Alice Elizabeth Haley1,2

F, #36483, b. 3 April 1906, d. 7 December 1974
Father*Daniel W. Haley1 b. c 1855
Mother*Alice M. (?)3 b. c 1862
Last Edited29 Jul 2023
     She was born on 3 April 1906 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, USA.4,3,5 Alice married Erle E. Snelgrove on 16 April 1927 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, USA.6,3,7
     Alice Elizabeth Haley died on 7 December 1974 at age 68.4,2
     Alice Elizabeth appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Sennett, Cayuga County, New York in the household of her parents, Daniel and Alice M. Haley.1
     Alice E. appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Auburn, Cayuga County, New York in the household of hermother, Alice M. Haley.8
     Alice Snelgrove appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, in the household of Alice M. Haley.3 Elaine Snelgrove was identified as the closest relative or friend in USA when Earle E.. Snelgrove crossed the border on 15 October 1934 at Niagara Falls, New York, USA; identifying his nearest relative or friend as his wife Elaine Snelgrove.9
     Alice Snelgrove was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her husband, Erle Ernest Snelgrove.10 Mrs. Erle E. Snelgrove, of Geneva, was listed as the mother of the bride in the marriage of James Edward Finn and Barbara June Snelgrove on 25 June 1947.11
     In the obituary of Erle E. Snelgrove who died 21 November 1974, his wife, Alice Haley, was listed as a survivor.6

Family

Earnest George Snelgrove b. 30 Sep 1904, d. 21 Nov 1974
Marriage*Alice married Erle E. Snelgrove on 16 April 1927 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, USA.6,3,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8417] Daniel W Haley household, 18 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Sennett, Cayuga, New York; Page 2A, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_928.
  2. [S8413] Melinda Finn, "Rick's Public Home Page - Finn, Barbara," e-mail message from (withheld for privacy) (unknown address) to e-mail address, Nov 25, 2018, Received Jan 10, 2019. Hereinafter cited as "Barbara Finn."
  3. [S7681] Alice Haley household, 23 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Auburn, Cayuga, New York; Page: 17A; Family; 337; Enumeration District: 0010, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1411.
  4. [S501] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, online 1935-2014, Name:     Alice Snelgrove. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  5. [S8416] New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942 (Publisher: ew York State Department of Health, Albany, NY.), Ancestry.com, New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942; "inal data: New York State Birth Index"; cited as "New York State, Birth Index., Name:     Alice E Haley.
  6. [S7680] Mr. Snelgrove Dies; Former Newsman, The Post-Standard, Syracuse, NY, Nov 26, 1974, Page 43, columns 2 & 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Erle E. Snelgrove. Hereinafter cited as Post-Standard.
  7. [S8412] New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967 (Publisher: ew York State Department of Health, Albany, NY.), Ancestry.com, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967; "Original data: New York State Marriage Index"; cited as "New York State, Marriage Index., Erle E Snelgrove & Alice E Haley.
  8. [S8418] Alice M Haley household, 10 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Auburn, Cayuga, New York; Page 13A, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1089.
  9. [S9793] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960 (Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration), Ancestry.com, U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960; "Index and images of manifest sheets submitted to the U.S. Dept. of Labor"; cited as "Border Crossings., Name: Earle E Snellgrove.
  10. [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., Erle Ernest Snelgrove; Registration Date: 14 Feb 1942, Geneva, New York, USA, Birth Date: 30 Sep 1904, Brighton Clat, Canate, Canada, Height: 5ft 9 1/2in, Weight: 130, Eye Color: Gray, Hair Color: Gray, Complexion: Light, Employer: Gemer Daily Time General N. Y, Next of Kin: Mrs Alice Snelgrove.
  11. [S8414] Geneva Girl, 18, Gains Diploma; To Wed Today, Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, NY, Jun 25, 1947, Page 33, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Geneva Girl, 18, Gains Diploma; To Wed Today. Hereinafter cited as Democrat and Chronicle.
  12. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Barbara June Finn. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.

