Sarah Hay Fidlar1

#1166, (1844 - 1934)
FatherJohn Fidlar2,3 (1804 - a 1881)
MotherElizabeth Harvey4,3 (1811 - 1882)
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of Magnus Fidlar & Janet Irvine

Children of Sarah Hay Fidlar and Francis Borland Parker
  • Emily A Parker17 (1867 or 1868 - 1967)
  • Elizabeth Parker18 (1870 - 1960)
  • Sarah Mabel Parker19 (1872 - 1916)
  • male Parker20 (1876 - )
  • male Parker21 (1876 - )

Life Events

Note.Sarah Hay Fidlar was named after her maternal grandmother Sally Hay. [see "Extended Family" pop-up above]5 
BirthSarah Hay Fidlar was born on 9 Sep 1844 in Marmora, Hastings County, Ontario.6,3
 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusSarah H Fidler [sic] appeared on the 1861 Census of Marmora Township, Hastings County, Ontario with her parents. She was 17, born in Canada, religion Church of Scotland.7 
MarriageShe married Francis Borland Parker, son of Robert Parker and Elizabeth Houghman, on 17 Jan 1866 in Hastings County, Ontario.
Information from the register: Francis B. Parker, age 33, birthplace Canada, residence Stirling Township, son of Robert Parker & Elizabeth Houghman;
Sarah H Fidler, 22, born in Canada, residence Marmora, daughter of John Fidler & Elizabeth Harvey;
They were married by Alex Buchan, minister of the Presbyterian Church in connection with the Church of Scotland and the witness was [Francis' brother] Robert Parker of Stirling.8 
1871 CensusFrancis and Sarah appeared on the 1871 Census of Stirling, Hastings County, Ontario. Francis was 38 [ages supposed to be next birthday], born in Ontario, religion Church of Scotland, of Scotch origin, occupation miller. Sarah was 27, born in Ontario and also of Scotch origin. With them was Margery Parker (67, widow, born Scotland) and their two daughters, Emily (4) and Elizabeth (1).9 
1881 CensusFrancis B and Sarah Parker appeared on the 1881 Census of Stirling, Hastings County, Ontario. Francis was age 48, Scottish, born in Ontario, Presbyterian, and was an accountant. Sarah was 38 and born in Ontario. Their children were Emily (14), Bessy (12), Mabel (10), all attending school. With them was Margery Parker (widow, 76, born Scotland) and Ellen Ward (20, English, born Ontario). [Note: Marjorie's maiden name was Fidlar - she was Sarah's aunt and also the second wife of Francis' father]10 
1891 CensusFrancis B and Sarah appeared on the 1891 Census of Stirling Village, Hastings County, Ontario, enumerated 20 Apr 1891. The Parker family lived in a 12 room wood house; there was also a 2 story 7 room uninhabited brick house. Francis B was 58, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ontario, religion Presbyterian, and was a Div Court Clerk employing one person. Sarah was 48, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, and her religion was Presbyterian. Their children were Emily (23), Bessie (21), Mable (19). Also with them was Frances' widowed step mother Marjora Parker (85). They could all read and write.11 
1901 CensusFrank B and Sarah H Parker appeared on the 1901 Census of Stirling Village, Hastings County, Ontario, at Front Street. They lived in a 10 room wooden house, owned 175 acres, 10 village lots, 7 houses, 5 stores, and 6 outbuildings. Frank was 68, born Aug 24, 1832 in Ontario, of Scotch origin, Presbyterian, and was a banker. His income was not recorded. Sarah was 57 and born in Ontario. Their children were Emily A (34, bank accountant), Bessie (31), and Mabel (29).6 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband Francis died on 23 Dec 1903.12 
1911 CensusSarah Hay Parker and her unmarried daughter Emily appeared on the 1911 Census of Stirling, Hastings County, Ontario. Sarah was 67 years old and born Sept 1843 in Ontario. Emily was 43 and born January 1868 in Ontario. They were both of Scotch origin, Presbyterian, and had an occupation of "income."13 
1921 CensusSarah H Parker and her daughter Emily Parker appeared on the 1921 Census of Stirling, Hastings County, Ontario, at Front Street. Sarah owned her two room wood house. She was a widow, age 76, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland. Emily was single, 52, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, no occupation. Also with them was Sarah's grandson Donald Ross (12). The family was Presbyterian. [Donald Ross' mother was Sarah Mabel, who died in 1916]14 
(Heir) WillShe was named an heir in the will of Isabella Fidlar dated 22 Jan 1925. The will included the phrase, "to my sister-in-law Sarah Parker of Stirling Ontario the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars."15 
DeathSarah died on 26 May 1934 in Front Street, Stirling, Hastings County, Ontario.
Information from certificate: Sarah H.F. Parker of Stirling, Scotch origin,widow, born Marmora Ont on Sept 9th 1844, age 89 years 8 months 17 days, housewife, resided in Stirling 80 years, father John Fidlar born Orkney Islands, mother Elizabeth Fidlar born Orkney Islands, informant was daughter Miss Emily Parker of Stirling, burial in Stirling cemetery.3 
BurialShe was buried in Stirling Cemetery, Hastings County, Ontario.
Sarah H Parker Sept 9 1844 - May 26 1934.16 
Last Edited25 Jun 2014

Citations

  1. Elizabeth Hancocks and W.E. Britnell, compiler, County marriage registers of Ontario, Canada, 1858-1869. v.5 Hastings County (Agincourt, Ontario: Generation Press, 1979), transcribed "Hayes."
  2. Elizabeth Hancocks and W.E. Britnell, compiler, County marriage registers of Ontario, Canada, 1858-1869. v.5 Hastings County (Agincourt, Ontario: Generation Press, 1979).
  3. Death Registrations of Ontario, 1869-1938. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Sarah H.F. Parker, #017340-34.
  4. 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.
  5. Inferred from analysis of data: Typically the 1st daughter is named after the mother's mother but in this case it was the 2nd daughter.
  6. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Hastings (71), Stirling (n-2), page 2, line 44.
  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. Marriage certificate from the parish register of Francis B Parker and Sarah F Fidler, married 17 January 1866 in Hastings County, Ontario, Canada (Family History Library, Film #1030057).
  9. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Hastings (62), Stirling (b), Page 34.
  10. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Hastings (122), Village of Stirling, (B), Page 21 & 22.
  11. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Hastings North (74), Village of Stirling (), page 24.
  12. Death Registrations of Ontario, 1869-1938. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Francis Borland Parker, #012293-03.
  13. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Hastings West, 35 Stirling, page 10.
  14. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Hastings West, SD 47, Page 15.
  15. Last Will and Testament of Isabella Fidlar of Toronto, Ontario, 22 January 1925. Typescript copy in the possession of Sharon Hoskyn.
  16. Eleanor Botting ed. Stirling Cemetery, Ontario Genealogical Society Quinte Branch, Ameliasburg, (1994) FHL 6039142 "#97 [Big Parker stone in front of these stones]."
  17. Transcription of the 1881 Census for Canada (Family History Library, online).
  18. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. 001788-70.
  19. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. 009036-72.
  20. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. 009541-77.
  21. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. 009542-77.