynolds. She was a native of Wooburn, but had resided at Wycombe for the past 52 years. Her husband pre-deceased her six years ago, and since that time Mrs. Barton had conducted the butcher's business at Easton-street, which which had been carried on for many years there, and also at Oxford-street. She was well known and highly respected in the town, and the deepest sympathy is felt towards the two sons and eight daughters who are left to mourn their loss. Yesterday (Thursday) afternoon the remains of the deceased were laid to rest in the High Wycombe Cemetery, the funeral service, both in the Parish Church and at the graveside, being conducted by the Vicar (Rev. E.D. Shaw). The mourners present were: Mr. A. Barton, son; Messrs. Stanley Spriggs and Arthur Spriggs, grandsons; Thomas Spriggs, Charles F. Brunsden (Windsor), and J. Suckling (Romford), sons in law; William Vevers and W. Vevers (Maidenhead), nephews; Evans, brother in law, and Charles Evans. Owing to the sad death of his wife, Mr. Charles Barton, the eldest son, was unable to be present. There also attended the funeral, Dr. L.W. Reynolds, Messrs. G.B. Weller, C. Luttman, H.R. Luttman, C. Bridger, and others. The remains were enclosed in a shell, with an outer casket of polished oak with brass furniture, and the inscription on the brass plate was: - "Sarah Barton, born April 23rd, 1833, died Feb. 29th, 1908". A large cross of choice flowers was placed on the coffin bearing the inscription: "to dear mother" from her loving children and grandchild, Alice, whilst other floral tributes were received from the following:- H.D. and F.M.F.; Alice and Joe (Luton); nephews and nieces at Maidenhead; the grandchildren; Stanley, Rose and Baby Jock; Baby Fred; Minnie, Barney and Floly; and Mrs. Pusey. The funeral arrangements were satisfactorily carried out by Mr. J.T. Harris, Easton-street."5Civil Registration, Marriage - England.
"1853 Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the Parish of Wooburn in the County of Bucks
No. 182
When married - 24th June
Groom - Charles barton
Groom's age - full age
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Butcher
Groom's residence - Wooburn
Groom's father - Charles Barton, Butcher
Bride - Sarah Scott
Bride's age - full age
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Wooburn
Bride's father - Thomas Scott, Dealer
Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by me, F.B. Ashley, Vicar
in the presence of us, Daniel Berry, Mary Scott, William King."
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
"Page 272
Baptisms solemnized in the Parish of Chepping Wycombe in the County of Bucks in the Year 1858
No. 2173
When baptized - Feby. 21
Name - Ada
Parents - Charles and Sarah Barton
Abode - Wycombe
Father's occupation - Butcher
By whom ceremony performed - H. Paddon, Vicar."2Tombstone Inscription - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
Also of Grace Charlotte
"In Loving Memory of
Alfred Barton
who died Aug 15, 1935
Aged 78 years
his beloved wife
who died Nov 20 1935
Aged 78 years Rest in Peace Also of Elizabeth Scott who died June 16, 1903
Aged 65 years And of Ada daughter of Charles and Sarah Barton
who died Oct 21, 1931
Aged 73 years."3England - National Probate Index, 1931; page 200.
"BARTON Ada of 133 West Wycombe-road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire spinster died 21 October 1931 at War Memorial Hospital High Wycombe Probate London 12 December to Julia Barton and Jane Barton spinsters. Effects £543. Resworn £598."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births JUN 1861; Wycombe; 3a; 371; .
"Barton, Julia;."2Census 1939 - England (1939 Register), E.D. DVFI; District - .
Julia Barton is listed as female; born 6 May 1861; single; Hosier (retired).3Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
4FreeBMD Index, Deaths JUN 1941; Wycombe; 3a; 2262; .
"BARTON, Julia; 79 years old."5England - National Probate Index, 1941; page 285.
"BARTON Julia of 17 Plumer-road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire spinster died 31 March 1941 Probate Llandudno 25 June to Edith Brunsdon (wife of Charles Frederick Brunsdon) Eva Gertrude Binks (wife of Edgar Sidney Binks) and Rose Ada Bayliss (wife of John Albert Bayliss). Effects £1529 1s."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births DEC 1862; Wycombe; 3a; 395; .
"Barton, Jane."2Census 1939 - England (1939 Register), E.D. DVGE; Chepping Wycombe; District 145/2.
Jane Barton is listed as female; born 13 November 1862; single; unpaid domestic duties.3FreeBMD Index, Deaths MAR 1940; Wycombe; 3a; 3012; .
"BARTON, Jane; 77 years old."
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), MAR 1867; Wycombe; 3a; 322.
"BARTON, Alice; 2 years old."3Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Sep 1864; Wycombe; 3a; 398.
"BARTON, Ellen."2Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
3FreeBMD Index, Death Sep 1923; Wycombe; 3a; 795.
"BARTON, Ellen; 59 years old."4England - National Probate Index, 1923; page 154.
"BARTON Ellen of "Estynton" Amersham-road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire spinster died 21 August 1923 Probate Oxford 22 September to Jane Barton spinster. Effects £1276 9s. 10d."
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), MAR 1867; Wycombe; 3a; 322.
"BARTON, Rose; 0 years old."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth MAR 1868; Wycombe; 3a; 463.
"Barton, Elizabeth."2Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
1Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
2Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.