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Descendants of Frederick Richter and
Charles Richter and Johanna White Family
Generation No. 1
1. FREDERICK1 RICHTER was born Jun 1836, and died 24 Jun 1889 in Paris, Brant ON. He married LENA DOPPERTEIN. She was born 1835, and died 14 Mar 1910 in Paris, Brant ON.
Children of FREDERICK RICHTER and LENA DOPPERTEIN are:
2. i. CHARLES2 RICHTER,
b. 07 Feb 1857, Berlin, ON;
d. 04 Aug 1915, Merritton, ON.ii. ANNA RICHTER,
b. 19 Nov 1871, Waterloo, County.Notes for ANNA RICHTER:
Name: Anna Richter
Date of Birth: 19 Nov 1871
Gender: Female
Birth County: Waterloo
Father's Name: Frederick Richter
Mother's Name: Lena Doppertein
Roll Number: MS929_4
Generation No. 2
2. CHARLES2 RICHTER (FREDERICK1)
was born 07 Feb 1857 in Berlin, ON, and died 04 Aug 1915 in Merritton, ON.
He married JOHANNA WHITE 03 Mar 1876,
daughter of HENRY WHITE and SARAH TRILL (Death certificate)
She was born 15 Sep 1858, and died 27 Jan 1939 in Toronto, Ontario.Notes for CHARLES RICHTER: 1891 census 128a1 family 041 @ca.on.wentworth.beverly_township division 1 page 8 film T6378 lds1465803
Electoral District of Wentworth North:
13 RICHTER Charles m 35 married - ON Germany Germany Meth Railway Labourer
14 RICHTER {?} Jonnah f 33 married wife Ont Eng Eng Meth
15 RICHTER Henry m 15 - son Ont Ont Ont Meth
16 RICHTER Isabella f 13 - dtr Ont Ont Ont Meth
17 RICHTER Charlie m 10 - son Ont Ont Ont Meth
18 RICHTER Mathew m 8 - son Ont Ont Ont Meth
19 RICHTER Mabel f 6 - dtr Ont Ont Ont Meth
20 RICHTER Stella f 4 - dtr Ont Ont Ont Meth
21 RICHTER Myrtle f 1 - dtr Ont Ont Ont Meth
Province/Territory: Ontario
Year: 1901 Census
District Name: LINCOLN & NIAGARA
District Number: 85
Sub-district Name: Merritton
Sub-district Number: f-1
Schedule: 1
Reference: RG31 , Statistics Canada
Microfilm Reel Number: T-6479
Finding Aid Number: 31-40
Page: 6 & 7
Some of the family 9 in all are buried in Victoria Lawn Cemetery Old Section M.
Division 43, East 1/2 of Lot 3 and West 1/2 of Lot 2.
Purchased by Mrs. Mathew Richter on August 5th 1915. It is an 8 grave plot.
There is a note on the card that Mrs. Matthew Richter is now Mrs. Florence Steel, 42 Haynes Avenue, but no date to go with this notation.
Occupation: Railway Laborour
Victoria Lawn Cemetery St. Catharines, ON
Old Section M Interments are as follows:
Click photo for a larger Version
East ½ of Lot 3
Grave 1
Charles Richter - August 4th 1915
Grave 2
Johanna Richter - January 27th 1939
Grave 3
Mathew Richter - March 19, 1915
Grave 4
Estelle Marie Richter - November 3rd 1969
Matthew W. Richter - August 26th 1990
West ½ of Lot 2
Grave 1
Myrtle Richter - November 10th 1918
Grave 2
Charles Richter - June 20th 1953
Grave 3
Glady Wilson - August 26th 1965
Grave 4
Frederick Robert Wilson - December 8th 1976
St. Catharines Standard Death Notice
Thurs. Aug. 5, 1915 pg. 2 Charles Richter well known citizen of Merritton passed away on Wednesday evening after a lengthy illness of 13 months. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at two O'clock.
St. Catharines Standard Death Notice Sat. Aug. 7, 1915 pg. 2
The funeral of the late Charles Richter took place on Friday afternoon from the family residence, Walnut street, Merritton to Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Rev. Wray Smith conducted the service at the house and graveside. The pall bearers were Albert Stewart, Thos. Hopkins, Jas. Daly, John Augerman, Samuel Piper. Beautiful floral tokens bore silent testimony to the sympathy of many friends.
Census of Canada, 1911
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Province/Territory: Ontario
District Name: Lincoln
Sub-District Name/Description:
Merritton
Completion of Merritton Village
Page 3 & 4
Household #35
Notes for JOHANNA WHITE:
Original Marriage Certificate:
Registration # 1246 Reel 76
Charles Ritchie aged 19
Residence when Married: Blenheim
Place of Birth: Beverly
Bachelor or Widower: Bachelor
Rank of Profession: Farmer
Name of Parents: Frederick and Lena Ritchie
Her Name: Johanna White
Age: 18
Residence when Married: Burford
Place of Birth: Burford
Spinster or Widow: Spinster
Name of Parents: Henry & Sarah White
Name & residences of Witnesses: Maggie Philp-Paris
Mary Philp-Prince Albert
Place of Marriage: Paris March 3, 1876
Religion: Methodist
By whom Married: Rev. J. Philp
Info below found on Internet:
1246-76 (Brant Co): Charles RITCHIE, 19, farmer, Beverly, Blenheim, s/o Frederick & Lena, married Johanna WHITE, 18, Burford, same, d/o Henry & Sarah, 3 March 1876 at Paris Sometimes Transcribers spelt names according to sound.
Info from Toronto Library City Directory:
Johanna funeral from dau Mrs Chas Oxtoby, she lived 237 Willow Ave, Toronto
Johanna lived 63 Hogarth Ave, Tor
In the Toronto City Directory for the following years, I have the following information for you:
1937 - Mrs. Johanna Richter 103 Hogarth av. HA 3027
Oxtoby, Chas, p c stn No. 10 h 257 Willow av HO 8431
1938 - Same information as in 1937 for Mrs. Johanna Richter in the Toronto City directory.
