George Henry Bingham Hooper




George Henry Bingham Hooper was born March 19, 1844, in Plymouth, Devon Co., England, and died December 9, 1902, in the City of Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 58. He is the son of Henry Thomas Hooper of England, and Ann "Annie" Outram (Wright) Pinder of England. The parents were married in County Devon, England, in 1843. Henry was baptized in County Devon, England, in 1817 and Ann in County Devon, England, in 1819.

Mary Ann Marshall was born about 1851 in Whitby, Durham Co., Canada West, and died about 1874, in Ontario, Canada, at about age 23. She is the daughter of Michael Marshall and Eliza Unknown.

George Henry Bingham Hooper and Mary Ann Marshall were married October 11, 1871, in Whitby, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.

George Henry Bingham Hooper and Mary Ann (Marshall) Hooper had Unknown children.

After Mary Ann (Marshall) Hooper died, George Henry Bingham Hooper married Sarah Fanny Austin.

Sarah Fanny Austin was born about 1849 in Elizabethville, Canada West, and died October 14, 1886, in Toronto, York Co., Canada, at about age 37. She is the daughter of Unknown. Sarah Lamin Hooper. She died from stomach cancer.

George Henry Bingham Hooper and Sarah Fanny Austin were married about 1877 Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada.

George Henry Bingham Hooper and Sarah Fanny (Austin) Hooper had six children:

  1. Frank Bingham Hooper: Born April 26, 1876, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; Died about 1879, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada (about age 3).
  2. Clara Maude Hooper: Born July 29, 1878, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; Died November, 1966, in Washington, DC (age 88). Married August 20, 1906, in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, to Albert Edwin Proctor: Born April 13, 1879, in London, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada; Died December 2, 1921, in Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga Co., OH (age 42).
  3. Frederick Austin Hooper: Born December 9, 1879, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; Died about 1975 in Ontario, Canada (about age 95). Married August 23, 1907, in Nipissing District, Nipissing, Ontario, Canada, to Julia Jane "Annie" Thompson Harris: Born March 31, 1880, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; Died about 1970 in Ontario, Canada (about age 90).
  4. Garnet Edwin Hooper: Born May 4, 1882, in York Co., Ontario, Canada; Died May 12, 1901, by being struck by a railroad train, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada (age 19). Never married.
  5. Victor Charles Hooper: Born January 4, 1885, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Died Unknown. Married September 20, 1921, in Thunder Bay District, Thunder Bay Co., Ontario, Canada, to Gladys Irene Crouch: Born July 25, 1897, in Napanee, Ontario, Canada; Died Unknown.
  6. Ethel Rose Hooper: Born February 10, 1886, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; Died July 13, 1886, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada (age 5 months).

After Sarah Fanny (Austin) Hooper died, George Henry Bingham Hooper married Martha Clarinda "Clara" Abbey.

Martha Clarinda "Clara" Abbey was born November 14, 1862, in Kendal, Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, and died May 30, 1942, in Rural Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 79. Buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery, North Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA. She is the daughter of Oliver Nathaniel Abbey of Hope Twp., Durham Co., Upper Canada, and Elizabeth Jones of Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Upper Canada.

George Henry Bingham Hooper and Martha Clarinda "Clara" Abbey were married January 2, 1888, in Newcastle, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.

George Henry Bingham Hooper and Martha Clarinda "Clara" (Abbey) Hooper had two children:

  1. Olive Lilian Hooper: Born July 30, 1892, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; Died about July 31, 1892, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada (age 20 Hours). Buried August 1, 1892, in the same coffin with her twin sister, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  2. Unnamed Female Hooper: Born July 30, 1892, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; Died July 30, 1892, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada (age Stillborn Infant). Buried August 1, 1892, in the same coffin with her twin sister, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.



TIMELINE

Ontario was known as: "Upper Canada" from December 26, 1791, to February 10, 1841; "Canada West" from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867; and "Ontario" after July 1, 1867.


