Eliza Clark (abt. 1858 - 1934)

Born about 1858 in , , Ontario, Canada

Ancestors

Died 9 Jan 1934 at about age 76 in Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

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Biography

Per 13 Oct 1987 letter to Marjorie Philip Elmer (Hazel Clark Elmer's daughter-in-law) from Mary Garbutt "Mrs. Janet Clark's" daughters married a Mr. Thomas Donaldson, a Mr. Thomas Williamson, a Mr. Squires of Toronto, Mr. Angus McQuarrie (Mary), Mr. Peter Huffman (Janet/Jessie) and Miss Isabella of Orillia was also listed. Which of the remaining sisters married?

Sources

• 1869-1937 Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Death Record lists:

• Eliza Clark Williamson, age 76, est. birth year 1858 • Parents John and Janet (Campbell) Clark. • No husband mentioned

1861 Canadian Census lists: • John Clark 41 years, occupation yeoman, birthplace Scotland, religion FC., home listed as a single story log house • Jennet, age 35 • John age 10 • Isabella, age 9 • Duncan, age 7 • Eliza age 5 • one boy not christened age 2

1871 Canadian Census lists: • John Clark 51 years, est. birth year 1820,occupation farmer, birthplace Scotland, religion C Pres. • Janet age 50, wife, est. birth year 1821 • John age 19, est birth year 1852,occupation farmer • Isabella age 18, est. birth year 1853 • Duncan age 16, est. birth year 1855 • Eliza age 14, est birth year 1857 • Charlotte age 9, est. birth year 1862 • Mary age 6, est. birth year 1865 • Thomas age 4, est. birth year 1867 • Janet age 3, est. birth year 1868 • Margaret age 9/12 June, est. birth year 1870

1881 Canadian Census no longer lists John Clark. Listed are:

• Jennett age 55, widow • John age 29, occupation carpenter • Isabella age 27 • Eliza age 24 • Charlotte age 18 • Mary age 16 • Thomas age 14 • Jessie (probably Janet) age 12 • Catherine age 10 • Duncan age 26 • Emma age 20 (Duncan's wife) • Alexander age 2 (Duncan's child) • Robert age 1/12 (Duncan's child)