Elizabeth Searle

Elizabeth Searle
Father: Henry William Searle (1845 - 1925)
Mother: Margaret Cahill (1843 - 1920)
Birth: 07 October 1868 in the Township of Puslinch, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Siblings: Joseph William (1871 - 1955), Mary Mildred (1872 - 1920), Emerentia (1874 - 1912), Cecelia Marie (1876 - 1940), Margaret Josephine "Maud" (1877 - 1946), Henry George "Harry" (1879 - 1957), Rose Matilda (1882 - 1960), Arthur Samuel Thomas (1884 - 1940), John William Leo (1889 - 1956)
Death: 22 August 1940 in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Burial: 25 August 1940 in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Historical Sources
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  1. 1871 Canada Census - Henry Searl (26, a labourer), his wife Margaret (26), and their two children Elizabeth (2) and Joseph (3/12), lived in the City of Guelph, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 1881 Canada Census - Henry Searle (36, now a farmer) and his wife Margret (36) lived in the Township of Pilkington, Centre Wellington, Ontario, Canada with their 7 children: Elizabeth (12), Joseph (10), Mary F (9), Emerentia (7), Cecilia (5), Margret (3), and George H. (1).
  1. 1891 Census of Canada - Henry Searle (46, a farmer) and his wife Margaret (45) lived in the Township of Guelph, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada, with and their 10 children: Elizabeth (22), Joseph (20), Mary (18), Emerentia (17), Cecelia (15), Maud (13), Harry (11), Rose (9), Arthur (6), and John (2).
  1. 1901 Canada Census - Henry Searle (55, a farmer) and his wife Margaret (57) lived in the Township of Pilkington, Wellington Centre, Ontario, Canada, with 5 of their children: Elizabeth (31, a dressmaker), J Arthur (16), C. Marie (25), Rose (19), and John W (13).
  1. 1920 March 17 - Obituary for Margaret Cahill, taken from the Guelph Evening Mercury and Advertiser, Page 5.
Here is a transcription of the article.
OBITUARY - Mrs. Henry Searle.

"The death occurred of Mrs. Henry Searle, on March 12th, at the family residence, Guelph township, after a severe illness of two months, borne with Christian patience and fortitude. The deceased's maiden name was Margaret Cahill and was married fifty-two years ago. Hers was a kindly and loving nature, deeply devoted to her family. Besides the sorrowing husband, she leaves to mourn her loss, four sons and five daughters. Joseph at home, William of Guelph, Harry of Mortlach and Arthur of Moose Jaw, Sask; Elizabeth of Elora, Sr. M. Mildred, St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, Cecilia of Detroit, Mrs. J. McCann, Eramosa, and Maud at home. One daughter, Mrs. Edward Moran, predeceased her seven years ago. One sister, Mrs. B. Gibson, of Guelph, also survives.

The funeral took place Tuesday morning to the Church of Our Lady, where requeim high mass was sung by Rev. Father Doyle, S. J. Then all that was mortal of the dear, departed soul was laid to rest in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, where the services were conducted by Rev. Father Quirk. The pallbearers were her three sons, Arthur, William, and Joseph; Edward and Carleton Moran, and James McCann. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement."

  1. 1921 Canada Census - Elizabeth Searle (52, a dressmaker) lived as a lodger in the household of Ignatius and Katherine Kormann in the Township of Nichol, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 1925 June 24 - The will of Henry William Searle, scanned from the Guelph Public Libary.
  1. 1931 Canada Census - Elizabeth Searl (40 or 60), a dressmaker working at a clothing factory and made $450 in the past year, with 22 of those weeks being unemployed, lived at 130 Cambridge St in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth lived with a lodger, Mary Waldman (52), also a dressmaker.
  1. 1935 Canada Voter List - Cecelia Searle (nurse), Elizabeth Searle (dressmaker), and Mildred Moran (housekeeper) were registered voters and lived at 130 Cambridge St in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 1940 Canada Voter List - Cecelia Searle (spinster), Elizabeth Searle (spinster), and William Searle (moulder) were registered voters and lived at 130 Cambridge St in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 1940 November 16 - Death record of Cecelia Marie Searle, daughter of Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, died at her home at 130 Cambridge St, Guelph of myocardial failure, congestion, and apoplexy. Her sister, Elizabeth Searle, whom she lived with, provided the information on the form.
  1. 1940 November 18 - Obituary for Cecilia Marie Searle, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle, taken the Guelph Daily Mercury, Volume 87, Issue No. 121, Page 3.
Here is a transcription of the article.
MISS C.M. SEARLE DIES FOLLOWING LENGTHY ILLNESS

