James Giffen
1853 - 1923 (70 years)-
Name James Giffen Birth Mar 1853 Chinguacousy, Peel, Ontario, Canada 
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MMI - I24265 - I24266 - James Giffen & Mary Alice Schell
MMI - I24265 - I24266 - James Giffen & Mary Alice Schell
Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114294872/mary-alice-giffenGender Male _FGLINK https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114294830 _FGRAVE 114294830 _UID 61279B7791334D358F8B58D6EF6A53CEA2AB Burial 1923 Stayner Union Cemetery, Stayner, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada [1] MMI - I24265 - I24266 - James Giffen & Mary Alice Schell
MMI - I24265 - I24266 - James Giffen & Mary Alice Schell
Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114294872/mary-alice-giffenDeath 28 Jul 1923 Sunnidale, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada [1] MMI - I24265 - I24266 - James Giffen & Mary Alice Schell
MMI - I24265 - I24266 - James Giffen & Mary Alice Schell
Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114294872/mary-alice-giffenPerson ID I24265 The Maw Family Tree Last Modified 17 Apr 2020
Family Mary Alice Schell, b. 1863 d. 7 Dec 1937, , Simcoe, Ontario, Canada (Age 74 years) Marriage Oct 1885 Children 1. Edmund Kenneth Giffen, b. 6 Apr 1898, Sunnidale, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada d. 22 Feb 1955, , , Ontario, Canada (Age 56 years)Family ID F7477 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 17 Apr 2020
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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
- 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.
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