Richard Loftus Shier (1831 - 1916)

Born 16 Apr 1831 in Sunderland, Ontario, Canada

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Ann (Speiran) Shier — married 27 Feb 1866 in Sunderland, Ontario, Canada.

Descendants

Died 30 Oct 1916 at age 85 in Sunderland, Ontario, Canada

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Biography

Richard was born in 1831. He was the son of Richard Shier and Catherine Unknown. He passed away in 1916. Richard Loftus Shier was born on 16 April 1831 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Richard Shier and Catherine Shier. Richard Loftus Shier appeared on the census of 1851 in the household of Richard Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. Richard Loftus Shier appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Richard Shier in Lot 4 Conc 5 Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. Richard Loftus Shier was a farmer in 1865. He married Mary Ann Speiran, daughter of John (James) Speiran and Mary Ruttle, on 27 February 1866. Richard Loftus Shier appeared on the census of 1871 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. He appeared on the census of 1881 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. He appeared on the census of 1891 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. He appeared on the census of 1901 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. He appeared on the census of 1911 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. He died on 30 October 1916 at age 85. He was buried in St John's Cemetery, Brock Twp, Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

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Sources

• Burial St John's Cemetery, Brock Twp, Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

• Death record Source Citation Archives of Ontario; Series: MS935; Reel: 223

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Obituary

Obituary in the death of Richard Loftus Shier at his home in Sunderland on Oct. 30, 1916 the Township of Brock is minus another of its few remaining pioneers. The late Mr. Shier was born at Lot 4, Conc. 5, Brock on the 16th of April 1831, being the fourth son of the late Richard and Catherine Shier who came from Ireland about 1822. They took up land and made a home for their family near Odelltown, Montreal but remained there just eight years, when they left Quebec and settled on the farm in Brock where the son Loftice was born. Both parents lived to ripe ages, viz: about four score and 2 years. When the late Richard Loftice Shier became a man he married Miss Mary Ann Speiran on the 27th February, 1866. They settled on part of lot 5 on the 6th concession of Brock , where a large family of children were raised, viz: Richard J. of Toronto; George D. of Uxbridge; Julius H. of Vroomanton; Mrs. Robt. Murray of Zephyr; Mrs. R.C.Hoskin of Toronto; Mrs. W.C. Francis, Cannington and one son deceased. In 1913 the parents moved to Sunderland, retiring from active life and from the farm where they had long and faithfully toiled. and raised a family which long since had grown up and "called them blessed". Only one brother, George, survives, and to him is given the credit of carrying much of the early history to Brock in his well trained memory. Be it said of Loftice Shier, he was a good father, and a lonely home is left. It must be so, these tender human ties cannot be severed without a pang. Yet in such a death there is really no cause for grief. His life's work was done, and well done. Wearied with life's cares, weary of suffering, he lay down to rest. The funeral was largely attended and was conducted by Rev. H.E. Wellwood of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. W.G. Aldridge. Internment took place at St.John Cemetery.

Death record

Source Information

Ancestry.com. Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.

Original data:

Archives of Ontario. Registrations of Deaths, 1869-1938. MS 935, reels 1-615. Archives of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Archives of Ontario. Registrations of Ontario Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947. MS 944, reels 1-11. Archives of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Archives of Ontario. Division Registrar Vital Statistics Records, 1858-1930. MS 940, reels 5-10, 16, 21, 26-27. Archives of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.