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- 1889 February 20 - Birth record of John William Leo Searle, born in the Township of Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Son of Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill.
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- 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).
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- 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).
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- 1901 Canada Census - Pearl Edith Wilson, as E Perel (9) lived in Goderich, Huron County, Ontario, Canada with her parents, David Wilson (52) and Elizabeth (47), her grandmother, Jane (83), and her siblings: G Elenor (15), E Robert (13), E May (11), A Fadiz (7), and V Margret (3).
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- 1911 Canada Census - Pearl Edith Wilson (19), lived at 35 Waterloo Ave in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, as a domestic (servant) in the household of B.Y. and Gertrude Gummer.
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- 1911 Canada Census - William Searle (22, a moulder working at a foundry shop) and his brother Arthur (27, a woodworker working at the piano factory), lived as lodgers at 2 Dublin St, Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, in the household of their Aunt, Elizabeth Cahill, her husband Bernard Gibson, and their two children Emma (21) and John (32).
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- 1911 November 24 - Marriage record of William Leo Searle, son of Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, and Pearl Edith Wilson, daughter of David Wilson and Elizabeth Elliott, both of Toronto and married in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.
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- 1912 February 19 - Birth record of Frederick William Searle, born in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, son of William John Leo Searles and Pearl Wilson.
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- 1913 March 19 - Birth record of Charles Joseph Searle, born in the Township of Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, son of John William Leo Searle and Pearl Edith Wilson.
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- 1916 - Military attestation and discharge records for John William Leo Searle. Bill did not have to serve in WWI - he was discharged by purchase.
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- 1917 May 22 - Birth record of Roy Vincent Searle, born in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, son of William Searle and Pearl Wilson.
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- 1920 March 16 - Newspaper article about the funeral of Margaret Cahill, taken from the Guelph Daily Mercury and Advertiser, Page 4.
“The remains of the late Mrs. Henry Searle, who passed away on Friday last at her home in Guelph Township, were laid to rest this morning in the R. C. Cemetery. The funeral left her late residence at 9 o'clock, arriving at the Church of Our Lady at 10 o'clock, where requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. F. W. Doyle, S.J. Rev. Fr. Quirk, S.J., officiated at the grave. The funeral was largely attended, and the many spiritual offerings testified to the popularity of the deceased. The pallbearers were three sons, Joseph, Harry, and William Searle; two sons-in-law, James McCann and Edward Moran, and one grandson, Edward Moran, Jr.”
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- 1920 March 17 - Obituary for Margaret Cahill, taken from the Guelph Evening Mercury and Advertiser, Page 5.
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."
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- 1921 Canada Census - William John Searle (32, a moulder) and his wife Edith (29) lived in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, with their 4 children: Frederick William (9), Charles Joseph (8), Roy (4), and Margaret (6).
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- 1925 June 24 - The will of Henry William Searle, scanned from the Guelph Public Libary.
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- 1931 Canada Census - William Searle (42, a moulder at the iron foundry) and his wife Edith (38) lived at 14 Melville St in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, with their 4 children: Fred (19, a puncher at the iron foundry), Charles (18, a puncher at the iron foundry), Margaret (17), and Roy (14).
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- 1935 Canada Voter List - Wm Searle and Mrs. Wm Searle were registered voters and lived at 14 Melville St in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
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- 1935 Canada Voter List - Fred Searle, his uncle Joseph Searle (farmer), and his aunt Miss Maud Searle (spinster) were registered voters and lived on R.R. #4 in the Township of Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
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- 1935 June 5 - Marriage record of Margaret Rose Searle, daughter of William Searle and Pearl Wilson, and Anderson Hignell, married in Kitchener, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada.
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- 1937 January 29 - Marriage record of Charles Joseph Searle, son of William Searle and Pearl Wilson, and Helen Gladys McCluskey, married in Kitchener, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada.
