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Received $50. from father's will (1899).
P.O. Box 555, West Lorne, ON , N0L 2P0.
Dickenson (Dickinson) Bulmer aka "Duke Boomer". Hannah confirmed as Dickinson's wife IGI Record Batch No C105141.
John Francis (Frank) Bulmer-7093
John Francis was married three times. (1) On 14 Mar 1885 in Craighurst, Vespra Twp. Married Mary Jane McDougall, born 1865-66, dau of William & Isabella McDougall. She died 12 May 1886. (Death Cert. #016520). Born 1865-66. (2) Married by License on 9 Aug 1886, Annie Rock, widow, b 1682, Orangeville. Her parents were James & Caroline Harris. Annie was a widow, husband Samuel Hilton Rock. ( At this time, John Francis was streetcar driver in Toronto). (3) Married Margaret Elizabeth (Bulmer) Maiden name unknown. Died age 73 on 21 Mar 1932. (Ref. Cemetery Records, Bienfait, Sask.) Marriage Certificate: January 14, 1885; Craighurst, Vespra Twp; Religion: Church of England; E. Daniel, BA (C of E Clergy); Registered: County of Simcoe; Division of Vespra; 010820-No. 4. John Francis Bulmer, age 22, POB: ON; LKA: Sunnidale, ON; Bachlor; Profession: Farmer; Parents: Henry & Susan Bulmer. Mary Jane McDougall, age 19, POB US; Single; Parents: William & Isabell McDougall. Witnesses: William Bolton (Craighurst), Lizzie McDougall (Craighurst).
Occupations of John Francis Bulmer: 1888: Farmer Lot 11, Conc 1, Sunnidale. 1891: Milkman, Toronto, lived 65 Queen St W, Toronto. 1894: Laundry driver, lived 16 Spadina Ave, Toronto. 1896: Driver, lived 155 McCaul St, Toronto. 1898: Driver, lived 581 KingSt. W, Toronto. 1900: Driver, lived 581 King St W, Toronto (asper children's birth certificates). He went to Taylorton in 1902, where he was employed at the W. L. Hamilton M & S and Tatlorton Mines three different times. He homesteaded three miles east of Bienfait and then moved into Bienfait in 1926, Main Street.Newspaper Clipping, Thurs, 11 May, 1944 in "The Mercury", Estevan, Sask. FRANK BULMER PASSES The death occurred in Chris Wanner's barbershop on Saturday morning, May 6, of an old and respected resident of Bienfait in the person of Frank Bulmer. For some years Mr. Bulmer had been in failing health and had walked uptown accompanied by his daughter who left him waiting his turn for the barber chair....sat down....collapsed and passed away almost immediately. Mr. Bulmer was born in Staynor, Ont, in 1862 and came to Taylorton in 1902 where he was employed at the W. L. Hamilton, M. & S. and Taylorton Mines on different occasions. He homesteaded three miles east of Bienfait and afterwards operated various farmers' mines in the vicinity of Taylorton and Roche Percee. He moved to Bienfait in 1926 and erected a bungalow on Main Street. Mr. Bulmer was always very proud of his garden which has always been for many years among the best in the village....he was prominent in Orange Lodge circles and was a member of the United church. He is survived by the following daughters: Mesdames J. Morrison, Vancouver; H. Potter, Taylorton; E. Brown, Moose Jaw; D. Graham, Bienfait; D. Palmer, Winnipeg and C. Harrell, Indiana, USA. One son, Henry of Chicago and one stepson residing at King City, Ont., also survives him. His son Frank died overseas during the first Great War. Also surviving, are four sisters and two brothers. Interment was made in Bienfait cemetery and members of L.O.L. No. 2179 and Mr. Val Doerr acted as pallbearers.
Mary: Parents: William & Isabell McDougall.
Annie: Parents: James Harris & Caroline Willard. Annie Harris' first spouse was Samuel Hilton Rock. Son: James Bigman(Burgman).
