Lynn was trained as a nurse but a back injury forced her to give that up. She now works as a graphic designer/calligrapher. She considers herself to be an advocate of women's right's.
Surname was likely "Spence".
Served in the US Navy in both the Atlantic and Pacific during WW II earning 10 major Battle Stars. Before retirement, Alex worked for the U.S. Government weather service in Washington, DC.
There are reportedly two children. Mary Elizabeth and Deborah Sweeney. No other information available as to birth order or details.
He preferred, and was known by his second name Henry, although his full given name was George Henry Fogal as noted on his marriage registration. (The marriage took place in front of both sets of parents who were recorded as witnesses). Conversely, his tombstone carries the designation "Henry G Fogal". Under either name, Henry certainly enjoyed married life as he made three trips to the alter -- the last time when he was 72. His first wife Sarah Ann Shaver, died of peritonitis only a few months into their marriage. His second wife was Anne (Annie) Ross, who had been widowed at age 22 with one child. This second marriage reportedly produced nine children, with 6 alive and living at home at the time of the 1901 census. Robert, Archie, Irene, Ross, Flora Adelia, *Elizabeth* C. (known as Bessie),twins Morris and a second *Elizabeth*, (see NOTE below), just six months old at the time of the 1891 census, and Rosetta. Rosetta is said to have died about age four after reportedly pulling boiling water over herself from a stove. Henry's last marriage was to Mabel Ada Hodges and produced two sons Frederick, and Leslie, both known to the author. Henry was buried in Elma Centre Cemetery, Elma Twp., Ontario, with his second wife Anne Ross.
CENSUS NOTE:
*The 1891 Elma Township census taken at the family farm lists 7 children of which two were
listed as *Elizabeth*. No second names are shown although the census clearly lists a "C" after
the name of the first Elizabeth. (Irene and Rosetta were born after this census). The 1901 census
taken in Huron East, Grey County, lists 7 children then at home, including John (McPherson) Fogal
from Annie's first marriage.
He preferred, and was known by his second name Henry, although his full given name was George Henry Fogal as noted on his marriage registration. (The marriage took place in front of both sets of parents who were recorded as witnesses). Conversely, his tombstone carries the designation "Henry G Fogal". Under either name, Henry certainly enjoyed married life as he made three trips to the alter -- the last time when he was 72. His first wife Sarah Ann Shaver, died of peritonitis only a few months into their marriage. His second wife was Anne (Annie) Ross, who had been widowed at age 22 with one child. This second marriage reportedly produced nine children, with 6 alive and living at home at the time of the 1901 census. Robert, Archie, Irene, Ross, Flora Adelia, *Elizabeth* C. (known as Bessie),twins Morris and a second *Elizabeth*, (see NOTE below), just six months old at the time of the 1891 census, and Rosetta. Rosetta is said to have died about age four after reportedly pulling boiling water over herself from a stove. Henry's last marriage was to Mabel Ada Hodges and produced two sons Frederick, and Leslie, both known to the author. Henry was buried in Elma Centre Cemetery, Elma Twp., Ontario, with his second wife Anne Ross.
CENSUS NOTE:
*The 1891 Elma Township census taken at the family farm lists 7 children of which two were
listed as *Elizabeth*. No second names are shown although the census clearly lists a "C" after
the name of the first Elizabeth. (Irene and Rosetta were born after this census). The 1901 census
taken in Huron East, Grey County, lists 7 children then at home, including John (McPherson) Fogal
from Annie's first marriage.
Marriage Registration Richmond Hill # 013297/73. Death Registration #008790/74
Sarah was buried in the Zion Evangelical Cemetery, Vaughan Twp, row G3. The Death Certificate gives her age as `20 years, 10 mos, 19 days' establishing a birth date of 24 June 1853. Sarah was the first of three wives of George Henry Fogal, and died of peritonitis and the effects of childbirth only a few months into their marriage.
Frederick preferred to be known by his second name Emerson. He was a 1/2 brother to Alexander, Irene, Robert, Flora, Elizabeth and others not documented in this summary. He died in K W memorial hospital following a stroke. He was cremated and a memorial service was held in the Gale Pres. church in Elmira on September 4, 1996.
Laurie is a talented singer and an active member of several choirs.
Leslie is a 1/2 brother to Alexander, Irene, Robert, Flora, Elizabeth and others not documented in this summary.
Helen immigrated from Scotland to Detroit, USA in 1940 where she eventually married and started a family. Later after a divorce, Helen and her daughter moved to and now reside in Edmonton, Alberta.
Willie worked at gardening and landscaping in Scotland. He was also known as a good amateur golfer and for a while he actually branched out as a golf club manufacturer. Somewhere in all of this he met Mary who was then working on the Dawson family estate. When the Dawson's moved to London, Mary went along as housekeeper. Willie later followed, married Mary and joined the Dawson entourage. Mrs. Dawson moved back to her native Australia after the death of her husband. Mary and Willie went with her as housekeeper and groundskeeper for her estate overlooking Sydney harbour. When Mrs. Dawson died, (and after some 30 years of service), the entire Dawson estate was willed to Mary and Willie. They later sold that property and moved to a smaller home beside Lake McQuarrie near Toronto, NSW. Willie's cremation ashes were scattered on his son's property near Wyong.