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- 1938 February 12 - Marriage record of Roy Vincent Searle, son of William Searle and Edith Wilson, and Mary Helen Birch, married in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
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- 1938 February 26 - Death record of Pearl Edithe Searle, daughter of David Wilson and Elizabeth Elliote, wife of William Searle, died of cancer of the uterus in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
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- 1938 February 26 - Death and funeral notice for Pearl Edithe Wilson Searle, wife of William Searle, taken the Guelph Daily Mercury, Page 15.
SEARLE, PEARL EDITHE WILSON:
"At her late residence, 14 Melville street, on Saturday, February 26th, 1938, Pearl Edithe Wilson, dearly beloved wife of William Searle, in her 46th year.
Funeral on Tuesday from above address at 10 o'clock to the Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 10.15 o'clock. Interment in Marymount Cemetery."
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- 1938 June 18 - Marriage record of Frederic William Searle, son of William Searle and Edith Wilson, and Mary Margaret McCrae, married in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
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- 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.
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- 1940 Canada Voter List - Fred Searle (labourer) was a registered voter and lived at 127 Yorkshire St in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
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- 1940 Canada Voter List - Charles Searle (a machinist) and his wife were registered voters and lived at 116 Yorkshire St in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
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- 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.
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."
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- 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.
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."
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- 1944 to 1945 - Military service record of Charles Joseph Searle, son of John William Leo Searle and Pearl Edith Wilson. Killed in action in Germany in 1945.
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- 1945 Canada Voter List - Fred Searle (a foreman) and his wife were registered voters and lived at 10 Mill Street in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
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- 1946 November 12 - Death and funeral notice for Margaret (Maude) Searle, daughter of Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, taken from the Guelph Daily Mercury, Pg 14.
SEARLE, MARGARET (MAUDE)
"At St. Joseph's Hospital on Monday, November 11th, 1946, Margaret (Maude) Searle, beloved sister of Mrs James McCann, and William, Guelph; Joseph, Guelph township, and Harry, Mortlach, Saskatchewan.
Resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre Funeral Home, 252 Dublin Street. Funeral on Wednesday, Nov. 13th, at Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 10 o'clock. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery."
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- 1946 November 12 - Obituary for Margaret Josephine Searle, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle, taken from the Guelph Daily Mercury, Page 9.
Lived Here 40 Years Miss M. Searle Dead
"Miss Margaret Searle, R.R. 4, Guelph, died yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital after an illness of two years. Born in Pilkington township, Miss Searle had lived at R.R. 4, Guelph, for more than 40 years. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle.
SURVIVORS
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. James McCann, of Guelph, and three brothers, William, of Guelph, Joseph, of Guelph township, and Harry, of Mortlach, Saskatchewan.
Remains rest at the Gilbert MacIntyre funeral home until Wednesday when funeral will be held to the Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 10 o'clock.
Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery."
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- 1949 Canada Voter List - William Searle (machine hand) was a registered voter and lived at 42 Nottingham Street in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, with E. and Patricia Goetz.
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- 1949 Canada Voter List - Fred Searle (a foreman) and his wife Mary were registered voters and lived at 10 Mill St in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Fred's sister-in-law, widow of his brother Charles Joseph Searle, was a registered voter and lived nearby at 22 Mill St.
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- 1949 Canada Voter List - Anderson Hignell (a foreman) and his wife Margaret Rose Searle were registered voters and lived at 138 King St in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
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- 1949 Canada Voter List - Roy Searle (a clerk) and his wife Helen M. were registered voters and lived at apartment 201, 404 Spadina Rd in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.
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- 1953 Canada Voter List - William Searle (retired) was a registered voter and lived at 74 Northumberland Street in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, with Ernest and Irene Scott.
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- 1953 Canada Voter List - Fred Searle (a foreman) and his wife Mary were registered voters and lived at 10 Mill St in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Fred's sister-in-law, widow of his brother Charles Joseph Searle, and her parents Caishmer and Alberta McCluskey, were also registered voters and lived nearby at 22 Mill St.
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- 1955 July 20 - Death and funeral notice for Joseph Searle, son of Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, taken from the Guelph Daily Mercury, Pg 12.
SEARLE, JOSEPH
"At St. Joseph's Hospital on Tuesday, July 19, 1955, Joseph Searle, beloved brother of Harry of Mortlach, Saskatchewan; Mrs. James McCann (Rose), and William of Guelph.
Resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre Funeral Home, 252 Dublin Street, after 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Funeral on Friday, July 22, to the Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery."
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- 1955 July 23 - Obituary for Joseph William Searle, son of Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, taken from the Guelph Daily Mercury, Page 3.
Requiem High Mass For Joseph Searle
"Requiem high mass was celebrated in Church of Our Lady Friday morning for Joseph William Searle who died Tuesday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph. Celebrant of the mass was Rev. A. S. Callaghan of Rockwood. Dr. J. A. O'Reilly was in the sanctuary. Rev. B. J. Hartleib officiated at the interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Pallbearers were William Smith, William Prior, Joseph Keating, Cecil Searle, Fred Searle, and John Searle."
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- 1956 October 17 - Death and funeral notice for William John Searle, son of Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, taken from the Guelph Daily Mercury, Pg 23.
SEARLE, WILLIAM JOHN
"Suddenly at his residence, 74 Northumberland Strett, on Tuesday, October 16, 1956, William John Searle, husband of the late Edith Searle and dear father of Fred and Cecil, Guelph; Roy, Toronto; brother of Mrs. Rose McCann, [Unknown] and Harry, Mortelack, Saskatchewan.
Resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre Funeral Home, 252 Dublin Stree. Funeral on Friday, Octoboer 19 to Church of Our Lady for requiem High Mass at 10 o'clock. Interment Marymount Cemetery."
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- 1956 October 17 - Obituary for William John Searle, son of Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, taken from the Guelph Daily Mercury, Page 17.
William Searle Dies In City At Age Of 69
"A retired moulder, William John Searle died suddenly Tuesday at his residence 74 Northumberland street. He was in his 69th year.
A native of Guelph, he has resided here all his life and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle. He was alos married in Guelph more than 45 years ago to Edith Wilson of Goderich, who predeceased him by 19 years.
Mr. Searle was employed by Taylor Forbes as a moulder for 30 years. He also was employed by Armco Drainage. He was an active soccer player when he was young.
FUNERAL
He is survived by three sons, Fred and Cecil, of Guelph and Roy of Toronto. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Rose McCann, Guelph and a brother Harry, Mortelack, Sask. There are 14 grandchildren.
The body is resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre Funeral Home until Friday when it will be taken to the Church of Our Lady for a requiem high mass at 10 a.m.
Interment will be in Marymount Cemetery."
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- Grave of William J. Searle and Edith Wilson, Section A, Row 17, Lot 18 (William) and 19 (Edith), in Marymount Catholic Cemetery, Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
WILLIAM J. SEARLE
EDITH SEARLE
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- Grave of Frederick William Searle, son of William Searle and Edith Wilson, buried with his wife, Mary Margaret McCrae (who later married John Williams Ewers, also buried next to them), in Section D, Row 21, Lot 6, in Marymount Catholic Cemetery, Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
PRAY FOR FREDERICK W. SEARLE 1912 - 1957 MARY M. EWERS 1920 - 1996 SEARLE
(smaller grave marker) EWERS JOHN WILLIAMS 1928 - 1996
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- Burial records of all Searle's buried in Marymount Catholic Cemetery as of 1993, taken from the Marymount Cemetery burial records provided by the Wellington County Branch Ontario Genealogical Society, Page 59, provided via the Guelph Public Library. The records show William and Edith Searle and their son Frederick W. Searle.
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- 1957 Canada Voter List - Roy Searle (a supt) and his wife Helen were registered voters and lived at 350 Byng Avenue, Scarborough-York, Ontario, Canada.
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- 1963 Canada Voter List - Roy Searle (a consultant), his wife Helen, and their daughter Dianne (a stenographer) were registered voters and lived at 350 Byng Avenue, North York, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.
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- Grave of Cecil Raymond Searle, son of William Searle and Edith Wilson in Section 4, Row 20, Lot 29, in Marymount Catholic Cemetery, Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
CECIL R. SEARLE 1920 - 1994 DEAREST HUSBAND OF RETA BRAIDA
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