Giffen, James

Male 1853 - 1923  (70 years)  


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Giffen, James was born in Mar 1853 in Chinguacousy, Peel, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Jul 1923 in Sunnidale, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1923 in Stayner Union Cemetery, Stayner, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 61279B7791334D358F8B58D6EF6A53CEA2AB

    Notes:

    James Giffen: On July 28th, there passed away on the 9th line of Sunnidale, a much respected resident in the person of Mr. James Giffen, in his 71st year. Mr. Giffen was born in Chinguacousy Township in March 1853. In 1882 he came to Sunnidale and purchased the farm he has lived on till his death. The deceased had been in failing health for some years, and although he passed away suddenly at the last, his death was not unexpected. In January, 1883, he married Miss Jane Carberry, of Chinguacousy, who died in March 1884. By this marriage a daughter (Mary) was born. She died on Sept. 11th, 1900. In October 1885, he married Miss Mary Alice Schell, daughter of Mr. Nicholas Schell, who survives him, also a family of one daughter and six sons: Mrs. Walter Downey, Newman, Harry, Ellwood, Gordon, Kenneth and Fraser. Mr. Giffen was the eldest of a family of twelve, all of whom were present at the funeral, but one sister, Mrs. Shipley who is in the West. In politics Mr. Giffen was a Refomer. In religion a Presbyterian, being Elder in Edenvale Church since it was inaugurated. He was also Superintendent of the Sabbath School until his health gave out. In all his afflictions Mr. Giffen was very patient and his Christian character was manifested through it all. The deepest sympathy of the neighbors and friends is extended to Mrs. Giffen and family. The funeral took place on Monday, July 30th, interment being made in Stayner Cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev. A. Sheppard of Queensville, assisted by Rev. Godfrey Gray. His six sons acted as pallbearers. The friends attending from a distance were his five brothers: Will, of Brampton; Andrew and daughter, also of Brampton; Miller and wife, Inglewood; John and wife, Georgetown; also Peter, wife and family, of Sunnidale Corners; his sisters; Mrs. Jos. Gray, daughter and three sons; Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilkinson; Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Poyntz; Mr. and Mrs. John McMeekin; Mrs. Robt. Modeland. Other friends attending from a distance were Mrs. M. McEachern and son, Dr. Charles Brown, Toronto, Mr. Zeeneall and Mr. and Mrs. James Rupert and Mr. Isaac Downey, Barrie.

    Stayner Sun. Archives of Ontario -N180 Reel 28 THE BRAMPTON CONSERVATOR

    Birth:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114294830/james-giffen

    Died:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114294830/james-giffen

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114294830/james-giffen

    James married Schell, Mary Alice in Oct 1885. Mary was born in 1863; died on 7 Dec 1937 in , Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Dec 1937 in Stayner Union Cemetery, Stayner, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Giffen, Edmund Kenneth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1898 in Sunnidale, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Feb 1955 in , , Ontario, Canada; was buried in Feb 1955 in Stayner Union Cemetery, Stayner, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Giffen, Edmund Kenneth Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 6 Apr 1898 in Sunnidale, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Feb 1955 in , , Ontario, Canada; was buried in Feb 1955 in Stayner Union Cemetery, Stayner, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.

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    • _UID: DC6AAF0129514BA3AD5F1839CE39BCC03E6E

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    Birth:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114295171/kenneth-giffen

    Died:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114295171/kenneth-giffen

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114295171/kenneth-giffen

    Edmund married Maw, Nellie Elizabeth on 4 Apr 1923 in Flos, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada. Nellie (daughter of Maw, James William and Allsopp, Elizabeth Wesley) was born on 8 Dec 1898 in Flos, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada; died on 13 Jan 1991 in , , Ontario, Canada; was buried in Jan 1991 in Stayner Union Cemetery, Stayner, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Giffen, Shirley G.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1923 in , , Ontario, Canada; died in 2018.
    2. 4. Giffen, Leighton Newman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Nov 1924 in , , Ontario, Canada; died in 1995 in Vespra, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 5. Giffen, Roger Glendon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1928 in , , Ontario, Canada; died in 1993 in Vespra, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Giffen, Shirley G. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Edmund2, 1.James1) was born in 1923 in , , Ontario, Canada; died in 2018.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 94926893D1304223BB3E09418610183DB55A

    Family/Spouse: Jeffries, Derek. Derek was born in 1914; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 4.  Giffen, Leighton Newman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Edmund2, 1.James1) was born on 9 Nov 1924 in , , Ontario, Canada; died in 1995 in Vespra, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 449BA28AB23940C78E17551CDE16B4E9A423


  3. 5.  Giffen, Roger Glendon Descendancy chart to this point (2.Edmund2, 1.James1) was born on 29 Jan 1928 in , , Ontario, Canada; died in 1993 in Vespra, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: FFB930B0116E459E85889AA5217847E50B31

    Family/Spouse: Nicol, M. Marie. M. was born in 1928; died in 2013. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]