The Childs Family Crest

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Our ancestry has been traced back to Richard Childs, the father of Hugh Childs. Hugh Childs and his wife, Mary Hicks, were farmers from Courtenay, Berkshire, England. Our family has its roots deeply imbedded in agriculture; a tradition carried on today by several of Hugh's great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandchildren.

Courtenay, or Sutton Courtenay as it is known today is a small village in the county of Oxfordshire, located in the Southeast England region.

 

Sutton Bridge is a road bridge across the River Thames near the village of Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, England. It is a stone structure built in 1807 with three arches over the main river and two smaller ones across the flood plain

 

Sutton Courtenay is a village and civil parish on the River Thames 2 miles (3 km) south of Abingdon-on-Thames and 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Didcot. Historically part of Berkshire, it has been administered as part of Oxfordshire since the 1974 boundary changes. The 2011 census recorded the parish's population as 2,421. Sutton Courtenay is home to some important structures, such as The Abbey, the Manor House, All Saints' Church, a twelfth-century Norman hall, the Sutton Bridge, and Didcot power station.

 

The All-Saints Church is the burial site of Prime Minister Herbert Asquith, and George Orwell. Asquith had originally built his summer home in Sutton Courtenay to escape the rigors of political life. Helena Bonham Carter, who is the great, great granddaughter of Asquith, recently moved to the village along with her director husband, Tim Burton.

 

A second village of interest to our family is the birthplace of William Childs II and Joseph Childs; that being Wantage, Berkshire, England.

 

 

 

Wantage, located in the Vale of White Horse District, is the birthplace of King Alfred the Great, born in Wantage in the year 849.

Berkshire is a county in England, known as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of Windsor Castle. Realignment to the area saw many changes to the county in 1974. Wantage, originally a member of Berkshire County became part of Oxfordshire.  Berkshire was the scene of many battles throughout history including the Battle of Reading, the Battle of Ashdown, and the Battle of Englefield.

 

 

 

 

The Family Tree

 

Richard Childs father of Hugh

 

Hugh Childs born April of 1615 Hugh married Margaret ????

Hugh and Margaret's Children(7)

 

Hugh Childs II (date of birth unknown)

Mary born September 30, 1655 in Sutton Courtenay, Berkshire

Elizabeth born November 10, 1657 in Sutton Courtenay, Berkshire

Nicholas born May 1, 1661 in Sutton Courtenay, Berkshire

Richard born August 16, 1663 in Sutton Courtenay, Berkshire

Jane Childs born February 27, 1665 in Sutton Courtenay, Berkshire

John Childs born April 28, 1671 in Sutton Courtenay, Berkshire

 

Hugh Childs II and Mary Hicks

married on June 19, 1676 in Courtenay, Berkshire, England

Hugh and Mary's Children(6) - all born in Courtenay, Berkshire, England

 

Jane Childs born January 12, 1677 - died April 27 1679

John Childs II, born June 2, 1681

Hugh Childs III born November 27, 1689

Katherine Childs born August 9, 1691 Nicholad Childs born January 26, 1694???

Nicholas Childs born April 11, 1696

Richard Childs III born October 30, 1698. Married Catherine Eagle

 

Nicholas Childs born April 11, 1696 in Sutton Courtenay, Berkshire,

England

Died in 1770 at the age of 74

Mary Combs born May 4,1699

Mary died on August 26, 1750 at the age of 51 married June 8, 1732 in Milton, Berkshire, England

 

Nicholas and Mary's Children(2)

James Childs born March 27, 1733 in Milton, Berkshire, England

Mary Sarah Childs born November 19, 1735 in Milton, Berkshire, England

Mary married Edward Bradfield on January 18, 1759

 

Last Will and Testament of Childs, Nicholas

Ch. 19 Apr 1696, Married in Milton, Left Will in 1770 CHILDS The Will of Nicholas Childs of Milton in the County of Berks and Diocose of Sarum In the Name of God Amen I Nicholas Childs of Milton in The County of Berks a man being aged But of a sound and Disposing Mind Memory and understanding Blessed to God for the same Do for the Disposing of that Estate which it hath pleased God Bless now with make my last will and Testament in manner and form following and first I commend my Soul to God and my Body to Earth to be buried in such Decent manor as my Executive heron after named shall think fit And my Will is and I do Hereby Order direct and appoint that my real Estate shall Decons to my right Heirs at Law as Touching such other my Goods Money and personal Estated I Dispose of the same Mannor following (That is forsay) I Give and Bequeath unto my Grandson John Bradfield my Clock, and all other my Real Money household

Goods and Impliments of household and all and Singular other my Personal Estate Goods and Chattles be they of what kind or quality So-ever I give and Bequeath the same unto my Daughter Mary the wife of Edward Bradfield to hold the same unto her my said daughter Mary her Executor and Administrators for ever And I Do hereby Nominate and appoint my said

Daughter Mary Bradfield full and sole Executive of this last Will and Testament - hereby working all former and other wills by me at any time made ratifying and Confirming this and no other to come last will and Testament In Witness whereof I have herounts set my hand and Seal this Fifteen day of

May One Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty Nine -- Nich: Childs. Signed

Sealed published pronounced and Declared by the said Nicholas Childs the Testator as and for his last will and Testament in the presence of us and we in the presence of each other -- Edward Caudwell -- Bonja: Fuller -- Wm.

