James Rath
ID # 5894, (1864-1937)
| Father | William Rath (1835-1899) |
| Mother | Mary Elizabeth Titus (1845-1910) |
| Baptism | James Rath was baptized on 15 February 1864. |
| Marriage | He married Martha Hill, daughter of Thomas Hill and Elizabeth McIntyre, on 3 April 1895 at Hullett Township, Huron Co. Mrge reg. 005464-95 Hullett Township, Huron Co James Rath, 30, bachelor, farmer, Methodist. Born Canada, residing Melancthon Township. Parents William Rath and Mary Elizabeth Titus. Martha Hill, 20, spinster, Methodist. Born Canada, residing Hullett Township. Parents Thomas Hill and Elizabeth McIntyre. Witnesses John Rath, Wawanosh, and Maggie Hill, Hullett. On April 3rd, 1895, at Hullett Township, by Rev. W. Smyth. |
| Death | He died on 22 September 1937 at Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, at age 73. |
| Burial | He was buried on 25 September 1937 at St. George Cemetery, South Dumfries Twp.. |
| Note | Death reg. 009550-37 Brantford, Brant Co. James Rath died Sept. 22, 1937, in Brantford General Hospital. His residence was in St. George, Ontario. Age 74 yrs., 7 mos., 7 dys. Married, born Ontario on Feb. 15, 1863. Farmer. Wife's name Martha Hill. Parents William Thomas Rath, born Ontario, and Mary Elizabeth Titus, Born United States (?) Physician Dr. E. J. Gordon. Informant Miss Edith Rath, St. George, daughter. Burial Sept. 25, 1937, in St. George United Cemetery. James' year of birth appears on his death registration as 1863. It is shown on the 1901 census in Artemisia Township, Grey County, as 1864. This is rather more likely to be correct. Also, census information shows his birth to be in Ontario and this is the more likely correct. Add to that, his year of birth is inscribed on his gravestone in St. George Cemetery as 1864. James' mother, Mary Elizabeth Titus, is shown as being born in the United States. Marriage information places her birth in Norwich Township. |
Child of James Rath and Martha Hill |
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| Last Edited | 22 Sep 2017 |