1937- Same information as in 1937 for Chas Oxtoby
n the Toronto City Directory1939 - Same information as in 1937 and 1938 for Mrs. Johanna Richter in the Toronto City Directory
Same information as in 1937 and 1938 for Chas Oxtoby in the Toronto City Directory Signed: Carlita
Info found at Ancestry.ca
Births: Gladys Richter 4 Apr 1895 Wentworth Charles Richter Joannah White
Harmann Richter 13 Nov 1891 Wentworth Charles Richter Johanna Richter
Adell Richter 19 Oct 1899 F Lincoln Charles Richter Johanna White
Mathew Rector 10 May 1883 M Lambton Charles Rector Johanna White
Charles Richter 3 Oct 1881 Lambton Charles Richter Johannah White
Johanna Richter 12 Mar 1897 Wentworth Charles Richter Johanna White
Laurence Richter 12 Sep 1893 Wentworth Charles Richter Jennie Richter
Odell Richter 19 Oct 1899 Female Lincoln Charles Richter Johanna Richter
Variables in spelling of names.
St. Catharines Standard Death Notice Sat. Jan. 28, 1939 pg. 2
RICHTER-JOHANNA-At her residence, 103 Hogarth Ave. Toronto, on Friday, January 27, 1939. Johanna, wife of the late Charles Richter, formerly of Merritton.
Funeral service at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Oxtoby, 237 Willow Ave. Toronto, on Monday, January 30, 1939. Interment in Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines.Children of CHARLES RICHTER and JOHANNA WHITE are:
i. HENRY3 RICHTER, b. 04 Jul 1876.
Notes for HENRY RICHTER: According to the 1901 census Henry worked as a labourer in a Paper Mill.
3. ii. ISABELLA RICHTER,
b. 10 Mar 1879, Ayr, Ontario;
d. 12 Jun 1931, Toronto, Ontario.iii. CHARLIE RICHTER,
b. 03 Oct 1881, Petrolia, Ontario;
d. 20 Jun 1953, Toronto, Ontario.Notes for CHARLIE RICHTER:
According to 1901 census Charlie worked as a labourer in a Paper Mill.
birth registration...
Photos Charles Jr. Richter and Henry Richter
Children of Charles and Johanna Richter.Death Notice in the Toronto Star June 22, 1953 pg. 29
RICHTER, Charles--At Toronto on Saturday, June 20, 1953. Charles Richter in his 72nd year (retired CNR brakeman) formerly of 121 Langford Ave., Toronto, dear brother of Stella, Toronto; Gladys (Mrs. F. R. Wilson), Port Colborne Ont, and Adell (Mrs. C. Oxtoby) 92 Brooklawn Ave. Stop 17 Kingston Rd. Scarborough. Resting at the William Sherrin Funeral Home 873 Kingston Rd., (at Beech Ave.), Toronto., from noon Sunday. Service in the chapel on Monday evening at 7.30 p.m. Interment Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines Ont., upon arrival of motors. 11 a.m. Tuesday.
4. iv. MATTHEW RICHTER,
b. 10 May 1883, Petrolia, Ontario;
d. 19 Mar 1915, St. Catharines, Ontario.v. MABEL RICHTER,
b. 26 Jun 1886;
d. 21 Feb 1938, Hamilton, ON;
m. WILLIAM CARLTON HAMMOND, 12 Feb 1912, Hamilton, ON
b. 17 Sep 1886, Ontario;
d. 15 Aug 1932, 528 Aberdeen Ave. Hamilton, ON.Notes for MABEL RICHTER: According to the 1901 Census Mable was working as a Mill Hand in a Cotton Mill. Mabel Richter Hammond was buried with her husband in Hamilton Cemetery on Feb. 21, 1938 in the Sunken Garden #1 Lot South/half 165
Notes for WILLIAM CARLTON HAMMOND:
Name: William Carlton Hammond
Death Date: 15 Aug 1932
Death Location: Wentworth
Registration # 037598
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1886
Birth Location: Ontario
Death Certificate:
William Carlton Hammond
528 Aberdeen Ave. Hamilton, ON
Date of Birth Sept. 17, 1886
Age of Deceased: 45 yrs 11 mos.
Occupation: Manager
Name of Father: William Hammond
Birthplace of Father: USA
Maiden Name of Mother: Anna Carlton
Birthplace of Mother: USA
Name of Informant: Mabel Hammond
528 Aberdeen Ave.
Relation to Deceased: Wife
Place of Burial: Hamilton Cemetery
777 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Date of Burial: Aug. 18, 1932
Name of Undertaker: Truscott Bros.
Contributory Cause of Death: Ruptured Duodenal Ulcer, Peritonitis
vi. STELLA RICHTER,
b. 03 Feb 1887, Wentworth ON;
d. 01 Jun 1965, Toronto, Ontario.Notes for STELLA RICHTER: Stella was living in Toronto at the time of her brother's Charlie Jr. death in 1953. Stella died June 1, 1965 four months before her sister Adell Richter Oxtoby.
Stella is buried in Resthaven Memorial Gardens Block XL Lot 610 Grave #1 Note on card refers to her nephew William Oxtoby son of Charles and Adell Oxtoby.
Toronto Star Death Notice
RICHTER, Stella-At the Scarborough General Hospital on Tues. June 1, 1965. Stella Richter, dear sister of Gladys (Mrs. F. R. Wilson) of Port Colborne, ON and Adell (Mrs. C. Oxtoby) Scarborough. Miss Richter is resting at the "Scarborough Chapel" of MacDougall & Brown Ltd. Kingston Rd. (near St. Clair Ave. E.) Service in the Chapel Thurs. at 3 p.m. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends between 2 & 4 p.m. and & & 9 p.m.
vii. MURTIEL (MYRTLE) RICHTER,
b. 14 Apr 1890, Paris, Blenheim, Ontario;
d. 10 Nov 1918, Merritton, Ontario.Notes for MURTIEL (MYRTLE) RICHTER:
Name: Murtiel Richter
Date of Birth: 14 Apr 1890
Gender: Female
Birth County: Oxford
Father's Name: C Richter
Mother's Name: Joannah White
Roll Number: MS929_106
Myrtle was buried in Victoria Lawn Cemetery St. Catharines, Ontario Information confirmed by Local Names Index St. Catharines Standard newspaper.