Newspaper Clipping: MRS. J. F. BULMER DIED SATURDAY AGED 63 YEARS Popular Bienfait resident and well known old-timer passes away after Short Siege of Pneumonia. Mrs. J. Frank Bulmer died at Bienfait on Saturday ate the age of sixty three years, following a short illness from pneumonia...The late Mrs. Bulmer was born in Nova Scotia, and later moved with her parents to Stainer, Ont., where she was married to the late Jas. Rock. One son was born of this union, Jas. Rock, who is now a resident of Toronto. Two years after the death of her husband, Mrs. Rock married J. Frank Bulmer, the ceremony taking place in Toronto. The couple came west and took up residnence near Taylorton twenty fours years ago, and have been well known and popular residents of that district ever since. The husband, prominent farmer of the Bienfait district, and seven children survive: Mrs. Jos. Morrison, Bienfait; Mrs. Harry Potter, Bienfait; Mrs. Dave Palmer, Winnipeg; Mrs.Harry Brown, Moose Jaw; Mrs. H. Griffen, Calgary; Mrs. Harold, Springfield; one son Harry Bulmer, Chicago. A son, Frank Bulmer was killed in the great war. ...... Six years ago Mr. and Mrs. Bulmer made a trip to Nelson, BC, and from there to the old home in Toronto, where they thought they might take up residence, but their desire to remain in the west led to their return, and they have been resident near Bienfait ever since. Last fall they rented their farm and moved into the village.ANNIE HARRIS: Annie & Samuel Hilton Rock had one son, James Burgman Rock. On birth certificate, he was listed as "Bigman". Registrar used phonetic spelling ?
Margaret Elizabeth (Bulmer)-5159
Described as "maid" of John Francis Bulmer.
CERTIFIED COPY OF AN ENTRY OF DEATH: REGISTRATION DISTRICT: SCARBOROUGH 1860 DEATH IN THE SUB-DISTRICT OF SCARBOROUGH IN THE COUNTY OF YORK No. 463 When & Where Died: 27th August 1860, Scalby Name & Surname: GOODWILL BULMER Sex: Male Age: 61 years (thus born 1799-1800) Occupation: Agricultural Labourer Cause of Death: Cerebral Disease - 9 months Certified Informant: William Dale Present at the death, Scalby When Registered: 29th August 1860 Registrar: J. W. Booth, Registrar Certified to be a true copy of an entry in the certified copy of Register of Deaths in the District above mentioned.
Mary: Hutton Buscel is modern spelling of this place. Buried 1882, age given as 81 years.
1881 Scalby Census:
Dwelling: Almshouses
Census Place: Scalby In Scarborough, York, England
Source: FHL Film 1342160 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 4806 Folio 67 Page 8
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Mary BULMER W 78 F Hutton Buscel, York, England
Possible wife Catherine Alpaugh. (Ref: A & C Bulmer [bulmerc@home.com].
Marianne (Mary) Bulmer was also called "Marianne Boomer".
Lived w 1/2 lot 6, Conc 7, Freeholder(orig price $1000) East of Dunedin. Occupation: Labourer(Scalby). In Ontario: Farmer. To Canada 1859. Religion: W. Meth.(1871 Census): Cdn. Meth(1881 Census) Eight children listed. A ninth may have been born after 1871 Census.
Andrew F. Hunter's "A History of Simcoe County" refers to "William Bulmer, another pioneer of this neighbourhood, died May 4, 1899, in his 77th year." Found in Part II, page 244. Ref also BULMHIST.WRI Feb 1999.
MARY ANN TAYLOR: Family Bible says born 23 Dec (yr ?). Parents Joseph & Violetta Taylor.(Other children of Joseph & Violetta were: Hannah bpt 22 Feb 1815, Scarborough, Yks & Francis Taylor bpt 25 Feb 1821). Joseph was Mariner.
William, husb of Mary Ann made his will 18 Aug 1898. (KEB has copy).
Age at death 3 yrs 4 mos. Buried with grandparents, Goodwill & Mary Anne Bulmer.
According to father's will was to receive $25. if he turned up.
Goodwill was deaf and dumb acc 1881 Census. Death was not registered.
Yeoman of Sherburn. Will registered Vol 57A, folio81v, 1675. George buried under floor of Church at Sherburn.