   

Frederick Austin Hooper, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1885.


   

Frederick Austin Hooper, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1946.


George Henry Bingham Hooper was born March 19, 1844, in Plymouth, Devon Co., England.


George Henry Bingham Hooper's birth certificate.


Sarah Fanny Austin was born about 1849 in Elizabethville, Canada West.

Mary Ann Marshall was born about 1851 in Whitby, Durham Co., Canada West.

Martha Clarinda "Clara" Abbey was born November 14, 1862, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West.

The 1871 Canadian Census taken in 1871 shows George Hooper (age 26) born in England, and with W. Methodist religion, is a married Shoemaker, and is living in St. Johns Ward, Toronto West, Ontario, Canada. Living with him are: a married female, Sarah A. Hooper (age 26) born in England, and with W. Methodist religion; a female, Sarah A. Hooper (age 4) born in England; and a male, Arthur G. Hooper (age 3) born in England.

George Henry Bingham Hooper and Mary Ann Marshall were married October 11, 1871, in Whitby, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.


George Henry Bingham Hooper and Mary Ann Marshall were married October 11, 1871, in Whitby, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.


George Henry Bingham Hooper and Sarah Fanny Austin were married about 1877 Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada.

The 1879 the Illustrated Historical Atlas of the County of Huron, Ontario shows Oliver Abbey is living in Morris Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

Frederick Austin Hooper was born December 9, 1879, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.


Frederick Austin Hooper's parents are listed as George Henry Bingham Hooper and Sarah Fanny Austin.


Frederick Austin Hooper's parents are listed as George Henry Bingham Hooper and Sarah Fanny Austin.


The 1881 Canadian Census shows Olivar Abby (age 53) born 1828 in Ontario, and of Irish origin and with C. Methodist religion, is a Farmer, and is living in Morris, Huron North, Canada West. Living with him are his wife, Elizabeth Abby (age 52) born 1829 in Ontario and of Irish origin and a C. Methodist. Also living there are their children, all C. Methodist and born in Ontario, Canada: Lewis Abby (age 22) a Lawyer; Linda Abby (age 19); Martha Abby (age 18); and Hattie Abby (age 13).

Ethel Rose Hooper was born February 10, 1886, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.

Ethel Rose Hooper died July 13, 1886, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 5 months.


Ethel Rose Hooper Death Record.


Sarah Fanny (Austin) Hooper died October 14, 1886, in Toronto, York Co., Canada, at about age 37.


Sarah Fanny (Austin) Hooper was listed as Sarah Lamin Hooper on her Death Record.


George Henry Bingham Hooper and Martha Clarinda "Clara" Abbey were married January 2, 1888, in Newcastle, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.


George Henry Bingham Hooper (age 41), a widower Salesman, and Martha Clara Abbey (age 25), a spinster, Marriage Record. Please note that a witness was Hattie Annie Abbey of Newcastle.


The 1891 Canadian Census shows Geo. Hooper (age 45) born in England, and with Baptist religion, is a married Travelling and is living in St. Marks Ward, City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Living with him are: his wife, Martha Hooper (age 27) born in Ontario, and with Baptist religion; and Hattie Abby (age 23) born in Ontario, and with Baptist religion, a Bookkeeper.

Olive Lilian Hooper, and her twin sister, Unnamed Female Hooper, were born July 30, 1892, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.


Olive Lilian Hooper, and her twin sister, Unnamed Female Hooper, Birth Records.


Unnamed Female Hooper died July 30, 1892, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age Stillborn Infant. Buried August 1, 1892, in the same coffin with her twin sister, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Olive Lilian Hooper died about July 31, 1892, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age age 20 Hours. Buried August 1, 1892, in the same coffin with her twin sister, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.


Olive Lilian Hooper, and her twin sister, Unnamed Female Hooper, Death and Burial Records.


George Henry Bingham Hooper and Martha Clarinda "Clara" (Abbey) Hooper were separated before 1901.

