George Smith1

#20903, (1860 - 1943)
FatherGeorge Smith1 (c 1823 - 1909)
MotherFlora Ann McLean1 (c 1828 - 1864)
RelationshipGrandson of Hector McLean
Extended Family
ChartsHector McLean & Mary McGillivray's children & grandchildren
Hector McLean & Mary McGillivray - 5 generations of descendants

Children of George Smith and Elizabeth Taylor

Life Events

BirthGeorge Smith was born in Apr 1860 in Vaughan Twp, York County, Ontario.2,1
 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusHe appeared on the 1861 Census of Vaughan Twp, York County, Ontario with his parents. He was not yet named and there was a notation that there had been a birth in the family that year. Census day was 14 January 1861.3 
BaptismHe was baptized on 22 May 1862 in Maple Presbyterian Church, Vaughan Twp, York County, Ontario. The register states: George, s/o George Smith & Florah A McLean of Vaughan; baptised the same day as siblings James and Catherine.1 
(with Father) 1871 CensusHe appeared on the 1871 Census of Vaughan Twp, York County, Ontario in the household of his father George Smith. George was age 11, born in Ontario, Presbyterian, and of English origin.4 
MarriageGeorge Smith married Elizabeth Taylor on 7 Jan 1881 in Richmond Hill, York County, Ontario.
Information from registration: George Smith, 21, residence Vaughan Township, born Vaughan, bachelor, Farmer, Presbyterian, s/o George Smith & Sarah Irwin [sic];
Elizabeth Taylor, 21, residence Vaughan Township, born King, spinster, Presbyterian, d/o George Taylor & Mary Ann Taylor;
Witnesses were John Jordan and Eliza Blanchard both of Richmondhill. Married by Rev Isaac Campbell.2 
1881 CensusGeorge and Elizabeth Smith appeared on the 1881 Census of Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario. George was a labourer and of English origin. Elizabeth was Irish. They were both 20 years old, born in Ontario, and Presbyterian. They were enumerated next to George's married sister Mary McMahon's family.5 
1901 CensusGeorge and Elizabeth Smith appeared on the 1901 Census of Richmond Hill, York County, Ontario. George was age 40, born April 16 1860 in Ontario, English, Methodist, and a Teamster working 12 months for $300. Elizabeth was 40, born July 7, 1860 in Ontario, Irish, and Methodist. Their children were Herm G J (19), Edith (17), Mabel (15), Sadie (11), Hazel (9), Myrtal (7), Violet (4), and Emery (1.)6 
1911 CensusGeorge and Elizabeth appeared on the 1911 Census of Richmond Hill, York County, Ontario, at 26 & 27 on 47. George was age 50, born April 1861 in Ontario, English, and Methodist. He was a labourer at a saw mill, working 52 weeks at 75 hours/week for $470. He has no life insurance. Elizabeth was 50, born July 1861 in Ontario, of English origin, Methodist, and a housekeeper. Their children were Mabel (24), Hazel (19), Myrtle (17), Violet (14), and Emery (11). They also had a lodger.7 
1921 CensusGeorge and Elizabeth appeared on the 1921 Census of Richmond Hill, York County, Ontario, at Richmond Street. They owned their 6 room wood house. George was 60, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother in Scotland. He was a caretaker for the village, earning $850 the previous year. Elizabeth was 58, born in Ontario, parents born in Ireland. Their children at home were Myrtle (24, stenographer), Violet (22, cashier), and Emmera (21, clerk.)8 
DeathGeorge died in 1943.9
 
BurialHe was buried in Richmond Hill Presbyterian Cemetery, Richmond Hill, York County, Ontario. Stone ref: N18.13.9 
Last Edited30 Aug 2014

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Church Register of York County Maple Presbyterian Church register (also known as St. Andrews and St. Pauls), 1829-1912 (Family History Library, 0207904), George Smith baptism, 1862.
  2. Ontario Marriage Registration. Smith/Taylor, #013146-81.
  3. 1861 Census for Ontario "York, Vaughan Twp (474), page 21; transcription online at Ontario Genweb Census Project."
  4. 1871 Census for Ontario, Canada "York West (44), Vaughan Twp (b), division 2, page 65; transcription online at Ontario Genweb Census Project."
  5. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York West (136), Vaughan (e-3), page 5.
  6. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York West (131), Richmond Hill (c), page 9.
  7. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York Centre (136), Richmond Hill (39), page 1.
  8. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York South, SD 8, Page 16.
  9. Index to cemetery transcriptions, Ontario, all years, compiled by Ontario Genealogical Society, Ontario, 2003-2007. accessed online at http://ogs.andornot.com/CemeteryIndex.aspx
  10. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. George James Hermon Smith, #013726-82.
  11. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Sarah Elizabeth Smith, #041026-89.
  12. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Hazel Smith, #044290-91.
  13. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Florence Myrtle Smith, #037879-94.
  14. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Violet Smith, #.
  15. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Emary Smith, #[second page of record missing at Ancestry, Nov 2007].