Caudwell -- This will was proved as Abingdon July 25 1770 before the Rev.

Rick Kebletk B.D. lawful Surogate of the Rev C worshipful John Taylor D. D. Chan. of the Diocose of Sarum And by him Aaron of the Goods C. of the Testasor was granted to Mary Bradfield the ephire named therein being first Sworn to the truth of this Will to perform the same to Exhibit

 

 

James Childs born Mar 27, 1733 in Milton Berkshire, England

 

Sarah Bennett born Dec 24, 1734 in Buckland, Berkshire, England married February 27, 1761in Harwell, Berkshire, England

 

 

 

 

James and Sarah's Children(7) all born in Milton, Berkshire, England

William born in 1765 - died on March 16, 1824

Sarah born 1767

Richard born in 1771

Hannah born in 1772

Richard II born in 1774

Jemmia born in 1776

Sophia born in 1779

Martha born in 1781

 

 

William Childs born in 1765 (date unknown)

Mary Hall born Sep 18, 1774

 

They were married December 9, 1793 in Bray Berks, England

Mary Hall was the daughter of Johnathon Hall and Sarah Wells

 

William and Mary's Children(7)

 

Jonathan born in 1794 - died on October 23, 1798

Hannah born in 1796 and died in June of 1862 in Michigan. Was married to

James Sessions

 

William Childs II born November 5, 1798 - died on May 21, 1881

James Childs II born in 1801

Anne Childs born in 1803

Jemima Childs born in 1806

Jonathan born in 1808 - died on May 15, 1815

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William Childs II Born November 5, 1798

Died May 21, 1881

Married Elizabeth Kite on February 5, 1824

Elizabeth was born on July 24, 1804 Died on March 23, 1891

William II and Elizabeth’s Children (5)

 

Charles Childs born November 17, 1824

Ann Childs born December 8, 1826, died August 16, 1858.  Married William Hannon. Joseph Childs born December 13, 1831 in Wantage, Berkshire, England

died April 18, 1902 in Dawn Township 

John Childs born February 23, 1834 in Wantage, Berkshire, England

Andrew Childs born December of 1839 in Ontario.  Died on December 26, 1906 in Port Huron.

Joseph Childs born December 13, 1831 in Wantage, Berkshire, England

 

 

 

Joseph Childs born December 13, 1831 in Wantage, Berkshire, England

died April 18, 1902 in Dawn Township 

Mary Emma Elworthy Sparks

born June 6, 1833 in Warwickshire, England

died December 24, 1915 in Dawn Township

 

Mary was the daughter of Henry Sparks (1805 - 1896) and Amy A. Elworthy who was born on May 1, 1806 in Stokenham, Devn. She died on July 4, 1884 in Puslinch Township, Wellington County. 

Amy Elworthy was the daughter of George Elworthy (1773-1839) and Amy Adams (????1807) . The couple was married in East Allington, Devon on January 8, 1798. 

 

Joseph and Mary were joined in marriage on November 6, 1855 in Barton, Ontario 

Joseph was married at age 20 to Phobe Harris. She died one year later. Joseph came from England and lived on the Childs Family farm on the 12th Concession of Dawn Twp. He was buried in the Butler Cemetary which is located outside of Florence, Ontario. It is a small cemetery, built on a large hill adjacent the Sydenham River. The following is the obituary, written by R.C. Burton after Joseph's death.

CHILDS - On the evening of April 18, 1902, Brother Joseph Childs bade adieu to the family of God on earth, and departed to join the family of God in heaven. He was born in Berkshire England on December 13, 1832. When, at the age of three, he and his parents set sail for Canada, and settled in Ontario, in the village of Barton, near Hamilton. He was born the second time when nineteen years old, while attending revival service conducted by a New Connexion minister at Lakeside chapel and became a member of that church. He was united in marriage to Phoebe Harris, at the age of twenty, but one year after the union, she was taken from him by death. On November 6, 1855, Mary Sparks became his wife. Soon after their marriage they moved to the township of Dawn, county of Lambton, and united with the Methodist Church at the Huff's appointment, where he remained until God took him to himself. He served the church as class leader, church trustee, and Sunday school superintendent for many years. At the time his health failed, some five or six years before his death, and for twenty or thirty years previous, he was a circuit steward, and the writer is credibly informed that during the many years of stewardship, he did not once report a deficiency for ministerial support from his appointment. If, at the time of the quarterly meeting, the people had not contributed enough to meet their apportionment, he and his brother steward made up the deficiency. For many years Brother Childs has been one of the pillars of the Methodist church on the Florence circuit. Four of his boys- Melvin, Reuben, Charles and Francis- bore their father's body to its last resting place. These, with the widow and four other members of the family - Henry and Mrs. J. Bloom of Dawn township, Mrs. A. McCutheon of Thorndale, and Mrs. J. Lendon of Wallaceburg - mourn their loss. Before his death he had the happy satisfaction of seeing his whole family, with the exception of two boys, savingly converted and members of the Methodist Church.