Barbara June Snelgrove1

F, #36484, b. 25 June 1929, d. 3 June 2002
Father*Earnest George Snelgrove1,2 b. 30 Sep 1904, d. 21 Nov 1974
Mother*Alice Elizabeth Haley1,2 b. 3 Apr 1906, d. 7 Dec 1974
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited14 Feb 2023
     She was born on 25 June 1929 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, USA.1,3 Barbara married James Edward Finn on 25 June 1947 at North Presbyterian Church, Geneva, New York, USA.2,4,5
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Her parents were listed as Erle E. Snelgrove and Mrs. Erle E. Snelgrove.5

     Barbara June Snelgrove died on 3 June 2002 at age 72.1
     Barbara Snelgrove appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, in the household of Alice M. Haley.3
     The following article appeared in the Rochester, New York Democrat and Chronicle, 25 June 1947 :
Geneva Girl, 18, Gains Diploma; To Wed Today
     Geneva--This is a three-in-one day for a Geneva girl, Miss Barbara June Snelgrove, who'll have a new husband, a new diploma and her 18th birthday all in one.
     The new diploma came to Miss Snelgrove, only daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Erle E. Snelgrove, 99 St. Clair St., at commencement at Geneva High School last night.
     At 2 p. m. today in North Presbyterian Church, Miss Snelgrove will become the bride of James Edward Finn, son of Mrs. O. V. Finn of 302 William St.
     Combination of her birthday anniversary and wedding date are in keeping with her middle name. The bridegroom, also a graduate of Geneva High School is a GI student in Hobart College, entering after return from overseas duty in Gen. George Patton's's Army in which he participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He'll have his arm in a sling for his wedding as a result of a fall from a ladder recently in which he broke his thumb.
     Both Mr. and Mrs. Snelgrove (sic) will be students in Geneva's colleges in the fall, as the bride is entering William Smith College. Her father is head of the news bureau at Hobart College.
     The Rev. Alexander Thompson, pastor of the North Church, will perform the wedding ceremony. Miss Snelgrove escorted by her father, will be attended by a matron of honor, Mrs. Charles Loomis of Auburn; two classmate bridesmaids. Mise Marcia Bartlett and Miss Shirley Lautenslager of Geneva; and a flower girl, 4-year-old Linda Lee Loomis of Auburn. John Titcomb will be best man; Charles Knight and John Roberts will usher.
     Guests will be present from Port Hope, Ont., Rochester, Auburn, Canton, Homer, Poughkeepsie and this city.5

     In the obituary of James E. Finn who died 21 January 1967, his wife, Barbara Finn, was listed as a survivor.6
     In the obituary of Erle E. Snelgrove who died 21 November 1974, his daughter, Barbara Finn, of Auburn, NY, was listed as a survivor.2

Family

James Edward Finn b. 9 Apr 1924, d. 21 Jan 1967
Marriage*Barbara married James Edward Finn on 25 June 1947 at North Presbyterian Church, Geneva, New York, USA.2,4,5 
MarWitNews
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Her parents were listed as Erle E. Snelgrove and Mrs. Erle E. Snelgrove.5
 

Citations

  1. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Barbara June Finn. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
  2. [S7680] Mr. Snelgrove Dies; Former Newsman, The Post-Standard, Syracuse, NY, Nov 26, 1974, Page 43, columns 2 & 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Erle E. Snelgrove. Hereinafter cited as Post-Standard.
  3. [S7681] Alice Haley household, 23 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Auburn, Cayuga, New York; Page: 17A; Family; 337; Enumeration District: 0010, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1411.
  4. [S8412] New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967 (Publisher: ew York State Department of Health, Albany, NY.), Ancestry.com, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967; "Original data: New York State Marriage Index"; cited as "New York State, Marriage Index., James E Finn & Barbara J Snelgrove.
  5. [S8414] Geneva Girl, 18, Gains Diploma; To Wed Today, Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, NY, Jun 25, 1947, Page 33, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Geneva Girl, 18, Gains Diploma; To Wed Today. Hereinafter cited as Democrat and Chronicle.
  6. [S12611] Deaths: Finn, James E., Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 22 Jan 1967, Page 43, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: James E. Finn. Hereinafter cited as Democrat and Chronicle.

James Edward Finn1

M, #36485, b. 9 April 1924, d. 21 January 1967
Father*James E. Finn1
Mother*Orba Vreeland1,2 b. 1892 or 1893
Last Edited14 Feb 2023
     He was born on 9 April 1924 at Geneva, Ontario and Seneca Counties, New York, USA.3,4,2 James married Barbara June Snelgrove on 25 June 1947 at North Presbyterian Church, Geneva, New York, USA.5,6,1
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Her parents were listed as Erle E. Snelgrove and Mrs. Erle E. Snelgrove.1

     James Edward Finn died on 21 January 1967 at New York, USA, at age 42.7
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of James E. Finn.
Survived by his wife, Barbara Finn. Survivor(s): Mrs. James E. Finn.7