GEORGE OWSTON 1635/6-1675
George Owston Yeoman of Sherburn left a full Will which gives quite a lot of information about the distribution of his lands. His Will is registered in Vol 57A, folio 81v, 1675. George married in a Commonwealth marriage ceremony Mary Moore of whom I know little, but she died in 1676. Interestingly he was buried under the floor of the Church (now rebuilt) at Sherburn.
WILL: (Enroled copy of a possibly damaged original)
In the name of God Amen I George Owston of Sherburn in the County of York yeoman sicke in body but perfect in mind praised be to God doe here make my last Will & Testament in manner and forme as followeth. First I bequeath soule unto the hands of almighty God and to his son Jesus Christ in whoem & by noe other means I whope for salvation and my body to be buryed in the Chancell of Sherburn as for the rest of my goods I bequeath as followeth Imp. I give unto John Owston my eldest son five tenth pounds to be paid within twelfe month after my decease Imp. I give John Owston my son six oxgang of arrable land in the teritories of Sherburn when he cometh at age and the house within I live to him and his assigns for ever provided the estate the house by my wife to my Itm. I give unto Mary Owston my wife my house within the premise belonging the same which is up in the house to her during her natural life Item I give unto my wife the house wherein I live with the premises one oxgang of land the huke in the Ings to her during her widdowhood. Marry and like wise the huke in the Ings. I give to my son Peter Owston to enter when he is at age to him and his heirs for ever and like wise the oxgang of land with the premises I give to my son Thomas Owston to enter when he commeths at age to him his heirs for ever Itm. I give unto George[sic] Owston my eldest daughter twenty five pounds when she cometh at age or happen to marry for her full and felial portion... I give unto Mary Owston my second daughter twenty five pounds when she cometh of age or happen to marry for her full fillial portion if it please God that either of them shall dy before they attain age of marry the other shall receive her portion, Item It is my Will that if in case my wife be with child at my decease that my son Johmn Owston shall pay to it when cometh at age twenty pounds the tuition of my children Grace, Mary, John, Francis, Petter and Thomas. Item I give unto Mary my wife Itm. I give unto George son of Thomas Owston one ewe and one lamb Item I give unto Jane Ringrose daughter of Will Ringrose one ewe and one lamb. All the rest of my goods and chattels moveable and unmoveable my debts and funerall expenses dyscharged I give unto my wife Mary Owston and my three youngest sons Francis Owston, Peter Owston and Thomas Owston whom I make executors of this my last Will and testament all former Wills revooking. In witness wherof I have set my hand and seale George Owston his mark. Son Francis my second son and to his heirs for ever for by a good and affeasable estate inheritance Witnessed by us Thomas Owston, Henry Leadson.
ISSUE;
1. GRACE 1656-17 m ANTHONY OWSTON of Ganton and Sherburn and had issue. 2. MARTHA1657-1666/7 3. MARY 1662 - ALIVE 1712/3 (Will of brother Peter) 4. JOHN 1664/5-1739 of Sherburn Yeoman, m. and had issue. 5. FRANCIS 1667-1732/3 6. PETER 1670-1714 of Cayton Carpenter.
Peter Owston of Cayton, a house carpenter a younger son of George left a full Will made on the 6th February 1712/3. Peter married Dorothy Owston 1680-, the daughter of John Owston the elder, a descendent of the Ganton branch of the family. After his death Dorothy, a childless widow, remarried at Cayton.
WILL... John Owston my eldest brother one shilling, Francis Owston my brother one shilling, Thomas Owston my brother one shilling, unto Grace Owston my sister one shilling, I give unto Mary Owston my sister one shilling, Matthew Owston my nephew the son of Francis Owston the sum of five shillings, Jane Owston my god daughter daughter of Thomas Owston sum of five shillings, John Smith son of Francis Smith five shillings ... Dorothy Owston wife all my estate both real and personal estate ... Peter Owston nephew son of Francis Owston the land which is now in my disposing lying in and within the Parish of Sherburn.
7. THOMAS 1672-1747 of Bridlington married and had issue.
Mary and George were married in a Commonwealth marriage ceremony.
Still alive 1712-13 acc will of brother Peter.
Yeoman of Sherburn. Married and had children.
Thomas of Bridleton married and had children.
Organist at Good Shepherd, Stayner.
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