Event Date: November 10, 1918
Publication Date: November 11, 1918
City of Death: Merritton, Ontario
Place of Burial: Victoria Lawn Cemetery St. Catharines, Ontario She was 28 years of age on death.
Death Certificate: #024682
28 yrs. 6 mos., 27 days
Died: Nov. 10, 1918
Paris, Ontario
Born: Merritton
St. Catharines
Occupation: Maid
Single
Father: Charles Richter
Mother: Johanna White
Influenza
One Week
Dr. J. F. Vanierburg
Charles Richter (Brother)
13 Carroll St. Toronto
St. Catharines Standard Death Notice Mon. Nov. 11, 1918 pg. 2
RICHTER-in Merritton on Sunday morning, November 10, 1918, Myrtle Richter, aged 28 years. The funeral will take place on Tues. afternoon at 2 o'clock to Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Funeral private.
St. Catharines Standard Mon. Nov. 11, 1918 pg. 2
Death of Miss Richter -There passed away at Merritton on Sunday morning at the family residence, Walnut street, Myrtle, fourth daughter of Mrs. Charles Richter, aged 28 years. Deceased was taken ill about a week ago with pneumonia and although every care and kind attention was given, she passed away. Besides her sorrowing mother, six sisters and two brothers survive.
viii. HARMANN RICHTER,
b. 13 Nov 1891, Wentworth ON
d. 11 Jun 1894, Beverly, Wentworth ON.Notes for HARMANN RICHTER:
Name: Harmann Richter
Date of Birth: 13 Nov 1891
Gender: Male
Birth County: Wentworth
Father's Name: Charles Richter
Father's Occupation: Railway Labourer
Mother's Name: Johanna Richter
Roll Number: MS929_108
RICHTER Herman: Maus Methodist / Paris Plains Church Brant Dumfries South BT-042
Death Certificate: Registration # 019335 MS Reel 73
Death caused from Scarlet Fever 7 days
Age: 2 years 7 months
ix. LAWRENCE RICHTER, b. 12 Sep 1893, Beverly, Wentworth ON; d. 02 Jul 1894, Beverly, Wentworth ON.
Notes for LAWRENCE RICHTER: RICHTER Lawrence: Harrisburg United Church Brant Dumfries South BT-019 Death Certificate states Laurence Richter died from Progressive Pernicious Anemia since birth. Registration # 019340 Reel MS 73 Died July 2 1894 in Beverly 9 1/2 months. Variables in spelling of name.
5. x. GLADYS RICHTER,
b. 04 Apr 1895, Beverly, Wentworth, ON;
d. 26 Aug 1965, Port Colbourne, ON.xi. JOHANNA RICHTER,
b. 12 Mar 1897, Beverly, Wentworth ON.Notes for JOHANNA RICHTER:
Name: Johanna Richter
Date of Birth: 12 Mar 1897
Gender: Female
Birth County: Beverly, Wentworth
Father's Name: Charles Richter
Mother's Name: Johanna White
Roll Number: MS929_140
6. xii. ADELL RICHTER, b. 19 Oct 1899, Lincoln, ON; d. 01 Oct 1965, Scarborough, Ontario.
Generation No. 3
3. ISABELLA3 RICHTER (CHARLES2, FREDERICK1) was born 10 Mar 1879 in Ayr, Ontario, and died 12 Jun 1931 in Toronto, Ontario. She married THOMAS WEBSTER GUNSTONE 2, Nov 1898 in Brantford, Ontario, son of JOSEPH GUNSTONE and SARAH ANDERSON. He was born 28 Sep 1865 in Nassagaweya Twp., Ontario, and died 28 Aug 1935 in Toronto, Ontario.
Notes for ISABELLA RICHTER: Certificate of Registration of Death: Yr. of Record 1931; Received June 15, 1931; Date of Burial: June 15th, 1931File # 004663
Age of Deceased: 52; Name of Father: Charles Richter; Name of Mother: Joana White(Johanna); Name of Husband/Informant: Thomas Webster Gunstone The Cause of Death was as follows: Hemiphegia, Duration: 10 days: Contributory Cause: Arterial Hyper Osseous: No Autopsy. Place of Residence at time of hospitalization, 1828 Queen St. E. Toronto, Ontario. Just east of Lark St. Place of Burial: Scarborough Lawn Cemetery which is now called Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Scarborough on Kingston Rd. E. The Undertaker was Mack Burial Co. 1989 Queen St. E. just east of Waverly Rd.
Thomas and Isabella lived in Kingston, Ontario Killaloe, Ontario, Renfrew, Ontario and Gravenhurst, Ontario. In 1922 they moved from Gravenhurst, Ontario to the east end of Toronto, Ontario. At the time of Isabella's death they were living at 1828 Queen St. E. Toronto. Thomas Webster made a living as a salesman, traveling all over Ontario. He sold wooden picture frames. His background was a mechanic. They had six children. Included in the six was one set of twins, Garfield and Lila Elaine.
Notes for THOMAS WEBSTER GUNSTONE:
First Marriage: 1892
MS932 Reel 76 Registration # 013504 Marriage Registration
Thomas Webster Gunstone
age: 27
Residence when Married: Twp. Nassagaweya
Place of Birth: Twp. Nassagaweya, Ont.
Bachelor
Occupation: Farmer
Name of Parents: Joseph and Sarah Jane Gunstone
Her Name: Martha Emmans
age: 21
Residence when Married: East Flamborough, Ont.
Place of Birth: East Flamborough, Ont.