     James Edward Finn was buried at Sand Beach Cemetery, Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, USA.8
     
Military Service - U.S. Army, World War II

     James Edward Finn began military service on 20 May 1943 or 3 June 1943 at Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA, His service number was 32 846 001.9,8 Pfc. James E. Finn ended his military service on 5 January 1946 after having served in Company L of the 101st Infantry in Europe. He was in General Patton's army, and endured the hardships of the Battle of the Bulge..
End of World War II Military Service section.8,1

     James Edward appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Geneva, Ontario County, New York in the household of hismother, Orba Finn.2
     James Edward Finn, of 302 William St., Geneva, registered for the draft on 30 June 1942 at Geneva, Ontario and Seneca Counties, New York, USA, at the age of 18. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his mother, Orba Finn. He was described as 6' 3" and 165 lbs. with blue eyes, brown hair and a light brown complexion. It was noted that he had a scar on his right thumb.4
     The following article appeared in the Rochester, New York Democrat and Chronicle, 6 June 1947 :
Hobart GI Student Injured In Fall at Mother's Home
     Geneva -- James Finn, 23, GI junior student at Hobart College, went to Geneva General Hospital by ambulance yesterday forenoon after he fell 20 feet from a sliding ladder at his home, 302 William St.
     Finn's head struck the concrete driveway when he fell cutting: a gash and partly stunning him. Neighbors found him bleeding bad!y, and a hurry call for the ambulance was telephoned. Dr. Robert E. Doran is the attending surgeon. He said last night that Finn had suffered a concussion but his condition was good.
     The accident occurred while the youth was engaged In painting the home for his mother. Mrs. O. V. Finn. The heavy ladder, slid along the concrete, the victim said.
     
The youth is engaged to marry Miss Barbara Snelgrove of St. Clair Street, invitations for their June 25 wedding having already been sent. His mother is a registered nurse at the American Can Company plant here.3

     The following article appeared in the Rochester, New York Democrat and Chronicle, 25 June 1947 :
Geneva Girl, 18, Gains Diploma; To Wed Today
     Geneva--This is a three-in-one day for a Geneva girl, Miss Barbara June Snelgrove, who'll have a new husband, a new diploma and her 18th birthday all in one.
     The new diploma came to Miss Snelgrove, only daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Erle E. Snelgrove, 99 St. Clair St., at commencement at Geneva High School last night.
     At 2 p. m. today in North Presbyterian Church, Miss Snelgrove will become the bride of James Edward Finn, son of Mrs. O. V. Finn of 302 William St.
     Combination of her birthday anniversary and wedding date are in keeping with her middle name. The bridegroom, also a graduate of Geneva High School is a GI student in Hobart College, entering after return from overseas duty in Gen. George Patton's's Army in which he participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He'll have his arm in a sling for his wedding as a result of a fall from a ladder recently in which he broke his thumb.
     Both Mr. and Mrs. Snelgrove (sic) will be students in Geneva's colleges in the fall, as the bride is entering William Smith College. Her father is head of the news bureau at Hobart College.
     The Rev. Alexander Thompson, pastor of the North Church, will perform the wedding ceremony. Miss Snelgrove escorted by her father, will be attended by a matron of honor, Mrs. Charles Loomis of Auburn; two classmate bridesmaids. Mise Marcia Bartlett and Miss Shirley Lautenslager of Geneva; and a flower girl, 4-year-old Linda Lee Loomis of Auburn. John Titcomb will be best man; Charles Knight and John Roberts will usher.
     Guests will be present from Port Hope, Ont., Rochester, Auburn, Canton, Homer, Poughkeepsie and this city.1

     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Democrat and Chronicle published in Rochester, New York, 22 January 1967.7

Family

Barbara June Snelgrove b. 25 Jun 1929, d. 3 Jun 2002
Marriage*James married Barbara June Snelgrove on 25 June 1947 at North Presbyterian Church, Geneva, New York, USA.5,6,1 
MarWitNews
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Her parents were listed as Erle E. Snelgrove and Mrs. Erle E. Snelgrove.1
 

