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Research in Other Countries => Canada => Topic started by: Coventry on Wednesday 20 September 23 16:43 BST (UK)
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Hi,
I'm trying to trace the families of Don Winer from Ontario (born c1920) and Jeff Marples from British Columbia. They were stationed with my uncle in India during the Second World War. My uncle was with the Air Forces in India and went trekking in the Himalayas with Cpl Don Winer and Cpl Jeff Marples in November 1944.
It would be good to get in touch as I have a photo of Don and Jeff.
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1921 census Huron South Ontario
Aron Winer 21 Head
Florence Winer 22 Wife
Donald Winer 6 months. Son
Sandra
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Could be this chap - ancestry tree with photo (in fact there are 18 ancestry trees)
John Donald Winer 1920–1988
born 26 November 1920 - Exeter, Huron, Ontario, Canada
died 9 October 1988 - Henderson Hospital Hamilton Ontario.
married 1947
Marian Theresa Sabourin 1927–1988
born 29 April 1927 - Alberta, Canada
died 8 September 1988 • Hamilton Ontario.
Could be 6 children.
Sandra
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From the info you give - if he married it would be after 1944 so any children/grandchildren are most likely to still be alive
Rootschat does not allow any info to be posted about living persons to protect their privacy
Have you checked for an obituary for him which could name family members
SNAP - posts crossed.
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This is a possibility for your Jeff Marples
FIND A GRAVE
Edward Geoffrey Marples. Passed 4 December 1998
Prince George Municipal Cemetery
Prince George, Fraser-Fort George Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
PLOT Section 44e ; Block 4; Plot 447 Ne
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110438072/edward-marples
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1931 census Kootenay East Unorganized territory, British Columbia.
Norman Marples 58 Head
Constance Marples 56 Wife
Kenneth Marples 27 Son
Geoffrey Marples 13 Son
Sandra
Added 25 ancestry trees - married twice.
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Thank you! Fingers crossed.
Could be this chap - ancestry tree with photo (in fact there are 18 ancestry trees)
John Donald Winer 1920–1988
born 26 November 1920 - Exeter, Huron, Ontario, Canada
died 9 October 1988 - Henderson Hospital Hamilton Ontario.
married 1947
Marian Theresa Sabourin 1927–1988
born 29 April 1927 - Alberta, Canada
died 8 September 1988 • Hamilton Ontario.
Could be 6 children.
Sandra
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Thank you. Will try and explore further.
Thank you! Fingers crossed.
Could be this chap - ancestry tree with photo (in fact there are 18 ancestry trees)
John Donald Winer 1920–1988
born 26 November 1920 - Exeter, Huron, Ontario, Canada
died 9 October 1988 - Henderson Hospital Hamilton Ontario.
married 1947
Marian Theresa Sabourin 1927–1988
born 29 April 1927 - Alberta, Canada
died 8 September 1988 • Hamilton Ontario.
Could be 6 children.
Sandra
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The first wife of Edward Geoffrey Marples (Geoffrey) passed away 1977
Obit - The Chilliwack Progress
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Wed, 29 Jun 1977 Page 10
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-chilliwack-progress/132118080/
Google the daughter "W" and you will find her on facebook in Prince George British Columbia
Sandra
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Thank you! I’ve been able to make contact with Geoff Marples’ family.
The first wife of Edward Geoffrey Marples (Geoffrey) passed away 1977
Obit - The Chilliwack Progress
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Wed, 29 Jun 1977 Page 10
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-chilliwack-progress/132118080/
Google the daughter "W" and you will find her on facebook in Prince George British Columbia
Sandra
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Excellent Coventry.
Well done Sandra. ;D
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Excellent Coventry.
Well done Sandra. ;D
Thank you.Thank you! I’ve been able to make contact with Geoff Marples’ family.
The first wife of Edward Geoffrey Marples (Geoffrey) passed away 1977
Obit - The Chilliwack Progress
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Wed, 29 Jun 1977 Page 10
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-chilliwack-progress/132118080/
Google the daughter "W" and you will find her on facebook in Prince George British Columbia
Sandra
That is very good result. Thank you for the update.
Sandra
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Hi there,
I just saw this post / discussion as I was helping my daughter do a bit of research about our family tree. My Papa was John Donald Winer - or as his friends and family knew him as Don Winer, from Hamilton Ontario.
I’m new to this forum / website. As I understand it….I need to post three times before messaging individuals - so just posting here to try and get connected. I’ll post two other times and hope I’ll be able to message directly.
Thanks!!
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As my second post - I just want to thank you for posting and doing your research here - I’m looking forward to connecting. Thanks.
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Much of our Winer family lives in Hamilton. Sandra was correct with the details. John and Marian Winer had six children (my dad, my two aunts and three uncles). Only exception there is that my Papa’s dad’s name was Orrin Winer - who was married to Florence Winer. Thanks again - third post completed!