Spinster
Name of Parents: William and Euphemia Emmans
Witnesses: Frederick W. Gunstone of Moffat, ON & Mary Brown of Freelton, Ont.
Date and Place of Marriage: March 9th 1892, Mountsberg, East Flamborough
Religion: Methodist for both
By whom Married: Benjamin L. Cohoe, Minister
Martha died in childbirth Dec. 9, 1895.
Second Marriage: 1898
On the Marriage Registration #003025 Thomas Webster Gunstone stated he was a Mechanic. Thomas Webster married Isabella Richter in Brantford Ontario November 2, 1898 by Rev. John Pickering. Also Thomas stated he was aged 30 on marriage registration which in fact he was really 33. Later years it was reported he sold Picture Frames. His first child was born in Peterborough. A daughter named Myrtle. Thomas was a twin himself, brother named Robert W. who died at the age of 4 yrs. 1869. Thomas comes from a family of stone masons originating from England. Thomas Webster Gunstone is buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Scarborough, Ontario...Highway#2 Old Kingston Rd. Scarborough
Toronto Star Death Notice Toronto, Friday, August 30, 1935 page 27
GUNSTONE--On Wednesday August 28th, Thomas Webster, beloved husband of the late Isabella Richter, 73A Dixon Ave in his 70th year. The late Mr. Gunstone is residing at the funeral home of Austin J. Mack 1986 Queen Street East, where services will be held at 2 pm. Interment at Scarborough Lawn Cemetery which is now called Resthaven Memorial Gardens Scarborough, Ontario.
Hamilton and Guelph papers please copy.Going thru diaries of Roy Willoughby my first cousin son of John (Edgar) Willoughby and Myrtle (Gunstone) Willoughby, sister of Thomas Webster Gunstone, the Gunstone's were living at one time on 97 Dixon Ave Toronto a few homes away from Willoughby's. Thomas Webster Gunstone, Elaine (Gunstone's) Ashton's father died August 30th 1935 living at 73A Dixon Ave in his 70th year. Roy Willoughby and family were living at 97 Dixon Ave same time.
Children of ISABELLA RICHTER and THOMAS GUNSTONE are:
7. i. MYRTLE IRENE4 GUNSTONE,
b. 22 Jun 1900, Peterborough, Ontario;
d. 09 Jul 1949, Scarborough, Ontario.Buried: St. John's Norway Cemetery Toronto, Ontario Kingston Rd. and Woodbine Ave. Myrtle married John Edgar Willoughby April 1, 1919. They had four Children.
Roy Edgar (Wadsworth)
Wilber Norman
Helen Irene
Verna May
Vera b. 1902 died March 1, 1907 of Pneumonia Renfrew, Ontario
Edgar worked for the railroad. His father Joseph Law Willoughby also worked for the railroad.
ii. VERA IONA GUNSTON,
b. 25 Aug 1901, Kingston, Ontario;
d. 01 Mar 1907, Renfrew, OntarioNotes for VERA IONA GUNSTON:
Name: Vera Iona Gunston
Date of Birth: 25 Aug 1901
Gender: Female
Birth County: Kingston, Frontenac, ON
District 86, Sub-District 8
Address: 58 Ellis or Ellen or Elen..unclear on Certificate
Family is not listed on census...Residence is not there...
Father's Name: Thomas W Gunston
Mother's Name: Isabella Richter
Roll Number: MS929_155
Vera died of Pneumonia.
iii. LORNA LEITH GUNSTON,
b. 30 Mar 1903, Kingston, Ontario;
d. 10 Apr 1996, Toronto, Ontario.Notes for LORNA LEITH GUNSTON:
Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1907 Record
abt Gunston Lorna Leith Gunston
Name: Gunston Lorna Leith Gunston
Date of Birth 30 Mar 1903
Birth County: Frontenac
Father's Name: Thomas Gunston
Mother's Name: Bella Richter
Roll Number: MS929 Reel 163
Death Notice Toronto Star
GUNSTON, Lorna- Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 1996 in her 94th year. Lorna will be fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Margaret and her many nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Saturday from 7-9p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home 6150 Yonge St., at Goulding, south of Steeles. Service on Monday at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
iv. VIOLA MABEL GUNSTON,
b. 17 May 1904, Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario;
d. 05 Sep 1945, Toronto, Ontario;
m. CYRIL EDWIN (JACK) FLETCHER, 1929.Notes for VIOLA MABEL GUNSTON:
Name: Viola Mabel Gunston
Date of Birth: 17 May 1904
Gender: Female
Birth County: Frontenac
Father's Name: Thomas Gunston
Mother's Name: Isabella Richter
Roll Number: MS929_168
No children.
v. INFANT GUNSTON, b. 12 Dec 1905, Kingston Twp. Ontario; d. 12 Dec 1905, Kingston Twp. Ontario.
Notes for INFANT GUNSTON:
Immature Infant girl born Dec 12th 1905 Died Dec 12th 1905 Cause: Miscarriage
Dr. McCarthy...Death recorded Jan 15th 1906 Registration # 016307
Occupation of Father: Agent
Father's name on certificate is spelled without an (e) Gunston
Name: F W Immature Infant Gunston
Date of Birth: 12 Dec 1905
Gender: Female
Birth County: Frontenac
Father's Name: T W Gunston
Mother's Name: Isabella Richter
Roll Number: MS929_172
8. vi. LLOYD WEBSTER GUNSTONE,
b. 15 Jun 1910, Renfrew, Ontario;
d. 21 Jun 1971, Toronto, Ontario.Buried at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Kingston Rd. E.