The 1901 Canadian Census shows Martha Hooper (age 35) born November 14, 1865, in Ontario, is a single Dressmaker, and is boarding with the Thomas Georgecroft family in the City of Toronto (West), Ontario, Canada.

George Henry Bingham Hooper died December 9, 1902, in the City of Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada at about age 55.


George Henry Bingham Hooper had a kidney disease called Bright's Disease. He was married and resided at 38 Agnes Street.


Martha Clarinda "Clara" (Abbey) Hooper came to the United States on January 7, 1904, and went by railway to Los Angeles Co., CA.

The 1920 United States Census dated January 27, 1920, shows Martha C. Hooper (age 58) born in Canada to Canada-born parents, and having immigrated in 1904, and with Alien citizenship, is a widowed Housekeeper, and who owns her house free of a mortgage, and is living on Woodbury Road, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

The 1930 United States Census dated April 4, 1930, shows Martha C. Hooper (age 67) born in Canada to Canada-born parents, and having immigrated in 1905, and with Alien citizenship, is a widowed Dressmaker for a Private Family, and who owns her house worth $3,500 and is living at 2118 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Martha Clarinda "Clara" (Abbey) Hooper declared her intention to become a Unites States Citizen on May 31, 1938, in Los Angeles Co., CA.


           

Martha Clarinda "Clara" (Abbey) Hooper Citizenship Records.


The 1940 United States Census dated May 6, 1940, shows Martha Hooper (age 62) born in Canada, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a Canada-born parents, and with Alien citizenship, and who owns her house worth $1,800 is a widowed Head of Household, and is living at 2118 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

The 1940 United States Census dated May 8, 1940, shows Alfred J. Stacey (age 70) born in England, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, and with Alien status, and who owns his house worth $3,500 is a married Proprietor of an Auto Court, and is living at on East Side Riverside Drive, Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Hattie A. Stacey (age 73) born in Canada, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, and with Alien status.

Martha Clarinda "Clara" (Abbey) Hooper died May 30, 1942, in Rural Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 79. Buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery, North Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA.


Martha Clarinda "Clara" (Abbey) Hooper Death Record.


The Pasadena Post, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, Sunday, May 31, 1942

MARTHA C. HOOPER FOUND DEAD

Mrs. Martha C. Hooper, 80, was found dead  yesterday in the living room of her home, 68 Woodbury Road, by a neighbor, Mrs. May Baxter, who called to take Mrs. Hooper some flowers. Mrs. Baxter notified the Sheriff's Altadena station, which called an ambulance. Mrs. Hooper, who lived alone, had been in poor health for some time. It is believed she died as a result of a heart attack. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. H. Stacey of Ben Lomond, Calif., and two nieces. The body is at the Edwards & Cummings funeral home pending a coroner's investigation.


The Metropolitan Pasadena Star-News, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, Monday, June 1, 1942

Obituaries

HOOPER - Mrs. Martha C. Hooper passed away May 30, at her residence, 68 Woodbury Road. A native of Newcastle, Ontario, Canada, she came to California more than 35 years ago. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. H. Stacey of Ben Lomond, Cal., and two nieces, Mrs. Rowena Bragg and Mrs. Helena Hoar, both of Newcastle, Ontario, Canada. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a. m. at the chapel of Edwards & Cummings, 317 Lincoln Avenue.


Hattie Ann (Abbey) (Williams) Stacey died January 12, 1945, at a local rest home, Santa Cruz Co., CA, at age 78. Inurnment in I. O. O. F. Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA.


The Santa Cruz Sentinel, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA, Sunday, January 14, 1945

Mrs. Hattie Stacey Dies Here Friday

Mrs. Hattie Abby Stacey died at a local rest home late Friday evening at the age of 77. Mrs. Stacey was born in Canada and came to California as a young girl if 17. She had lived in Santa Cruz the past 16 years. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Stacey; a son, Comdr. Gerald Abby Stacey of the U.S.N.; a grandson, Wayne Stacey of Santa Cruz and several sisters and brothers in Canada. Strictly private services will be held from White's chapel Sunday afternoon at 1:30.