Citations

  1. [S8414] Geneva Girl, 18, Gains Diploma; To Wed Today, Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, NY, Jun 25, 1947, Page 33, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Geneva Girl, 18, Gains Diploma; To Wed Today. Hereinafter cited as Democrat and Chronicle.
  2. [S12613] Orba Finn. household, 08 April 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Geneva, Ontario, New York; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0021; Family: 147, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  3. [S8415] Hobart GI Student Injured In Fall at Mother's Home, Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, NY, Jun 6, 1947, Page 47, column 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Hobart GI Student Injured In Fall at Mother's Home. Hereinafter cited as Democrat and Chronicle.
  4. [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., James Edward Finn; Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942, Geneva, New York, USA, Birth Date: 09 Apr 1924, Geneva, N Y, Height: 6''3", Weight: 165, Eye Color: Blue, Hair Color: Brown, Complexion: Light Brown, Next of Kin: Orba Finn.
  5. [S7680] Mr. Snelgrove Dies; Former Newsman, The Post-Standard, Syracuse, NY, Nov 26, 1974, Page 43, columns 2 & 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Erle E. Snelgrove. Hereinafter cited as Post-Standard.
  6. [S8412] New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967 (Publisher: ew York State Department of Health, Albany, NY.), Ancestry.com, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967; "Original data: New York State Marriage Index"; cited as "New York State, Marriage Index., James E Finn & Barbara J Snelgrove.
  7. [S12611] Deaths: Finn, James E., Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 22 Jan 1967, Page 43, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: James E. Finn. Hereinafter cited as Democrat and Chronicle.
  8. [S4080] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx, James E Finn, Birth Date: 09 Apr 1924, Enlistment Date: 03 Jun 1943, Service Branch: Army, Service Number: 32 846 001, Discharge Date: 05 Jan 1946, Death Date: 21 Jan 1967, Cemetery: Sand Beach Cemetery, Auhurn, New York, USA. Hereinafter cited as Headstone Applications for Military.
  9. [S3544] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 (Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration), Ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; "This database contains information on about 8.3 million men and women who enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II"; cited as "US WWII Army Enlistment., James E Finn, Enlistment Date: 20 May 1943, Rochester, New York, Birth Year: 1924, Branch: No branch assignment, Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men), Marital status: Single, without dependents (Single), Service Number: 32846001.

William D Bews1

M, #36486
Last Edited7 Jan 2018
     William married Jemima Bey.1

Family

Jemima Bey
Child

Citations

  1. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Wm Bruce Bews & Edna Mayhew.

Jemima Bey1

F, #36487
Last Edited7 Jan 2018
     Jemima married William D Bews.1

Family

William D Bews
Child

Citations

  1. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Wm Bruce Bews & Edna Mayhew.

Marjorie Mayhew1

F, #36488, b. circa 1905
Father*William Elkanah Mayhew1 b. 17 Apr 1877
Mother*Florence Munroe1 b. 23 Aug 1877
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Carole Elizabeth Watson
Last Edited11 Jan 2018
     She was born circa 1905 at Ontario, Canada.1
     Marjorie Mayhew appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Niagara Falls, Welland County, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Florence Mayhew, listed as a student.1

Citations

  1. [S7682] William Mayhew household, 01 Jun 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, iagara Falls, Welland, Ontario; Page: 3; Family: 27, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).

Josiah Dewey1

M, #36489
Last Edited8 Jan 2018
     In the obituary of William A. Dewey who died 21 January 1921, his father, Josiah Dewey was listed as predeceased.1

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S7685] The Late William A. Dewey, The Colborne Express, Colborne, Ontario, Jan 27, 1921, Page 1, column 1 viewed at Cramache Archives, The Late William A. Dewey. Hereinafter cited as Colborne Express.

Harry Stewart Smith1

M, #36490, b. circa 1898
Father*James Smith1
Mother*Ellen Drysdale Metcalfe1
Last Edited11 Jan 2018
     He was born circa 1898 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.1 Harry married Janet Isabel Mayhew on 16 September 1924 at Colborne, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.1
     In the obituary of Henry Joseph Mayhew who died 18 October 1960, his son-in-law, Harry Smith, was listed as a survivor.2
     In the obituary of Shirley Ann Smith who died 8 October 2017, her father, Harry Stewart Smith, was listed as predeceased.3

Family

Janet Isabel Mayhew b. 18 Jun 1899
Child

Citations

  1. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Harry Stewart Smith & Janet Isabel Mayhew.
  2. [S7693] H. J. Mayhew Passes Away in 88th Year, The Colborne Chronicle, Colborne, Ontario, Oct 27, 1960, Page 7, columns 4 & 5 viewed at Cramache Archives, H. J. Mayhew Passes Away in 88th Year. Hereinafter cited as Colborne Chronicle.
  3. [S7987] Smith, Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home Limited, Pembroke, Ontario, about October 9, 2017 viewed at Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Ltd. Funeral Home, Obituary: Shirley Smith. Hereinafter cited as Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home Ltd.