Scarborough, OntarioNotes for Lloyd W. Gunstone:
Children: 2
vii. GARFIELD WELLINGTON GUNSTONE,
b. 23 May 1918, Gravenhurst, Ontario;
d. 14 Nov 1990, Toronto, Ontario;
m. MARGARET MACDOUGALL;
b. 02 Feb 1922;
d. 09 Sep 2003.Notes for GARFIELD WELLINGTON GUNSTONE: No children. Buried at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Kingston Rd. E. Scarborough, Ontario
Notes for MARGARET MACDOUGALL: Buried at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Kingston Rd. E. Scarborough, Ontario
9. viii. LILA ELAINE GUNSTONE,
b. 23 May 1918, Gravenhurst, Ontario;
d. 11 Feb 1988, Toronto, Ontario.Marriage Notice Toronto Star 1942
ASHTON—GUNSTON- John Wilbert Ashton
Married May 8, 1942 to Lila Elaine GunstoneChildren: 1
4. MATTHEW3 RICHTER (CHARLES2, FREDERICK1) was born 10 May 1883 in Petrolia, Ontario, and died 19 Mar 1915 in St. Catharines, Ontario. He married FLORENCE (RICHTER) PIPER 18 Mar 1915 in St. Catharines, ON, daughter of SAMUEL PIPER and FLORENCE WILCOX. She was born 1895 in Gainsboro Twp., and died 1984 in St. Catharines, On.
Notes for MATTHEW RICHTER:
Name: Mathew Rector
Date of Birth: 10 May 1883
Gender: Male
Birth County: Lambton
Father's Name: Charles Rector
Mother's Name: Johanna White
Roll Number: MS929_60
Marriage License: Registration # 008981 Reel MS 342
Bridegroom: Matthew Richter Age 31
Residence when Married: Merritton, ON
Place of Birth Paris, ON
Bachelor or Widower: Bachelor
Occupation: Motorman
Religion: Methodist
Name of Father: Charles Richter
Maiden Name of Mother: Johanna White
Bride: Florence Piper
Age: 19
Residence when Married: St. Catharines, ON
Place of Birth: Gainsboro Twp.
Spinster or Widow: Spinster
Religion: Disciple
Name of Father: Samuel Piper
Maiden Name of Mother: Florence Wilcox
Name of Witnesses: Walter McGibbon, James Dickie both of St. Catharines ON County of Lincoln
According to the 1901 census Matthew was working as a Mill Hand in a Cotton Mill.
According to the 1911 census Matthew was living at home working as a laborer in a paper mill living on Walnut St.Local Names Index from St. Catharines Library
Record Type: Death Notice
Source Name: St. Catharines Standard newspaper page 2
Publication Date: March 20, 1915
Event Date: March 19, 1915
Place of Burial: Victoria Lawn Cemetery St. Catharines, Ontario
Survivors: Charles Richter, father
Death Certificate:
Registration: 019789
Date of Death: March 19, 1915
Occupation: Motorman
Single/Married/Widowed: Married
Name of Father: Charles Richter
Name of Mother: Johanna White
Cause of Death: Brain hemorrhage
Place of Birth: Petrolia
Place of Death: 143 Queenston St.
Place of Burial: Victoria Lawn Cemetery St. Catharines, Ontario
Physician Attending: Dr. Curry
Name of Informant: Chas. Richter
Address: Merritton
Duration: 7 Hours
Matthew Richter was married to Florence who purchased 8 plots in Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines. Florence was pregnant with a son who was named Matthew Wellington Richter. Son, Matthew Wellington Richter married Estelle and had four children. Florence re-married and became Mrs. F. Steele.
St. Catharines Standard Sat. Mar. 20, 1915 pg. 2
Died RICHTER-in St. Catharines, on Friday morning, March 19th, 1915.Matthew Richter, aged 31 years. The Funeral will take place from the residence of his father, Charles Richter, Walnut street, Merritton, at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon, March 22, to Victoria Lawn Cemetery.
St. Catharines Standard Tues. Mar. 23, 1915 pg. 2
Cards of Thanks
Mrs. Matthew Richter and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Richter and family, of Merritton, desire to thank the many friends and especially the employes of the N., St. C & T. railway, for the great kindness and sympathy extended to them during their recent deep bereavement.
(NIAGARA, ST. CATHARINES & TORONTO RAILWAY)
Notes for FLORENCE (RICHTER) PIPER: Mrs. Florence Steele is buried in Section T of VLC. Headstone dates 1895 - 1984. At age 89.
St. Catharines Standard Thurs. May 29, 1919 pg. 2
Marriage
A very quiet wedding took place on Saturday May 24th, at the parsonage of Rev. D. H. Jackson, pastor of Fern Avenue, Church of Christ, Toronto, when Florence Richter, (late husband, Matthew Richter) youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Piper, St. Catharines, was united in marriage to Norman Steele, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Steele, Toronto. The newly married couple will reside in Toronto.
Child of MATTHEW RICHTER and FLORENCE PIPER:
10. i. MATHEW WELLINGTON4 RICHTER,
b. 19 Mar 1915, St. Catharines, ON;
d. 26 Aug 1990, St. Catharines, ON.5. GLADYS3 RICHTER (CHARLES2, FREDERICK1) was born 04 Apr 1895 in Beverly, Wentworth, ON, and died 26 Aug 1965 in Port Colbourne, ON. She married FRED R. WILSON 25 Jan 1917 in Merritton, Ontario, son of JOHN WILSON and ANN ROBERTS. He was born 02 Jul 1894 in Merritton, ON, and died 08 Dec 1976.
Notes for GLADYS RICHTER:
Gladys Richter
Date of Birth: 4 Apr 1895
Gender: Female
Birth County: Wentworth Beverly
Father's Name: Charles Richter
Mother's Name: Joannah White
Roll Number: MS929_129
Father's Occupation at time of Birth: Rail Road Labourer
Local Names Index Record Type: Marriage Notice
Source Name: St. Catharines Standard newspaper page 4: Publication Date: January 26, 1917 Event Date: January 25, 1917 Husband's Name: Fred R. Wilson Wife's Name: Gladys Richter Place of Marriage: Home of bride's mother City/Town of Marriage: Merritton, Ontario
Notes: Merritton Notes' column Richter, Charles Mrs. (bride's mother) Mr. & Mrs. John Wilson (groom's parents) Rev. R. E. Railton officiated.
