Descendants of William Peter Willson

Generation No. 1

1. William Peter5 Willson (Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born August 25, 1862 in Bertie Township, Welland County, and died November 23, 1941 in St. Thomas, On. He married Caroline Marsh May 4, 1887 in Lobo Township, daughter of Joseph Marsh and Cynthia Scott. She was born April 21, 1866, and died December 3, 1957.

Notes for William Peter Willson:  W.P. Willson was buried in the Friends cemetery at Coldstream, Ontario.
Occupation: Carpenter most of his life.

Marriage Notes for William Willson and Caroline Marsh:  Caroline was raised a Quaker. Her husband William was Methodist. She became a Methodist (later, 1925, the United Church of Canada).

Children of William Willson and Caroline Marsh are:

+ 2 i. Joseph Edmond66 Willson, born November 18, 1888; died October 8, 1953 in Hespler, Ontario.
+ 3 ii. Mabel Alice Willson, born April 7, 1891.
   4 iii. Florence May Willson, born March 7, 1893; died February 15, 1894.
   5 iv. Harold Ernest Willson, born March 22, 1895; died October 1, 1901.
+ 6 v. Nellie Elizabeth Willson, born June 13, 1897 in Muncey, Ontario, Canada; died 1980 in Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada.
+ 7 vi. Charles William Willson, born July 26, 1900 in Muncey, Ontario, Canada; died in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
+ 8 vii. Clarence Milton Willson, born July 29, 1905 in Sparta, Ontario; died February 7, 1975 in Union, Ontario.
+ 9 viii. Herman Earl Willson, born 1908.

 

Generation No. 2

2. Joseph Edmond6 Willson (William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born November 18, 1888, and died October 8, 1953 in Hespler, Ontario. He married Lottie Etta Sullivan 1915. She died 1944.

Children of Joseph Willson and Lottie Sullivan are:

+ 10 i. Allen Edmond77 Willson, born May 11, 1916 in Sherbrooke,
          Quebec.
+ 11 ii. Marguerite Vivian Willson, born May 21, 1918 in Sherbrooke,
          Quebec.

3. Mabel Alice6 Willson (William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born April 7, 1891. She married William Henry Clark.

Children of Mabel Willson and William Clark are:

+ 12 i. Lillian Irene77 Clark, born April 14, 1912.
+ 13 ii. Harold William Clark, born March 18, 1915 in Union, Ontario;
           died October 2, 1954.

6. Nellie Elizabeth6 Willson (William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born June 13, 1897 in Muncey, Ontario, Canada, and died 1980 in Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada. She married Herbert Albert Clark.

Children of Nellie Willson and Herbert Clark are:

+ 14 i. Arthur Edwin77 Clark, born March 12, 1918 in Yarmouth
          Township, On; died September 27, 1991 in St. Thomas, On.
+ 15 ii. Dorothy Maria Clark, born October 10, 1921 in Yarmouth
           Township.
+ 16 iii. Katherine Delora Clark, born April 30, 1927 in Yarmouth
           Township.

7. Charles William6 Willson (William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born July 26, 1900 in Muncey, Ontario, Canada, and died in St. Thomas, Ontarion, Canada. He married (1) Olive Cox.  He married (2) Beatrice ---. . He married (3) Eleanor Embury

Children of Charles Willson and Olive Cox are:

17 i. Norman William7 Willson, born January 28, 1923; died 1925.
18 ii. Norma Joy Willson, born August 22, 1925; died 1948 in Union,
           Ontario.

8. Clarence Milton6 Willson (William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born July 29, 1905 in Sparta, Ontario, and died February 7, 1975 in Union, Ontario. He married Menota Belle Reid September 27, 1929, daughter of John Reid and Viola Fields. She was born March 2, 1907, and died November 12, 1987 in Aylmer, On.

Notes for Clarence Milton Willson:  Clarence is buried in the Union United Church Cemetery.  Occupation: Abt. 1948, attendant (male nurse) at St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital.  Retirement: Abt. 1973

Notes for Menota Belle Reid:  Menota went by the name Notie. She is buried in the Union United Cemetery.

Children of Clarence Willson and Menota Reid are:

+ 19 i. Kenneth Clarence77 Willson, born September 17, 1933.
+ 20 ii. William John Willson, born August 25, 1937 in Windsor, On.
+ 21 iii. Linda Janet Willson, born November 1, 1942 in Windsor,
          On.

