Peter Herbert Stafford1

#19661, (1902 - )
FatherDilmon Bricker Stafford1 (1856 - 1935)
MotherSarah McKinnon1 (1867 - 1907)
RelationshipGreat-grandson of Angus McKinnon
ChartsAngus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen - 5 generations of descendants

Life Events

BirthPeter Herbert Stafford was born on 16 Aug 1902 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Details from register: son of Dilmon Stafford & Sarah McKinnon, father Laborer of North St Paisley, informant Mrs Mary Stafford, registered 22 Oct 1902.1 
(with Parents) 1911 CensusPeter appeared on the 1911 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his father and stepmother. He was age 8, born Oct 1903 in Ontario, attended school for 5 months, and was the only child in the household.2 
(with Father) 1921 CensusPeter appeared on the 1921 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his father. He was 18 years old and earned $325 working on his father's farm.3 
MarriageHe married Ethel Eby Scott on 10 Oct 1928 in Elderslie Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from the license affidavit and certificate: Peter Herbert Stafford, farmer, bachelor, 26, Presbyterian, residence Bruce Township, birthplace Bruce Township, son of D B Stafford & Sarah McKinnon;
Ethel Eby Scott, housekeeper, spinster, 17, United Church, residence Bruce Township, birthplace Bruce Township, daughter of George Scott & Franey Eby
They were married by A H Wilson and the witnesses were W E & Stella Stafford of Paisley [a married couple who were the brother of the groom and the sister of the bride].4 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Hiram Arthur Stafford's 1964 obituary as brother Peter Stafford of Ontario.5 
Obituary His wife's obituary:

STAFFORD, Ethel - Peacefully at Hannah Walker Place in Owen Sound on Friday April 24th, 2009. In her 99th year, Ethel Eby (nee Scott) the beloved wife of the late Peter Herbert Stafford. Loving mother of Ken and his wife Marilyn of Port Perry, Don and his wife Joan, of Kitchener and Elaine and her husband Orv Mervyn of Owen Sound. Proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Dear sister of Roy Scott, Nellie McArthur, Phyllis Wilson and Lillian McGillivary. Predeceased by her daughter in law Janet Stafford and by her brothers Howard, Russell, Bert, Bill, Joe, Milt and by her sisters Stella (Mrs. Bill Stafford), Marion (Mrs. Percy Stevens), Margaret (Mrs. Charlie Pearce) and Vera (Mrs. Ted Ash). Also predeceased by her parents George Scott and Franey Eby. Friends may call at the BRECKENRIDGE-ASHCROFT FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday April 28th from 11 am -12 noon. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 12 noon. Rev. David Shearman officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Central Westside United Church UCW or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.6
 
Last Edited31 Aug 2014

Citations

  1. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Peter Herbert Stafford, #009174-02.
  2. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (59), Bruce (20), page 8.
  3. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, SD 21, Page 6.
  4. Ontario Marriage Registration. Peter Herbert Stafford & Ethel Eby Scott, #009160-1928.
  5. Obituary of H Arthur Stafford in Vancouver Province, 7 Aug 1964.
  6. Obituary of Ethel Eby Stafford in Owen Sound Sun Times, undated. Viewed online at yourlifemoments.ca, linked from the Sun Times' website.