James Smith1

M, #36492
Last Edited9 Jan 2018
     James married Ellen Drysdale Metcalfe.1

Citations

  1. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Harry Stewart Smith & Janet Isabel Mayhew.

Ellen Drysdale Metcalfe1

F, #36493
Last Edited9 Jan 2018
     Ellen married James Smith.1

Family

James Smith
Child

Citations

  1. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Harry Stewart Smith & Janet Isabel Mayhew.

Harold William Kernaghan1

M, #36499, d. 29 March 1975
Father*William Kernaghan1
Mother*Mrs. William Kernaghan1
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     Harold married Annie Ruth Mayhew.2
     Harold William Kernaghan died on 29 March 1975 at Panama City Beach, Florida, USA.1
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Harold William Kernaghan.
Survivor(s): Mrs. William Kernaghan and Ruth Mayhew McCutcheon. Predeceased: William Kernaghan.1

     In the obituary of Henry Joseph Mayhew who died 18 October 1960, his son-in-law, Harold Kernaghan, was listed as a survivor.2
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Colborne Chronicle published in Colborne, Ontario, 18 April 1975.1

Family

Annie Ruth Mayhew b. 4 Mar 1909

Citations

  1. [S7704] Obituary: H. W. Kernaghan, The Colborne Chronicle, Colborne, Ontario, Apr 18, 1975, Page 2, column 6 to 8 viewed at Cramache Archives, Obituary: Harold William Kernaghan. Hereinafter cited as Colborne Chronicle.
  2. [S7693] H. J. Mayhew Passes Away in 88th Year, The Colborne Chronicle, Colborne, Ontario, Oct 27, 1960, Page 7, columns 4 & 5 viewed at Cramache Archives, H. J. Mayhew Passes Away in 88th Year. Hereinafter cited as Colborne Chronicle.

Harold James McCutcheon1

M, #36500, d. 13 April 1945
Last Edited15 Apr 2019
     Harold married Annie Ruth Mayhew.2,3
     Capt. Harold James McCutcheon died on 13 April 1945 at Germany.3
     
     Harold James McCutcheon was buried at Holten Canadian War Cemetery, Netherlands.1
     Harold James McCutcheon was commemorated by the Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Harold James McCutcheon
In memory of
Captain
Harold James McCutcheon
April 13, 1945

Military Service:
Force:     Army
Unit:     48th Highlanders of Canada.1

     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Colborne Express published in Colborne, Ontario 26 April 1945:
Capt. H. McCutcheon Pays Supreme Sacrifice
Deepest regret is felt in the community in the death of Captain Harold McCutcheon of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, who paid the supreme sac-rifice while fighting with the First Canadian Division in Germany on April 13th, 1945. He leaves his wife (formerly Ruth Mayhew) and two sons, Dick and Bill; also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman McCutcheon, Toronto, and one sister, Mrs. R. W. Philp, Toronto. Captain McCutcheon enlisted with the 48th Highlanders in September, 1939 and received his commission, leaving with his unit for England in December, 1940. He was returned to Canada in 1943 and acted as Instructor on Chemical Warfare at Long Branch for nine months, rejoining his unit in Italy In January, 1944. He fought all through the Italian Campaign until about six weeks ago when his unit was transferred to the Western front.3

Family

Annie Ruth Mayhew b. 4 Mar 1909

Citations

  1. [S7702] Canadian Virtual War Memorial (Publisher: Veterans Affairs Canada), http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/, Canadian Virtual War Memorial - search page; "The Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM) is a registry to honour and remember the sacrifices of the more than 118,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who, since Confederation, have given their lives serving in uniform."; cited as "Canadian Virtual War Memorial., Captain Harold James McCutcheon.
  2. [S7693] H. J. Mayhew Passes Away in 88th Year, The Colborne Chronicle, Colborne, Ontario, Oct 27, 1960, Page 7, columns 4 & 5 viewed at Cramache Archives, H. J. Mayhew Passes Away in 88th Year I assume Ruth was previously married to a McCutcheon, with sons Richard and William. Hereinafter cited as Colborne Chronicle.
  3. [S7701] Capt. H. McCutcheon Pays Supreme Sacrifice, The Colborne Express, Colborne, Ontario, Apr 26, 1945, Page 1, column 2 viewed at Cramache Archives, Capt. H. McCutcheon Pays Supreme Sacrifice. Hereinafter cited as Colborne Express.