Robert Howes
ID # 6013, (1867-1931)
Father | Alonzo Howes (1841-1917) |
Mother | Mary Maria Hoy (1838-1908) |
Birth | Robert Howes was born on 25 May 1867. |
Marriage | He married Mary Ann Collingridge, daughter of John Hall Collingridge and Sarah Eleanor Morden, on 7 July 1888 at Arthur Village, Arthur Township. Mrge reg. 012243-88 Arthur Village, Wellington Co. Robert Howes, 20, bachelor, farmer, Presbyterian. Born Ontario, residing West Garafraxa. Parents Alonzo and Margaret Howes. Annie Collingridge, 19, spinster, Methodist. Born and residing West Garafraxa. Parents John and Eleanor Collingridge. Witnesses Mrs. Sophia C. Smith and Ida Smith, both of Arthur Village. On May 7, 1888, at Arthur Village, by Rev. Finley M. Smith. The groom's name is almost unreadable on the marriage registration, but examination of census years as well as cemetery information indicates that his surname was Howes. Also, his mother's name is more commonly shown as Maria. Annie's place of birth is shown as West Garafraxa. She may actually have been born in Guelph Township. |
Death | He died on 6 June 1931 at age 64. |
Burial | He was buried at Greenfield Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co.. |
Last Edited | 8 Nov 2017 |