9. Herman Earl6 Willson (William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born 1908. He married Gertrude Mae Oke December 5, 1931.

Children of Herman Willson and Gertrude Oke are:

+ 22 i. Norma Jean77 Willson, born June 13, 1932.
+ 23 ii. Donald William Willson, born October 3, 1933 in Union,
           Ontario.
+ 24 iii. Charles Gordon Willson, born May 21, 1940 in London,
           Ontario.
+ 25 iv. Richard Allen Willson, born January 30, 1945.
+ 26 v. Gary Lyn Willson, born January 11, 1954.

 

Generation No. 3

10. Allen Edmond7 Willson (Joseph Edmond6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born May 11, 1916 in Sherbrooke, Quebec. He married Ada June 26, 1943 in Valleyfield, Quebec.

Children of Allen Willson and Ada are:

27 i. Robert Allen8 Willson, born July 13, 1947. He married Dianne
           L.   Beston.
28 ii. Carol Ann Willson, born December 27, 1952.

11. Marguerite Vivian7 Willson (Joseph Edmond6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born May 21, 1918 in Sherbrooke, Quebec. She married Ralph Elliot Sayers.

Children of Marguerite Willson and Ralph Sayers are:

+ 29 i. Donald Brian88 Sayers, born September 27, 1950.
+ 30 ii. Larry Earnest Sayers, born December 19, 1942 in Guelph,
           Ontario.

12. Lillian Irene7 Clark (Mabel Alice6 Willson, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born April 14, 1912. She married William Holt Little 1932.

Children of Lillian Clark and William Little are:

+ 31 i. James Roy88 Little, born October 1, 1934 in Brantford,
           Ontario.
+ 32 ii. Marilyn Margaret Little, born November 14, 1938 in Brantford,
           Ontario.
+ 33 iii. Nancy Joyce Little, born February 28, 1943 in Brantford,
           Ontario.

13. Harold William7 Clark (Mabel Alice6 Willson, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born March 18, 1915 in Union, Ontario, and died October 2, 1954. He married Helen Annabelle Chute.

Notes for Harold William Clark:  Harold was into farm machinery. On his was home from a show carrying a tractor on a truck he was in an accident and was killed.

Children of Harold Clark and Helen Chute are:

+ 34 i. Glen Arlo88 Clark, born September 15, 1939 in Union, Ontario.
+ 35 ii. Gerald Willson Clark, born June 21, 1941 in Union, Ontario;
           died 1996 in St. Thomas, On.
+ 36 iii. Harold William Clark, born June 21, 1941 in Union, Ontario.

14. Arthur Edwin7 Clark (Nellie Elizabeth6 Willson, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born March 12, 1918 in Yarmouth Township, On, and died September 27, 1991 in St. Thomas, On. He married Mina Margrette Wilson.

Children of Arthur Clark and Mina Wilson are:

    37 i. Wayne Edwin8 Clark, born May 15, 1940 in Port Stanley,
          Ontario, Canada; died May 12, 1961 in Port Stanley,
          Ontario, Canada.
+  38 ii. Carolyn Lorena Clark, born May 11, 1941 in Port Stanley, On,
           Canada.
    39 iii. Cheryl Joan Clark, born August 8, 1944 in Port Stanley, On.,
             Canada.

15. Dorothy Maria7 Clark (Nellie Elizabeth6 Willson, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born October 10, 1921 in Yarmouth Township. She married Ernie F. Booer.

Child of Dorothy Clark and Ernie Booer is:

40 i. Steven Roy8 Booer, born April 21, 1947. He married Mary 
         Jane Hurtubise 1971.

16. Katherine Delora7 Clark (Nellie Elizabeth6 Willson, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born April 30, 1927 in Yarmouth Township. She married Merle Bridgen 1946.

Children of Katherine Clark and Merle Bridgen are:

41 i. Douglas Herbert8 Bridgen, born June 6, 1948. He married
          Judith Marie Gaudet 1972.
42 ii. Karen Ann Bridgen, born April 16, 1952. She married William
          Roberts 1971.
43 iii. Leslie Bridgen, born July 2, 1956.

19. Kenneth Clarence7 Willson (Clarence Milton6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born September 17, 1933. He married Kathleen Marie Cook April 16, 1960 in Dutton, Ontario, daughter of William Cook and Vera Johnston. She was born December 28, 1940 in St. Thomas, On.

After Kathy battled Lymphoma for more than 6 years she passed away January 9, 2004 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.  Burial was in Dutton on Monday, January 12, 2004.