"Following an illness of two and one-half years, Miss Cecilia Marie Searle, Reg. N., died at her home, 130 Cambridge Street, on Saturday.

Miss Searle was born in Guelph, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle. As a young woman she went to Detroit, where she trained as a nurse, graduating from St. Mary's Hospital in that city. During the first World War she served overseas as a member of the American Red Cross nursing staff. Miss Searle was also a past president of the St. Mary's Hospital Alumnae, Detroit.

A member of the congregation of the Church of Our Lady, the late Miss Searle was active in the affairs of the Confraternity of the Holy Family, and the League of the Sacred Heart.

Surviving are three sisters, Miss Elizabeth Searle, Guelph; Miss Margaret Searle (Maud), of Guelph Township; Mrs. James McCann, Hillsburg; and three brothers, Harry Searle, Mortlach, Saskatchewan; William Searle, Guelph, and Joseph Searle, Guelph Township.

The funeral will take place tomorrow morning from the home, 130 Cambridge Street, to the Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 9 o'clock, daylight saving time. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery."

  1. 1943 August 22 - Death record of Elizabeth Searle, daughter of Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, who died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Guelph from myocardial failure. She lived at 130 Cambridge St in Guelph, and her niece Mrs William Smith (Mildred Moran) provided the information on the form.
  1. 1943 August 23 - Death and funeral notice for Elizabeth Searle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle, taken from The Guelph Daily Mercury, Pg 13.
Here is a transcription of the article.
SEARLE, ELIZABETH

"At St. Joseph's Hospital on Sunday, August 22nd, 1943, Elizabeth Searle, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle.

Resting at her late residence, 130 Cambridge Stree. Funeral on Wednesday, August 35, to Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 10 o'clock. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery."

  1. 1943 August 24 - Obituary for Elizabeth Searle, daughter of Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, taken from the Guelph Daily Mercury, Volume 90, No. 45, Pg 3.
Here is a transcription of the article.
ELIZABETH SEARLE TAKEN BY DEATH

"Death came to Miss Elizabeth Searle, 130 Cambridge Street, Sunday evening at St. Joseph's hospital where she had been ill for a short time.

The daughter of the late Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, she was born in Puslinch township. For ten years she lived in Elora where she operated a dressmaking shop. During the last twenty years Miss Searle had been a resident of this city.

She attended the Church of Our Lady and was a member of the Confraternity of the Holy Family. Surviving are three brothers, Joseph, Guelph Township; William of this city; and Harry, Mortlach, Sask.; and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph McCann, Hillsburg; and Miss Maude Searle, Guelph Township. Fourteen nieces and twelve nephews also survive.

Remains are resting at her late residence, 130 Cambridge Street. The funeral will be held tomorrow at the Church of Our Lady, when Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at ten o'clock. Interment will be made in St. Joseph's Cemetery."

  1. Burial record of Elizabeth Searle, taken from the St. Joseph's Catholic - Burial Records provided by the Wellington County Branch Ontario Genealogical Society, Page 61. Elizabeth Searle was buried on August 25th, 1943, in Block F, Section 69, Grave 16, in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. There is no grave marker or headstone for Elizabeth, but she is buried next to her brother Joe and sister Margaret, in the same row as her parents and sister, Cecelia Marie Searle.