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Research in Other Countries => Canada => Topic started by: rayharris185 on Sunday 29 June 14 10:32 BST (UK)
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Trying to fill in missing years of William
He was born in England in 1864 and in 1881 was living with his mother Jane Preston (nee Emond) in Selkirk, Scotland
He died on 16 November 1934 in Toronto, Ontario - his burial record shows him being buried in Prospect Cemetery, Toronto in section/lot 21 468 - a relative Agnes Preston (possibly his wife) was shown as living at 147 Silverthorne.
No idea when he arrived in Canada - whether Agnes was his wife as cannot find a marriage record - in Scotland he worked in the woolen industry.
His father was John Preston who died in August 1881.
Any help would be appreciated
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William Preston d 16 Nov 1934 York Ontario age 70
b Horse-forth, England
Parents :John Preston & Jane Emond
for reference
the image says he was a woollen millworker and the informant is his son and that he has been at present address for 11 years and in canada for 21 years
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1921 Canada census
451 Salem Ave York South Toronto (City)
William Preston 57 b Scotland
Agnes Preston 53 wife
William Preston 19
Mary P Preston 18
Robert Preston 15
Jane Preston 12
RG 31; Folder Number: 101; Census Place: Toronto (City), York South, Ontario; Page 25
everybody born Scotland and all immigrated same year
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Canadian Passenger List - Glasgow to St Johns New Brunswick. Arriving 14 April 1913 on the Letitia. Ages for the children 10 years out.
William Preston aged 44 years. Agnes Preston aged 44 years. William 9 years. Mary A 7 years. Robert 6 years and Jane 3 years. William had been in Canada for 2 years 1911 - 1913. Had been a wool-dresser in Scotland - intended occupation Navvy to son ???
Sandra
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Marriage of Robert Preston born 1906 and aged 22 years. Father William Preston and Mother Agnes Jeffrey. Married Violet Kimber born 1909 England and aged 19 years. Violet's father was Harry Kimber and Mother Beatrice Percival. Married York 29 September 1928.
Robert lived at 147 Silverthorn Avenue. Occupation :- Knitting. Violet was a shoemaker.
Sandra
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Another son - John Alexander Preston born 1901 Selklirk Scotland and Aged 25 years. Bachelor - Occuptaion :- Spinner. Father William Henry Preston and Mother Agnes Jeffrey Preston. Married Rose Victoria Hollidge born 1906 Barham London England and aged 20 years. Spinster. Occupation:- Book-Binding. Father James Thomas Hollidge and mother Florence Annie Hellyer Hollidge. Marriage 10 September 1926 York Ontario. Witness William Joseph Preston and Jessie Vera Holledge.
Johns address 451 Salem Avenue. Toronto.
Sandra
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William Joseph Preston born 1904 Scotland and aged 24 years. Chauffeur. Widower. Father Wm Henry Preston and Mother Agnes Jeffrey. Married Sylvia Gwendoline Tinney born 1903 Ontario and aged 25 years. Father Albert Vidda Tinney and Mother Ida Mary Bruce. Married 21 January 1928 York Ontario.
William's address 147 Silverthorn Ave.
Sandra
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1st Marriage - William Joseph Preston born 1904 and aged 21 years. Chauffeur. Father William Preston and Mother Agnes Jeffrey. Married Dorothy Amy Tolfree born 1908 and aged 17 years. Father Harry Tolfree and Mother Nellie Amy Teter. Saleslady. Marriage 3 April 1925 - York Ontario.
Witness R J Preston and Mary Preston of 147 Silverthorn Ave.
Sandra
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There are matches on Scotlands people which would confirm the mothers maiden name
Birth of a William Joseph Preston 1898 - 1904
http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/people/william%20joseph_preston_1898_1904
also John Alexander Preston during the same time period
http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/people/john%20alexander_preston_1898_1904
Seems to be 2 matches for a marriage of Willian Henry Preston.
http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/people/william%20henry_preston_1886_1908
Sandra
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Possibility Jane Preston married George Julius Spiegelhalter.
You would need to check the birth record out to make sure it fits. Jane Preston born May 4, 1909 in Scotland and died December 11th 1974 in Toronto.
Husband George Julius Spiegelhalter born 8 May 1910 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and died 14 May 1983 in Milton, Ontario.
Parents James Spiegelhalter born 1860 in Black Forest Area of Germany who died 5 th July 1939 in Toronto, Ontario. Mother Clara Schoepp born 5 Dec 1874 Germany and died 16 October 1933 Toronto.
Sandra
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George Spiegelhalter appears on Canada Voters List 1963 in York Ontario
George (bus man) and J Spiegelhalter live at 193 Ennerdale4 Road.
There is a 1945 entry for the same couple at that address - George's occupation is foreman.
Sandra
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The first wife of William Joseph Preston - Dorothy Tolfee born 22 July 1907 - lived at 171 Easrlsdale Avenue at the time of her death. Burial 22 April 1927 - Prospect Cemetery. Cause of death :- Mitral Regurgitation with endocarditis.
Sandra
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Hi I found this obit for you. It appeared in the Toronto Star Dec 12, 1974 page B6
If you already have this, I apologize for the duplication.
Nancy