 

Children of Kenneth Willson and Kathleen Cook are:

+ 44 i. Robin Kenneth88 Willson, born November 30, 1960 in
          London, Ontario.
+ 45 ii. Pamela Marie Willson, born December 5, 1961 in London,
          Ontario Canada.
+ 46 iii. Kristi Carolyn Willson, born December 8, 1962 in St.
          Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
+ 47 iv. Wanda Lynn Willson, born June 2, 1964 in St. Thomas, On.
   48 v. Paul James Willson, born August 29, 1966; Adopted child.

20. William John7 Willson (Clarence Milton6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born August 25, 1937 in Windsor, On. He married (1) Shirley Jean Lineham in St. Thomas, On. He married (2) Mary Lou ?. She was born January 29, 1944.

Children of William Willson and Shirley Lineham are:

+ 49 i. Mary Jill88 Willson, born January 11, 1961.
+ 50 ii. John Paul Willson, born November 19, 1961.
   51 iii. David Jeffery Willson, born September 1, 1964.
+ 52 iv. Joseph Patrick Willson, born August 18, 1965.
   53 v. Janice Ellen Willson, born May 12, 1969. She married
          Russell Milks June 6, 1992 in Ottawa, Ontario.

21. Linda Janet7 Willson (Clarence Milton6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born November 1, 1942 in Windsor, On. She married John Barry Baldwin August 20, 1966 in St. Thomas, On, son of Jack Baldwin and Blanche Hargreaves. He was born March 30, 1944 in St. Thomas, On, and died June 29, 1997 in St. Thomas, On.

Notes for John Barry Baldwin:  Barry took courses in Port Huron, Michigan, so that he could eventually complete his BA degree and then attend Teachers College. His teaching career in Elgin County saw him specialize in working with challenged children. He was active in the OPSTF (Ontario Public School Teachers Federation) and was President of the Elgin branch when he passed away. For many years he was on the bargaining group for Elgin Teachers.

Occupation: taught school in Elgin County until his death in 1997  Burial: July 2, 1997, Service at Williams Funeral home, St. Thomas, On. Interred at Elmdale Cemetery, St. Thomas, On.  

Children of Linda Willson and John Baldwin are:

+  54 i. Kerry Lynn88 Baldwin, born January 18, 1972.
    55 ii. Jeffery Scott Baldwin, born April 19, 1976.
    56 iii. Elizabeth Ann Baldwin, born May 4, 1981.

22. Norma Jean7 Willson (Herman Earl6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born June 13, 1932. She married (1)  James Laidlaw 1955.  She married (2) Frank Montello.

Children of Norma Willson and James Laidlaw are:

57 i. Paul James8 Laidlaw, born August 8, 1955.
58 ii. Perry Allen Laidlaw, born March 20, 1958.
59 iii. Karen Elizabeth Laidlaw, born July 1, 1959.
60 iv. Melanie Ann Laidlaw, born July 15, 1960.
61 v. Lisa Lynn Laidlaw, born February 9, 1963.

23. Donald William7 Willson (Herman Earl6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born October 3, 1933 in Union, Ontario. He married Dorothy Ann Widders August 22, 1953 in Windsor, On.. She was born July 4, 1934.

Children of Donald Willson and Dorothy Widders are:

62 i. Lori Lee8 Willson, born January 8, 1958.
63 ii. Michael David Willson, born March 20, 1965.
64 iii. Anthony Jay Willson, born June 27, 1971.

24. Charles Gordon7 Willson (Herman Earl6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born May 21, 1940 in London, Ontario. He married Isabel Ruth Shepherd June 4, 1958. She was born February 17, 1940.

Children of Charles Willson and Isabel Shepherd are:

65 i. Debbra Ann8 Willson, born September 29, 1963.
66 ii. Stephen Charles Willson, born March 7, 1966.

25. Richard Allen7 Willson (Herman Earl6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born January 30, 1945. He married Elizabeth Campbell February 3, 1963. She was born May 8, 1946.

Child of Richard Willson and Elizabeth Campbell is:

67 i. Janet Lee Ann8 Willson, born December 28, 1963.

26. Gary Lyn7 Willson (Herman Earl6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born January 11, 1954. He married Mildred Rogers April 19, 1970. She was born September 12, 1952.

Children of Gary Willson and Mildred Rogers are:

68 i. Jeffrey Robert8 Willson, born September 28, 1970.
69 ii. Jennifer Noel Willson, born December 27, 1974.

