William James Deyell




William James "Willy" Deyell was born September 25, 1856, in Ontario, Canada, and died June 20, 1935, in Huron Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 78. Buried in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. He is the son of William James Deyell of Cavan Twp., Peterborough Co., Upper Canada, and Mary Jane Sloan of Ontario, Upper Canada.

Jane Amelia Armstrong, (age 23) born in Ontario. She was the daughter of Frank Armstrong and Jane Unknown.

William James "Willy" Deyell and Jane Amelia Armstrong were married January 8, 1879, in Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

Elizabeth Unknown was born about 1856 in Ontario, Canada, and died July 8, 1883, in Wingham, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 27. She is the daughter of Unknown.

William James "Willy" Deyell and Elizabeth Unknown were married about 1880 in Ontario, Canada.

William James "Willy" Deyell and Elizabeth (Unknown) Deyell had no children.

William James "Willy" Deyell then married Mary Jane Currie.

Mary Jane Currie was born July 12, 1866, in Wingham, Ontario, Canada, and died November 21, 1946, in Huron Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 80. Buried in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.  She is the daughter of John Cornyn Currie and Ann Unknown.

William James "Willy" Deyell and Mary Jane Currie were married January 13, 1886, in Wingham, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

William James "Willy" Deyell and Mary Jane (Currie) Deyell had three children:

  1. Annie Ladie May Deyell: Born October 10, 1886, in Wingham, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; Died Unknown.
  2. Mary Lillian Deyell: Born May 28, 1890, in Wingham, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada; Died Unknown.
  3. George Currie Deyell: Born April 12, 1895, in Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; Died 1952 in Unknown (about age 57). Married August 29, 1917, in Wingham, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada, to Mary Eliza Norman: Born December 8, 1898, in Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; Died 1977 in Unknown (about age 79).



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

William James "Willy" Deyell was born September 25, 1856, in Ontario, Canada.

Elizabeth Unknown: Born about 1856 in Ontario, Canada.

Mary Jane Currie was born about 1862 in Wingham, Ontario, Canada.

The 1871 Canadian Census shows James Deyell (age 40) born in Ontario is a Head of Household married Carpenter with Canadian Presbyterian religion and is living in Cavan Twp., Durham East, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is Elizabeth Deyell (age 30) born in Ontario, who is married. Also living there are the following, all unmarried and born in Ontario: Ann E. Deyell (age 19); Sarah J. Deyell (age 15); William J. Deyell (age 13); Mary Deyell (age 12); and David Deyell (age 10). A widow, Ann Armstrong, and her family live nearby.

The 1871 Canadian Census shows Ann Armstrong (age 38) born in England and of English Origin is a Head of Household Widow with Church of England religion and is living in Cavan Twp., Durham East, Ontario, Canada. Living with her are the following females, all unmarried and born in Ontario, Canada, with Irish Origin and with Church of England religion: Mary A. Armstrong (age 16); Susan S. Armstrong (age 12); Ida Armstrong (age 10); and Frances C. Armstrong (age 7).

William Deyell (age 27) born in Ontario to William and Mary Deyell, Farmer, of Otonabee, Ontario, married Jane Amelia Armstrong, (age 23) born in Ontario to Frank and Jane Armstrong, of Peterborough. Witnesses James Ruth and Eliza Deyell, both of Otonabee, on January 8, 1879.

William James "Willy" Deyell and Elizabeth Unknown were married about 1880 in Ontario, Canada.

The 1881 Canadian Census shows William Deyell (age 24) born in Ontario and of Irish Origin with C. Presbyterian religion is a married Carpenter and is living in the Town of Wingham, Huron North, Ontario, Canada. Living with him are: a married female Elizabeth Deyell (age 25) born in Ontario, Canada; and an unmarried male, David Deyell (age 20) born in Ontario, Canada, a Cabinet Maker.

Elizabeth (Unknown) Deyell died July 8, 1883, in Wingham, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 27.

William James "Willy" Deyell and Mary Jane Currie were married January 13, 1886, in Wingham, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

The 1891 Canadian Census shows William J. Deyell (age 34) born in Ontario to Ireland and Ontario-born parents and with Church of England religion is a married Builder and is living in the Town of Wingham, Huron North, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Mary J. Deyell (age 29) born in Ontario to Scotland and Irish-born parents. Also living with him are his two daughters, both born in Ontario to Ontario-born parents: Annie A. Deyell (age 4); and Mary L. Deyell (age 10/12). Also living there are two unmarried Lodgers, both born in Ontario to Ontario-born parents: George Irwin (age 15); and Mary Irwin (age 18), a Tailoress.

The 1901 Canadian Census shows William J. Deyell (age 44) born September 25, 1856, in Ontario and of Irish Origin is a Carpenter and is living in the Town of Wingham, Huron East, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Mary J. Deyell (age 39) born July 12, 1861, in Ontario and of Irish Origin. Also living with him are his three children, all born in Ontario and of Irish Origin: Annie S. Deyell (age 14) born October 10, 1886; Mary L. Deyell (age 10) born May 28, 1890; and George C. Deyell (age 5) born April 12, 1895. Also living there are two unmarried Lodgers, both born in Ontario: George (age 24) born June 1, 1876, a Carpenter; and Alexander Irwin (age Unknown). Leigh Larson note: Alexander Irwin was born April 24, 1878, in Cavan, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Robert Irwin and Ann Eliza (Deyell) Irwin.

The 1911 Canadian Census shows William J. Deyell (age 54) born September 1857, in Ontario and of Irish Origin is a Carpenter in a Carpenter Shop and is living in the 4th Ward, Wingham, Huron East, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Mary J. Deyell (age 49) born July 1861 in Ontario and of Scotch Origin. Also living with him are his two unmarried children, both born in Ontario and of Irish Origin: Emma Deyell (age 25) born October 1886, a Dress Maker; and George Deyell (age 15) born April 1895. Also living there is his unmarried brother-in-law: John C. Currie (age 52) born February 1859 in Ontario and of Scotch Origin, a Farmer.

William James "Willy" Deyell died June 20, 1935, in Huron Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 78.

Mary Jane (Currie) Deyell died November 21, 1946, in Huron Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 80.