St. Catharines Standard Fri. Jan. 25, 1917 pg. 2
Married
WILSON-RICHTER - On January 25th, 1917, at Merritton, Ont., by the Rev. R. E. Railton, Miss Gladys Richter, daughter of Mrs. Chas. Richter, to Frederick R. Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, both of Merritton.
St. Catharines Standard Fri. Aug. 27, 1965 pg. 2
WILSON, Gladys-At the Port Colborne General Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 26, 1965, Gladys Richter, beloved wife of Fred R. Wilson, of 166 Main St., Port Colborne, in her 71st year. Dear mother of Robert D. Wilson of Welland, and sister of Mrs. Adell Oxtoby, of Scarborough. Resting at the Port Colborne Chapel of the Davidson/s Funeral Homes, 135 Clarence St. Service will be held in St. James Anglican Church on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 1.00 p.m. Interment will be in Victoria lawn Cemetery.
Notes for FRED R. WILSON:
Name: Frederick Robert Wilson
Date of Birth: 2 Jul 1894
Gender: Male
Birth County: Lincoln
Father's Name: John Wilson
Mother's Name: Hanna Roberts
Roll Number: MS929_121
Child of GLADYS RICHTER and FRED WILSON:
i. ROBERT D.4 WILSON.
6. ADELL3 RICHTER (CHARLES2, FREDERICK1) was born 19 Oct 1899 in Lincoln, ON, and died 01 Oct 1965 in Scarborough, Ontario. She married CHARLES C. OXTOBY. He was born 10 May 1898 in Uxbridge, ON, and died 02 Jul 1960 in Scarborough, Ontario.
Notes for ADELL RICHTER:
Toronto Star newspaper Death Notice:
OXTOBY, Adell--At her home, 45 Greenbrae Circuit, on Friday, October 1, 1965. Adell Richter (formerly of 92 Brooklawn Ave. Scarborough) wife of the late Charles C. Oxtoby, dear mother of William and the late Clifford and Jackie, and grandmother of Karen and the late Robert, Mrs. Oxtoby is resting at the Scarborough Chapel of McDougall and Brown Ltd., 2900 Kingston Rd. E. near St. Clair Ave. E. after 4 p.m. Saturday. Service in the chapel, Monday at 1:30 p.m. Interment Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Kingston Rd. E. Scarborough, Ontario
Notes: Name: Charles Clifford Oxtoby Date of Birth: 10 May 1898 Gender: Male Birth County: York Father's Name: John William Oxtoby Mother's Name: Sarah Moore Roll Number: MS933_26
Toronto Star newspaper Notice:
OXTOBY, Charles C. -- At the Toronto East General hospital on Saturday July 2, 1960. Charles C. Oxtoby of 92 Brooklawn Ave. Scarborough, dear loved husband of Adell Richter, dear father of Bill and the late Clifford and Jackie and dear grandfather of Bob and Karen. Resting at the Scarborough Chapel of McDougall and Brown Ltd. 2900 Kingston Rd. near St. Clair Ave. E. Service in the Chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Kingston Rd. E. Scarborough, Ontario.
She is survived by her husband, Matthew; three sons, Paul Richter in Hamilton, Robert Richter and Timothy Richter both of St. Catharines; one daughter, Mrs. David (Holly) Edwards of St. Catharines; her mother, Mrs. Russell Cooper in St. Catharines; one brother and eight sisters, Mrs. George (Grace) Maxwell, Mrs. Harold (Norma) Reynolds, Mrs. Russell (Alberta) Seburn, Mrs. Albert (Hazel) Paget, Mrs. Frank (Marguerite) Leonard, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Townson and Mervin Cooper all of St. Catharines, Mrs. Wilburn (Gladys) Gibbons of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Mrs. Harvey (Catherine) Jessiman, of Burlington. Mrs. Richter is at the Butler Funeral Home where service will be held in the chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment in Victoria Lawn Cemetery.Children of ADELL RICHTER and CHARLES OXTOBY are:
i. WILLIAM4 OXTOBY.
ii. CLIFFORD OXTOBY.
iii. JACKIE OXTOBY.
Generation No. 4
7. MYRTLE IRENE4 GUNSTONE (ISABELLA3 RICHTER, CHARLES2, FREDERICK1) was born 22 Jun 1900 in Peterborough, Ontario, and died 09 Jul 1949 in Scarborough, Ontario. She married JOHN EDGAR WILLOUGHBY 01 Apr 1919 in Toronto, Ontario, son of JOSEPH WILLOUGHBY and MARY MCCONNELL. He was born 07 Feb 1900 in Severn Falls, Ontario, and died 09 Oct 1954 in Toronto, Ontario.
Notes for MYRTLE IRENE GUNSTONE: Buried: St. John's Norway Cemetery Toronto, Ontario Kingston Rd. and Woodbine Ave.
Myrtle married John Edgar Willoughby April 1, 1919.
They had four Children:
Roy Edgar (Wadsworth)
Wilber Norman
Helen Irene
Verna May Vera b. 1902 died March 1, 1907 of Pneumonia Renfrew, OntarioEdgar worked for the railroad. His father Joseph Law Willoughby also worked for the railroad.
Death Notice Toronto Star
WILLOUGHBY, Myrtle Irene-At Toronto East General hospital on Saturday July 9, 1949. Myrtle Irene Gunston, 223 Audrey Ave., beloved wife of John Edgar Willoughby and dear mother of Roy Edgar, Wilbert Norman, Mrs. Jack (Helen) Walters and Verna May. The late Mrs. Willoughby is resting at the Funeral Home of Austin J. Mack 1086 Queen St. E. where service will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Interment at St. John's Cemetery Kingston Rd. and Woodbine Ave. Toronto.
#025800-98 (Muskoka Dist) WILLOUGHBY, Elsie Irene, f, b. 23 Mar 1898, father -Joseph William Law WILLOUGHBY, railway telegrapher; mother- Mary Jane McCONNELL, infm- Joseph W.L. Willoughby, Bracebridge
More About MYRTLE IRENE GUNSTONE: Burial: St. John's Norway Cemetery Toronto, Ontario Kingston Rd. and Woodbine Ave.