 

Generation No. 4

29. Donald Brian8 Sayers (Marguerite Vivian7 Willson, Joseph Edmond6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born September 27, 1950. He married Mero Leoppky 1961.

Children of Donald Sayers and Mero Leoppky are:

70 i. Donna Leoppky9 Sayers, born 1970; Adopted child.
71 ii. Donald William Sayers, born 1973.

30. Larry Earnest8 Sayers (Marguerite Vivian7 Willson, Joseph Edmond6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born December 19, 1942 in Guelph, Ontario. He married Barbara Lee Harrison 1972.

Children of Larry Sayers and Barbara Harrison is:

72 i.  Donald Alan Sayers, born 1963
73 ii. Cheri Ann Leoppky9 Sayers, born 1970.

31. James Roy8 Little (Lillian Irene7 Clark, Mabel Alice6 Willson, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born October 1, 1934 in Brantford, Ontario. He married Kathleen Marie Freeman 1956.

Children of James Little and Kathleen Freeman are:

73 i. David Andrew9 Little, born 1957.
74 ii. Linda Marie Snihur, born 1959.
75 iii. Elizabeth Colleen Little, born 1960.
76 iv. Pauline Grace Silverthorne, born 1961.
77 v. Robert John Little, born 1963.
78 vi. James Roy Little, born 1967.
79 vii. Mary Elizabeth Little, born 1969; died 1969.

32. Marilyn Margaret8 Little (Lillian Irene7 Clark, Mabel Alice6 Willson, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born November 14, 1938 in Brantford, Ontario. She married Robert Graham Elliot 1963.

Children of Marilyn Little and Robert Elliot are:

80 i. Susan Ann9 Elliot, born 1971.
81 ii. Joan Elizabeth Elliot, born 1974.

33. Nancy Joyce8 Little (Lillian Irene7 Clark, Mabel Alice6 Willson, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born February 28, 1943 in Brantford, Ontario. She married James Donald Harris 1967.

Children of Nancy Little and James Harris are:

82 i. Jocelyn Ellen9 Harris, born 1969.
83 ii. James Donald Harris, born 1971.

34. Glen Arlo8 Clark (Harold William7, Mabel Alice6 Willson, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born September 15, 1939 in Union, Ontario. He married Nona Anita Mires 1958.

Children of Glen Clark and Nona Mires are:

84 i. Garth William9 Clark, born 1959.
85 ii. Lea Ellen Clark, born 1964.
86 iii. Jay Harold Clark, born 1965.

35. Gerald Willson8 Clark (Harold William7, Mabel Alice6 Willson, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born June 21, 1941 in Union, Ontario, and died 1996 in St. Thomas, On. He married (1) Winnifred Collin Nicolle. He married (2) Brenda Phillion.

Child of Gerald Clark and Winnifred Nicolle is:

87 i. Cheryl Susan9 Nicolle, born 1958.

Children of Gerald Clark and Brenda Phillion are:

88 i. Debra Ellen9 Clark, born 1960.
89 ii. David Warren Clark, born 1961.

36. Harold William8 Clark (Harold William7, Mabel Alice6 Willson, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born June 21, 1941 in Union, Ontario. He married (1) Brenda Phillion. He married (2) Elizabeth Jean Weeks 1964.

Children of Harold Clark and Brenda Phillion are:

90 i. Lori Lynn9 Clark, born 1959.
91 ii. Nicole Kolene Clark, born 1972.

38. Carolyn Lorena8 Clark (Arthur Edwin7, Nellie Elizabeth6 Willson, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born May 11, 1941 in Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada. She married (1) Leroy Butler. He was born 1934.  She married (2) ?? Jackson.

Children of Carolyn Clark and Leroy Butler are:

94 i. David Allan9 Butler, born 1956.
95 ii. Donald Edwin Butler, born 1959.
96 iii. Juli Jo Butler, born 1963.

Children of Carolyn Clark and ?? Jackson are:

92 i.Donald Edwin Jackson, born 1959.
93 ii. Jody Dwayne Butler, born 1964.

97 iv.  Patricia Lynn9 Jackson, born 1965.
98 v. Patricia Lynn Butler.

44. Robin Kenneth8 Willson (Kenneth Clarence7, Clarence Milton6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born November 30, 1960 in London, Ontario. He married Catherine Lynn Ford June 1, 1985 in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Wallacetown, Ontario, daughter of Albert Ford and Annetta Patterson. She was born March 23, 1964 in Elgin General, St. Thomas, On.

