Elizabeth Harvey1,2,3

#301, (1811 - 1882)
FatherJames Harvey2,1 (s 1785 - bt 1841 - 1851)
MotherSarah (Sally) Hay2 (c 1790 - bt 1851 - 1861)
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of Magnus Fidlar & Janet Irvine
Elizabeth Harvey Fidlar (1811-1882)

Children of Elizabeth Harvey and John Fidlar

Life Events

BirthElizabeth Harvey was born on 1 Sep 1811 in Stromness, Orkney.2,4
 
BaptismShe was baptized on 7 Sep 1811 in Stromness. Her name was recorded as 'Betty' in the parish register.2 
MigrationJohn Fidlar and Elizabeth Harvey migrated from Scotland to England before their marriage in 1839. It is not known whether they or their families moved separately or together.
 
MarriageShe married John Fidlar, son of Magnus Fidlar and Janet Irvine, on 12 Aug 1839 in Parish Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland.
Information from the marriage certificate: John Fidler, of full age, Bachelor, Mariner, residence this parish [Tynemouth], son of Magnus Fidler Boat Builder;
Elizabeth Harvey, full age, of this parish, daughter of James Harvey master Mariner;
They were married in the parish church by Banns and the witnesses were Sarah Harvey [either Elizabeth's mother or sister] and Thomas Oxley [a frequent witness].1,5 
Research Note John and Elizabeth largely followed the traditional Scottish pattern when naming their children. Their first four children were named after the grandparents: Janet Irvine, James Harvey, Sarah Hay, and Magnus. The fifth child was named Elizabeth for the mother. 
1841 CensusJohn and Elizabeth Fidlar appeared on the 1841 Census of Tynemouth, Northumberland, at Church Road. They lived in a multi-family dwelling. John was 35 and a mariner. Elizabeth was 25. They were both born in Scotland and they had one child, Janetirven [sic] who was 8 months old and born in England. Note that the 1841 census records ages rounded down to the nearest 5 years, does not record relationships, and only indicates whether or not the person was born in the county.6 
1861 CensusJohn and Elizabeth appeared on the 1861 Census of Marmora Township, Hastings County, Ontario. The family lived in a one story log house. John was a yeoman, aged 56. Elizabeth was 49. They were both born in Scotland and their religion was Church of Scotland. Their children were Jannet (20), Jas H (19), Sarah H (17), Magnus (15), and Elizabeth (13). Janet was born in England, the rest in Canada. James, Magnus and Elizabeth attended school. Listed as non-family members were [John's brother] James Fidler (60, Scotland, labourer) and John Derry (8, labourer, born Canada, Church of England).7 
Photograph8
John and Elizabeth Fidlar
1871 CensusJohn and Elizabeth Fidler appeared on the 1871 Census of Marmora Township, Hastings County, Ontario. John was 66, born in Orkney, married, and a farmer. Elizabeth was 56, born in Orkney, and married. Their children were James (27, farmer), Magness (24, farmer), and Elizabeth (22). Also with them was [John's brother] James (74, born in Scotland, mechanic). The family's religion was Free Presbyterian.9 
1881 CensusJohn and Elizabeth appeared on the 1881 Census of Marmora Township, Hastings County, Ontario. John was 77, born in Scotland, and a farmer. Elizabeth was 68 and born in Scotland. Their children at home were James H (37) and Magnus (34). The family was Presbyterian.10 
DeathElizabeth died on 1 Aug 1882 in Marmora & Lake Township, Hastings County, Ontario.
Information from the register: Elizabeth Fidar [sic], age 72, Farmers Wife, born Stromness Scotland, died of old age one week, physician Dr Parker, informant [her son] James Fidlar Farmer Marmora, registered 5 August 1882, Presbytrian.4 
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Elizabeth Harvey Fidlar's death certificate, 1882
Last Edited6 Oct 2014

Citations

  1. Copy marriage certificate of John Fidlar and Elizabeth Harvey, married 12 August 1839 in the Registration District of Tynemouth.
  2. Microfilm of the Old Parochial Register of Stromness, Orkney, 1695-1854 (Family History Library, 990514 & 990515).
  3. Province of Ontario Marriage Registers: #011911, 1887 - son James, Family History Library.
  4. Death Registrations of Ontario, 1869-1938. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Elizabeth Fidar, #006666-82.
  5. Tynemouth Bishop's Transcripts (digital images online at Familysearch Record Search); record has less detail than civil registration.
  6. 1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/826/2 folio 10. Image viewed at Ancestry or Findmypast.
  7. 1861 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Canada West, Hastings County, Marmora & Lake Township (1), page 14.
  8. E-mails from Jane Severino to Jennifer Kolthammer.
  9. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Hastings North (62), Marmora & Lake (d-1), page 18.
  10. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Hastings (122), Township of Marmora & Lake (f-1), page 15.
  11. Copy birth certificate of Janet Irvine Fidlar, born 13 September 1840, registered 29 September 1840 in the Registration District of Tynemouth.
  12. Marriage Registrations of Ontario, 1857-1928. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Inkster/Fidler, 1870, page 240.
  13. Marriage Registrations of Ontario, 1857-1928. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Fidler/Inkster, #011911-87 [image blurry].
  14. Elizabeth Hancocks and W.E. Britnell, compiler, County marriage registers of Ontario, Canada, 1858-1869. v.5 Hastings County (Agincourt, Ontario: Generation Press, 1979), dtr Sarah.
  15. Death Registrations of Ontario, 1869-1938. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Sarah H.F. Parker, #017340-34.
  16. Marriage Registrations of Ontario, 1857-1928. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. James Wilkinson & Elizabeth Fidlar, #003823-76.