Notes for JOHN EDGAR WILLOUGHBY:
Name: John Edgar Willoughby
Date of Birth: 7 Feb 1900
Gender: Male
Birth County: Simcoe
Father's Name: J W L Willoughby
Occupation: G. T. R. Grand Trunk Railway
Mother's Name: Mary Jane Mc Connell
Roll Number: MS929_152
Children of MYRTLE GUNSTONE and JOHN WILLOUGHBY are:
i. ROY EDGAR5 WILLOUGHBY,
b. 26 Oct 1920, Toronto, Ontario;
d. Sep 1996, Toronto, Ontario;
m. (1) DOROTHY;
m. (2) ELIZABETH BROWN, 26 Nov 1977;
b. 12 Dec 1938, Stoneyburn W. Scotland.Notes for ROY EDGAR WILLOUGHBY:1938 living at 97 Dixon Ave phone number: HO - 8119 (HO stands for Howard) Roy writes in his diary: Weight 150 lbs. Height 5ft 7 in. Hair colour is Brown Eyes are grey Collar 15 in. Shoe size 10 Hat size is 7 1/4 in.
ii. WILBER NORMAN WILLOUGHBY,
b. 13 Dec 1922, Toronto, Ontario;
d. 06 Apr 1994, Toronto, Ontario;
m. MYRTLE BELLE LEDREW, 18 Sep 1948, Toronto, Ontario;
b. 23 Apr 1923, Nova Scotia, Ontario.iii. HELEN IRENE WILLOUGHBY,
b. 07 Feb 1924, Toronto, Ontario;
d. Feb 1993, Toronto, Ontario;
m. (1) CLAUDE NODDLE;
d. 1978;
m. (2) JACK WALTERS.More About HELEN IRENE WILLOUGHBY: Burial: Buried at St. John's Norway Cemetery Kingston Rd. and Woodbine Ave., Toronto, Ontario
Notes for CLAUDE NODDLE: Buried in St. John's Norway Cemetery, Woodbine and Kingston Rd. Toronto, Ontario.
iv. VERNA MAY WILLOUGHBY,
b. 22 Jun 1926, Toronto, Ontario;
d. Oct 1998, Scarborough, Ontario;
m. LORNE STATTON; d. 1991.8. LLOYD WEBSTER4 GUNSTONE (ISABELLA3 RICHTER, CHARLES2, FREDERICK1) was born 15 Jun 1910 in Renfrew, Ontario, and died 21 Jun 1971 in Toronto, Ontario. He married GRACE ADELINE HILL 26 Mar 1932. She was born 19 Jun 1907 in Leeds, England, and died 10 Jul 1984 in Weston, Ontario.
Toronto Star
GUNSTONE, Lloyd-Suddenly at the Toronto East General Hospital on Monday, June 21, 1971. Lloyd Gunstone, husband of Grace Hill, dear father of Mrs. Barbara Isaacs, Ohio and Don of Trenton, loving grandfather of John, Robert, William, Richard, Linda and Brian. Private funeral was held at the Sherrin Funeral Home 873 Kingston Rd. Toronto on Thursday at 3 p.m. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
Notes for GRACE ADELINE HILL: Grace sailed with her parents to Canada in March 1911. Buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Kingston Rd. E. Scarborough, Ontario
Toronto Star
GUNSTONE, Grace-At Humber Memorial Hospital, Toronto on Tuesday July 10, 1984. Grace Gunstone (nee Hill), beloved wife of the late Lloyd Gunstone, dear mother of Barbara Isaacs of Dayton, Ohio and Donald Gunstone of Ottawa. Grandmother of John, Robert and William Isaacs, Richard, Linda and Brian Gunstone. Sister of Anne Hughes, Harold Hill, Florence Nightingale and Mabel Russell. Resting at the Sherrin Funeral Home, 873 Kingston Rd. Toronto (west of Victoria Park Ave.) after 2 p.m. Friday. Service in the chapel Saturday 10 a.m. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
Children of LLOYD GUNSTONE and GRACE HILL are:
i. BARBARA ISABELLA5 GUNSTONE,
b. 06 Oct 19xx, Toronto, Ontario;
m. GERALD ISAACS, 30 Jul 19xx, Weston, Ontario.ii. DONALD LLOYD GUNSTONE,
b. 16 Feb 19xx, Weston, Ontario;
m. JANET ELLERY ANNA EDGECOMBE, 30 Dec 19xx,
Sherbrooke, Quebec.9. LILA ELAINE4 GUNSTONE (ISABELLA3 RICHTER, CHARLES2, FREDERICK1) was born 23 May 1918 in Gravenhurst, Ontario, and died 11 Feb 1988 in Toronto, Ontario. She married JOHN WILBERT ASHTON 08 May 1942 in Toronto, Ontario, son of FREDERICK ASHTON and MARY MARTIN. He was born 22 May 1914 in Enfield, Ontario, and died 26 Apr 1970 in Toronto, Ontario.
John Ashton's Death Notice Toronto Star
ASHTON, John Wilbert--At St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto on Sunday, April 26, 1970. Jack Ashton, beloved husband of Elaine Gunstone. Dear father of Sandra (Mrs. A. Thompson). Loving grandfather of Scott and Todd. Dear brother of Elmo, of Michigan, Will, at Caesarea, Irene (Mrs. M. Densem), Merle (Mrs. C. Swallow) of Bowmanville, Amy (Mrs. L. Niddrie) and Jean (Mrs. F. Cruickshank) of Ajax. Resting at the Sherrin funeral Home, Kingston Rd. (at Beech Ave.), Toronto. Service in the chapel Tuesday, 11 a.m. Interment Resthaven, Memorial Gardens. (Parking on the premises).