The Santa Cruz Sentinel, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA, Tuesday, January 16, 1945

HATTIE A. STACEY

Funeral services for Hattie Stacey were held in White's mortuary chapel Sunday afternoon with Rev. Hubert Doran, pastor of the East Side Methodist church officiating. Soft organ music was played during the service by Mrs. Vera McKenna Clayton at the console. Inurnment was in the I. O. O. F. crematory Monday morning.


Alfred John Stacey died March 13, 1945, at his home, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA, at age 75. Inurnment in I. O. O. F. Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA.


The Santa Cruz Sentinel, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA, Thursday, March 15, 1945

Report To Be Made By Toxicologist On Stacey Death

Santa Cruz police and Coroner Pat Freeman are awaiting results of a toxicologist's report before determining the cause of death of Albert Stacy, 75, of 80 Cayuga street, who was found dead in his home early Tuesday. An autopsy was performed Tuesday afternoon and it may be 10 days before the toxicologist's report will be completed, Freeman said. Stacy served 17 years with the expeditionary forces of the British army in Africa and India. Following that he came to the United States and for a time was a piano dealer. He later operated the Stacy motor court at Ben Lomond, but sold the property and bought the house on Cayuga street, neighbors said. They added that recently he sold his home, had rented an apartment on Cedar street and was selling his furniture at the time of his death. Stacy was the husband of the late Hattie Abbie Stacy who died January 12. He leaves a son, Cmdr. Gerald Stacy, in the navy, and a grandson, Wayne Stacy. Funeral arrangements are pending at White's mortuary.


The Santa Cruz Sentinel, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA, Thursday, March 22, 1945

ALFRED STACEY

Rev.H. F. Doran conducted services for Alfred J. Stacey Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in White's mortuary chapel. Private inurnment followed in I. O. O. F. crematory.


Phillip Henry Williams died June 17, 1945, at the Poor House, Linden, Iowa Co., WI, at age 77. Buried in Eastside Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.


The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Monday, June 18, 1945

Philip H. Williams

DODGEVILLE - Philip H. Williams, 77, Dodgeville, died here Sunday. Survivors include a son, Gerald A., Washington, D. C., and two sisters, Mrs. W. S. Reese, Dodgeville, and Mrs. J. O. Parry, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Roach funeral home, with burial. in Eastside cemetery.


 

Henry Thomas Hooper of England, and Ann "Annie" Pinder of England.

Clarinda Hooper (born about 1853 in Ontario), daughter of Henry Thomas Hooper and Ann Pinder, married William Henry Thompson Harris (born about 1855 in England), son of William Walter Harris and Jane Unknown, on May 1, 1879, in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.

 

12801-79 William Henry Thompson HARRIS, 24, express man, England, Toronto, s/o William Walter & Jane, married Clarinda HOOPER, 26, Ontario, Toronto, d/o Henry Thomas & Ann Pinder HOOPER, witn: James HUTCHINS & Sarah HOOPER, both of Toronto, 1 May 1879
 
In the 1881 Census, Charles Hooper is in Toronto along with his father Henry and his mother. The 1871 census and shows them again. This time it was clear that his mother's name is Ann. Also there are two sisters living with them at the time.
 
Names                  Age        Born
Henry Hooper        52         Eng.
Ann Hooper           52         Eng
Blanche                 20         Ont.
Clara                     18         Ont.
Charles                 16         Ont.
 
It appears that George H B Hooper was married several times, including Sarah Fanny Austin and Martha Clara Abbey.

George H. B. Harris (age 25) born in Plymouth, England, the Bachelor Mechanic, son of Henry and Ann Harris, and Mary Ann Marshall (age 20), born in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, the Spinster daughter of Michael and Eliza Marshall, were married October 11, 1871, in Whitby, Ontario, Canada.