Children of Robin Willson and Catherine Ford are:

99 i. Devon Robin9 Willson, born June 8, 1989.
100 ii. Brooke Katie Lynn Willson, born May 7, 1991.
101 iii. Kylie Marlene Willson, born March 20, 1993.
102 iv. Tanner James Willson, born September 9, 1995.

45. Pamela Marie8 Willson (Kenneth Clarence7, Clarence Milton6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born December 5, 1961 in London, Ontario Canada. She married Michael James Close October 20, 1984 in Dutton, Ontario. He was born August 12, 1959 in St. Thomas, On.

Children of Pamela Willson and Michael Close are:

103 i. Megan Elizabeth9 Close, born June 24, 1988.
104 ii. Victoria Marie Close, born May 11, 1990 in St. Thomas,
          Ontario, Canada.
105 iii. Allison Kathleen Close, born April 4, 1992 in St. Thomas,
          Ontario, Canada.
106 iv. Adam Michael Close, born May 24, 2001.

46. Kristi Carolyn8 Willson (Kenneth Clarence7, Clarence Milton6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born December 8, 1962 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. She married Scott Woolley May 12, 1984 in Dutton, Ontario, Canada. He was born July 28, 1961 in Ingersoll, On.

Children of Kristi Willson and Scott Woolley are:

107 i. Niven Scott Sheldon9 Woolley, born September 25, 1988.
108 ii. Rene Kathleen Dawn Woolley, born July 4, 1991.
109 iii. Riley Kristine Sara Woolley, born July 4, 1991.

47. Wanda Lynn8 Willson (Kenneth Clarence7, Clarence Milton6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born June 2, 1964 in St. Thomas, On. She married Shawn Marvin Caughell July 25, 1987 in Dutton, Ontario, Canada. He was born January 27, 1964 in St. Thomas, On.

Children of Wanda Willson and Shawn Caughell are:

110 i. Brandon Shawn9 Caughell, born January 19, 1992.
111 ii. Katelyn Marie Caughell, born May 13, 1990.

49. Mary Jill8 Willson (William John7, Clarence Milton6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born January 11, 1961. She married Tim Wasler September 24, 1983.

Children of Mary Willson and Tim Wasler are:

112 i. Jonathan Edward9 Wasler, born September 8, 1987.
113 ii. Stephen Alexander Wasler, born February 18, 1989.

50. John Paul8 Willson (William John7, Clarence Milton6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born November 19, 1961. He married Karen ?.

Children of John Willson and Karen ? are:

114 i. Courtney Auburn9 Willson, born July 10, 1993.
115 ii. Austin Ronayne Willson, born December 2, 1996.
116 iii. Brandon Morgan Willson, born December 2, 1996.

52. Joseph Patrick8 Willson (William John7, Clarence Milton6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born August 18, 1965. He met Alicia Davies.

Child of Joseph Willson and Alicia Davies is:

117 i. Rhiannon Alice9 Davies-Willson, born March 29, 1995.

54. Kerry Lynn8 Baldwin (Linda Janet7 Willson, Clarence Milton6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born January 18, 1972. She married Michael DeMaeyer January 3, 1996.

Children of Kerry Baldwin and Michael DeMaeyer are:

118 i. Courtney Alanna9 DeMaeyer, born December 6, 1995.
119 ii. Nina Cassandra DeMaeyer, born January 3, 1998.

58. Perry Allen8 Laidlaw (Norma Jean7 Willson, Herman Earl6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born March 20, 1958. He married Donna.

Children of Perry Laidlaw and Donna are:

120 i. Jason Joseph9 Laidlaw, born December 7, 1981.

121 ii. Sheena Lee Laidlaw, born April 24, 1984.

122 iii. Chelsea Brianne Laidlaw, born May 21, 1987.

59. Karen Elizabeth8 Laidlaw (Norma Jean7 Willson, Herman Earl6, William Peter5, Edmund Horatio4, Jacob3, John2, Benjamin1) was born July 1, 1959. She married Ronald William VanMackelberg August 31, 1984.

Children of Karen Laidlaw and Ronald VanMackelberg are:

123 i. Daniel Maurice9 VanMackelberg, born March 1, 1985.

124 ii. Patrick Edward VanMackelberg, born February 18, 1988.

125 iii. Derrick Jay VanMackelberg, born December 13, 1990.