Child of LILA GUNSTONE and JOHN ASHTON is:
i. SANDRA LEITH VIOLA5 ASHTON,
b. 16 Sep 19xx, East York Twp., York County, Ontario;
m. (1) ALAN ROBERT JAMES THOMPSON, 15 Oct 19xx,
Scarborough, Ontario;
b. 01 Sep 19xx, East York Twp., York County, Ontario
m. (2) WILLIAM CLIFTON PESTILL, 30 Aug 19xx, Barrie, ON;
b. 30 May 19xx, Toronto, Ontario.Notes for SANDRA LEITH VIOLA ASHTON: Original Birth Announcement Toronto Star 19xx
ASHTON--To Mr. and Mrs. John Ashton (nee Elaine Gunstone) at East General Hospital a daughter Sandra Leith on Sunday Sept. 16, 19xx.
10. MATHEW WELLINGTON4 RICHTER (MATTHEW3, CHARLES2, FREDERICK1) was born 19 Mar 1915 in St. Catharines, ON, and died 26 Aug 1990 in St. Catharines, ON. He married ESTELLE MARIE COOPER 01 Nov 1939. She was born 16 Mar 1918 in Merritton, ON, and died 03 Nov 1969 in St. Catharines, ON.
Notes for MATHEW WELLINGTON RICHTER:
1955 City of St. Catharines City Directory
Richter, Edward (Laura), oper. Mckinnons house: 298 Grantham Ave. St. Catharines
Richter, Matthew W. (Estelle,wife) Slsm. (salesman) Intl. Grge. (Grge.Garage) house: II Beech St. St. Catharines Looks like he is using Matthew instead of Wellington..?
No Richters in Port Dalhouse..
1952 City Directory - St. Catharines
Richter, M. Wellington (Estelle, wife) Slmn. Intl. Grge.
house: 18 Catherine St., St. Catharines, Ont.
1946 City Directory St. Catharines; Richter, Wellington (Estelle, wife) Clerk Brewers Retail Store, room 34 Rodman St. St. Catharines
1934 City Directory St. Catharines Richter, Wellington, Clerk 42 Haynes Ave., St Catharines.Matthew Wellington Richter married Estelle ? Living in St. Catharines
Raised - St. Catharines, Ontario, Work- Automotive vehicle and parts sales jobs all his life, mostly in St.Catharines area.
St. Catharines Standard Wed. Aug. 29, 1990 pg. 45
RICHTER, Matthew Wellington- At Ear Falls, Ontario on Sunday, August 26th, 1990, Matthew W. Richter, formerly of St. Catharines, in his 75th year, husband of the late Estelle (1969) and dear father of Paul Richter of Hamburg, N.Y., Holly Edwards and Robert Richter both of St. Catharines and Timothy Richter of Ear Falls, Ontario. Mr. Richter is resting at the VINELAND CHAPEL of the TALLMAN FUNERAL HOMES, 3277 Reg. Rd. 81 (Hwy.) where visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with interment following in Victoria Lawn Cemetery.
Notes for ESTELLE MARIE COOPER: Raised - Merriton, Ontario. (Now part of St. Catharines) Work - Telephone operator and retail sales.
St. Catharines Standard Tues. Nov. 4, 1969 pg. 2
RICHTER, Estelle M. - At the St. Catharines General Hospital on Monday, Nov 3, 1969, Estelle M. Richter, 100 Vale Rd; beloved wife of Matthew W. Richter; dear mother of Paul Richter of Hamilton, Robert Richter, Timothy Richter and Mrs. David (Holly) Edwards all of St. Catharines; daughter of Mrs. Russell Cooper of St. Catharines; sister of Mrs. George (Grace) Maxwell, Mrs. Harold (Norma) Reynolds, Mrs. Russell (Alberta) Seburn, Mrs. Albert (Hazel) Paget, Mrs. Frank (Marguerite) Leonard, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Townson and Mervin Cooper all of St. Catharines, Mrs. Wilburn (Gladys) Gibbons of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Mrs. Harvey (Catherine) Jessiman, of Burlington. In her 52nd year. Resting at the Butler Funeral Home, 33 Duke St. Service will be held in the chapel on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday from 7 to 9 o'clock and on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o'clock.
St. Catharines Standard Tues. Nov. 4, 1969 pg. 2
Estelle M. Richter, 51, of 100 Vale Ave., died yesterday at the St. Catharines General Hospital after a long illness. Born in Merritton, she was a life-long resident of this city and was a member of Welland Ave. United church. She is survived by her husband, Matthew; three sons, Paul Richter in Hamilton, robert Richter and Timothy Richter both of St. Catharines; one daughter, Mrs. David (Holly) Edwards of St. Catharines; her mother, Mrs. russell Cooper in St. Catharines; one brother and eight sisters, Mrs. George (Grace) Maxwell, Mrs. Harold (Norma) Reynolds, Mrs. Russell (Alberta) Seburn, Mrs. Albert (Hazel) Paget, Mrs. Frank (Marguerite) Leonard, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Townson and Mervin Cooper all of St. Catharines, Mrs. Wilburn (Gladys) Gibbons of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Mrs. Harvey (Catherine) Jessiman, of Burlington. Mrs. Richter is at the Butler Funeral Home where service will be held in the chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment in Victoria Lawn Cemetery.
Children of MATHEW RICHTER and ESTELLE COOPER are:
i. HOLLY ELLEN5 RICHTER,
b. 15 Jun 19xx, St. Catharines, On;
m. DAVID HERBERT EDWARDS, 19 Aug 19xx;
b. 04 May 19xx.ii. PAUL MATHEW RICHTER,
b. 03 May 19xx, St. Catharines, On;
m. CAROL LYNN KUZMASKI, 30 Aug 19xx;
b. 12 Sep 19xx.iii. ROBERT NORMAN RICHTER,
b. 20 Aug 19xx, St. Catharines, On
m. LINDA JESSIE CHISLOM, 11 Feb 19xx;
b. 05 Apr 19xxiv. TIMOTHY MARK RICHTER,
b. 05 Jun 19xx, St. Catharines, On.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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