Sixth Generation (Continued)
Thomas George Herbert KERFOOT (Richard5, George4, William3, George2, Thomas1).
Born on 25 Feb 1865 in Beckwith Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Thomas George Herbert died in Montague Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada, on 7 Oct 1881; he was 16. Buried abt 1881 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Smith Falls, N Elmsley, Lanark, Ontario, Canada. Occupation: Farmer.
- Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947
Name: Thomas Geo Herbert Kerfoot
Death Date: 7 Oct 1881
Death County or District: Lanark
Age: 16
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1865
Birth Location: Ontario
COD: Inflamation of Bowels?, 6 days, Dr. Atcheson
Informant: Richard Kerfoot, Farmer, Montague
Religion: Methodist
John James Atchison KERFOOT (Richard5, George4, William3, George2, Thomas1).
Born on 11 Mar 1867 in Montague Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Christened on 28 Jun 1867 in Wesleyan Methodist, Smith Falls, N Elmsley, Lanark, Ontario, Canada. John James Atchison died in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, on 28 Dec 1940; he was 73. Buried abt 1940 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Smith Falls, N Elmsley, Lanark, Ontario, Canada.
- 1867 Canada, Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register, 1828-1910
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wjmartin/wm-k_18.htm
Vol 3, pg 467 Lanark Ontario, N Elmsley Twp, John James Atchison Kerfoot s/o Richard and Mary Ann, residing Montague
Born 1867-03-11 Montague
Baptised 1867-06-28 Smith Falls, Rev J Gray
- 1893 Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928
Name: John J Kerfoot, bachelor, photographer
Birth Place: Sunth Foll [Smith Falls] Lanark County
Age: 25
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1868
Father Name: Rich Kerfoot
Mother Name: Mary Ann Milliken Kerfoot
Spouse Name: Laura L Boyce
Spouse's Age: 20
Spouse Birth Place: Athens Leeds Co
Spouse Father Name: Stephen Boyce
Spouse Mother Name: Lucy Stack [Slack?]
Marriage Date: 27 Dec 1893
Marriage County or District: Leeds
Source Citation: Archives of Ontario; Series: MS932; Reel: 78.
Witnesses: Everelti? Clow, Lyjn? Tober, Athens
- From another researcher: He had learned the art of photography in Ohio and carried on a photograhy gallery in Athens for a few years. Thereafter he carried on the business of photography in Forest, Ontario and then Smith Falls, Ontario from 1900-1927. In 1927 he sold the business and retired to Brockville, Ontario, Canada.
On 27 Dec 1893 when John James Atchison was 26, he married Laura L BOYCE in Athens, Leeds, Ontario, Canada. Born on 26 Mar 1874 in Athens, Leeds, Ontario, Canada.
- Daughter of Stephen Boyce and Lucy Stack
They had the following children:
William Heber KERFOOT (Richard5, George4, William3, George2, Thomas1).
Born on 29 May 1869 in Montague Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Christened on 24 Aug 1869 in Wesleyan Methodist, Montague Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
- 1869 Canada, Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register, 1828-1910
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wjmartin/wm-k_18.htm
Vol 3, pg 449, Lanark Ontario, Montague Twp, William Heber Kerfoot s/o Richard and Mary Ann, residing Montague
Born 1869-05-29, Montague
Baptised 1869-08-24 Montague, Rev D C McDowell
- From another researcher: He was at one time a telegraph operator. Later he managed a book and stationary store which he bought in 1892. He continued until 1945. During this time he was also interested in and part owner of Smith Falls Casting Company. In 1947 there was a serious fire and the business block in which the stationary store was located was destroyed by this fire. The Casting company was also damaged by the fire. He retired from business at that time. Following the musical tradition of the Kerfoots, he was musical director for many years at Trinity United Church, in Smith Falls. In 1953 he and his wife travelled to England and the continent. The highlight of the trip was the coronation of Queen Ellizabeth on June 2, 1953. He wondered how many of his descendents would be able to attend a coronation. In addition to Mabel Margaret, there were twins who died in infancy.
- 1904 Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928
Name: William H Kerfoot - bachelor, merchant
Birth Place: Smiths Falls, Ontario
Age: 35
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1869
Father Name: Richard Kerfoot
Mother Name: Mary A Miliken Kerfoot
Spouse Name: Mabel Gallagher - spinster
Spouse's Age: 22
Spouse Birth Place: Portland, Ontario
Spouse Father Name: Albert Gallagher
Spouse Mother Name: Emma J Miller Gallagher
Marriage Date: 1 Jun 1904
Marriage County or District: Leeds
Source Citation: Archives of Ontario; Series: MS932; Reel: 114.
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On 1 Jun 1904 when William Heber was 35, he married Mabel GALLAGHER in Portland, Ontario, Canada. Born on 1 Jun 1881 in Portland, Ontario, Canada.
Ida Elizabeth KERFOOT (Richard5, George4, William3, George2, Thomas1).
Born on 4 Jan 1872 in Montague Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Christened on 5 Mar 1873 in Wesleyan Methodist, N Elmsley, Lanark, Ontario, Canada. Ida Elizabeth died in Smith Falls, N Elmsley, Lanark, Ontario, Canada, on 31 Jan 1910; she was 38. Buried abt 1910 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Smith Falls, N Elmsley, Lanark, Ontario, Canada.
- 1872 Canada, Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register, 1828-1910
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wjmartin/wm-k_18.htm
Vol 3, pg 466, Lanark Ontario, N Elmsley Twp, Ida Elizabeth Alfereth Kerfoot d/o Richard and M Anne, residing Montague
Born 1872-01-04 Montague
Baptised 1873-03-05 N Elmsley, Rev J C Slater
Ernest Richard Milliken KERFOOT (Richard5, George4, William3, George2, Thomas1).
Born on 6 Dec 1875 in Malakoff, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Ernest Richard Milliken died in Smith Falls, N Elmsley, Lanark, Ontario, Canada, on 23 Sep 1952; he was 76. Buried abt 1952 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Smith Falls, N Elmsley, Lanark, Ontario, Canada.
- 1921 Census of Canada about Ernest Kerfoot
Name: Ernest Kerfoot
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 45
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birth Place: Ontario
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Fanny Kerfoot
Father Birth Place: Ontario
Mother Birth Place: Ontario
Racial or Tribal Origin: Irish
Province or Territory: Ontario
District: Lanark
District Number: 97
Sub-District: Smiths Falls Town - Dufferin Ward
Sub-District Number: 58
City, Town or Village: Town of Smith's Falls
Street or Township: 16 John St W
Municipality: Dufferin Ward
Occupation: Merchant
Household Members:
Name Age - all born Ont, parents Ont, Methodist
Ernest Kerfoot 45 - head, owns single BV house 7 or 6 rooms, merchant, shoe store
Fanny Kerfoot 44 - wife
Margery Kerfoot 5 - daughter
- From another researcher: He managed a shoe store until 1942. Then he assisted his brother William H. Kerfoot at the book and stationary store until 1945 when he too retired. He was also a member of Trinity United Church and was a talented bass vocalist. He was a member of the Choir for 52 years.
On 14 Feb 1906 when Ernest Richard Milliken was 30, he married Frances May ROBINSON in Smith Falls, N Elmsley, Lanark, Ontario, Canada. Born on 1 May 1875 in Smith Falls, N Elmsley, Lanark, Ontario, Canada.
Dr Herbert Wilfred Maxwell KERFOOT (Richard5, George4, William3, George2, Thomas1).
Born on 25 Mar 1882 in Montague Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
- 1921 Census of Canada
Name: H Wilfred Kerfoot
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 39
Birth Year: abt 1882
Birth Place: Ontario
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Bessie Kerfoot
Father's Name: Richard Kerfoot
Father Birth Place: Ontario
Mother's Name: Mary Kerfoot
Mother Birth Place: Ontario
Racial or Tribal Origin: Irish
Province or Territory: Ontario
District: Lanark
District Number: 97
Sub-District: Smiths Falls Town - Elgin Ward
Sub-District Number: 65
City, Town or Village: Town of Smith's Falls
Street or Township: 46 Elizabeth
Municipality: Elgin Ward
Occupation: Doctor
Household Members:
Name Age
H Wilfred Kerfoot 39 - head, rents $35, single B 69,mar, b Ont, parents Ont, Methodist, Doctor, OA, Medical
Bessie Kerfoot 31 - wife, mar, b Ont, parents Ont, Methodist,
Richard Kerfoot 83 - father, mar, b Ont, parents Ireland, Methodist, farmer retired,
Mary Kerfoot 81 - mother, mar, b Ont, parents Ireland, Methodist,
Alice Cummings 22 - maid, single, b Ont, parents Ont, Scotch, Methodist, private maid $240
- From another researcher:
He graduated in medicine at McGIlls University in 1906. Then he did a year's medical sevice at a hospital in Ottawa and then one year's medical practice in Pakenham Village, four years at Brockville and one year at Byron Sanatorium, London, Ontario. During the First World War he served overseas from 1915 to 1919. His service included one year with the Royal Army Medical Corps in the Eastern Mediterranean-Lemnos. Back in England after the Great War he took the examinations and received the degrees, L.R.C.P. and M.R.C.S. He then returned to Smith Falls and was still practicing there in 1953. Like other members of his family, he was musical and was involved in various glee clubs choirs and musical groups. At one time he and three other Kerfoot brothers, Earnest, John and William formed a quartet. As part of a Rotary Group they won first at the Ottawa Fesitval of Music in 1950. In May 1953 he was presented with an honorary life membership in the Ontario Medical Association.
He provided financial support to Winnifred Mair in putting together the history of the Kerfoot Family. See Winnifred Mair.
They had one baby who died in infancy.
On 12 Oct 1920 when Herbert Wilfred Maxwell was 38, he married Bessie MINER in Smith Falls, N Elmsley, Lanark, Ontario, Canada. Born ca 1882 in Smith Falls, N Elmsley, Lanark, Ontario, Canada.