R.C. Burton

The obituary states that Joseph was born in 1832. His tombstone reads 1831. 

It was mentioned in a subsequent article that Joseph was a man of many good qualities, upright, honourable and a kind neighbour. The funeral was held at the family home. Seventytwo rigs followed the remains to the cemetery.

 

 

Joseph and Mary's Children (9)

Henry William Childs born September 7, 1856 - died April 25, 1937

                

Elizabeth Ann Childs - born March 31, 1858 - died June 1, 1913

married John Bloom on October 31, 1883.

They had one child, Estella Stella Bloom who married Percy Secord. The couple had no children. 

Mary J. Childs - born September 10, 1859 - April 28, 1860 at age seven months. 

 

Melvin J. Childs - born March 28, 1861 - died November 3, 1935 married Martha McLevey on October 24, 1888. 

They had one child, Harold (no birthdate) who died October 1, 1951

Myrtle is listed below his name. Unsure if this was his wife?.

 

Nonomorella Childs (Rella) born November 26, 1862 - died in 1905

married Alfred McCutheon on June 6, 1888. Alfred was born on August 26, 1860 and was buried in Grove Cemetary, London in 1948. 

Rella and Alfred had one child, Eva (b Dec 26,1891 - d Nov 19, 1941)

Eva married Burns McKay (b Apr 25, 1894 - d Aug 10, 1969) on June 6, 1917. Eva and Burns had five children: 

Jean (b Nov 25 - d ????) who married Robert Bob Irvine (b April 30, 1915 - d ????) on

August 20, 1949. Jean and Bob had two children (twins) Dan and D'Arcy ( Sept 5, 1952) who married the Alderson sisters, Barbara (b Dec 6, 1955) and Judy (b Aug 19, 1958). The two couples each have three children. 

Rella who died in childbirth 

Hugh (b Dec 3, 1921 - d Jul 3, 1964). He is buried in Lakeside Anglican Cemetary, in Lakeside, Ontario.

Allen (b Jan 1, 1947 - d Feb 3, 1947)

Edith (b Feb 10, 1948) A marriage date of Sept 30, 1967 is shown but no information on her spouse or possible children. 

 

Reuben born November 23, 1864 - died May 9, 1924

married Mary Ann McDonald on December 9, 1891. Mary Ann was born on April 11, 1866, and died on March 11, 1929. Reuben and his family chose to settle in western Canada. The couple had four children.

Carl Beverley born October 24, 1892, died ???? 

Ila Catherine born July 7, 1895, died January 16, 1972.

William Joseph born September 14, 1898, died July 23, 1983. 

Mary Ruby Born September 11, 1902, died ???? 

 

Agnes F. born February 18, 1867 - died April 30 1879 

 

George Charles Charlie born February 2, 1869 - died February 5, 1947

Charlie married Mary Bloom on June 26, 1895(the picture date is incorrect) 

Mary's birthdate is unknown

Charlie and Mary's Children (4)

Viola Childs born September 21, 1896 - died May 31, 1973

Married Percy Paddick on Spetember 20, 1957

The couple had no children

 

Alva Childs born December 27, 1897 - died November 2, 1981

Married Chester Lodge on July 16, 1924

They had three children: Burton, Clair and Jane (no details available)

 

Mabel Childs born October 10, 1901 - died December 18, 1982

Married Carman Garrow on June 28, 1934

The couple have five children: Eugene, Lorne, Calvin, Noreen and Irene

The only details on the children is Eugene's death in 1975.

 married Gordon Fraser (date not available)

Gordon was born June 11, 1920 - died April 24, 1992

Gordon and Lillian's Children (2)

(1 a) Larry Gordon Fraser born August 2, 1943 married Diane Sager on May 4, 1968

Diane was born September 7, 1945

Larry and Diane's Children(2)

Shannon Fraser born July 7, 1977

Blair Fraser born September 5, 1979

 

(1 b) Marjorie Lillian Fraser born June 1, 1952 married Lyle Johnson on June 16, 1973

Lyle was born September 23, 1950

Lillian and Lyle's Children (2)

Devin Johnson born December 10, 1975

Kim Johnson born April 14, 1979

 

2) Beverly Brown (no birthdate given) - died March 31, 1996 married Donna Glenn (no date given) married Jean Corbett on September 1, 1990

No Children from either marriage

 

(3) Bruce Brown born October 10, 1925 married Ila Mae Betty Woodward on March 29, 1945

Betty was born March 31, 1924 - died April of 1986

Bruce married Marie Walker on October 11, 1988

Mare was born November 7, 1927

Bruce and Betty's Children (2) (3a) Cheryl Dianne Brown born October 16, 1947 married Brian John Gibson on December 26, 1969

Brian was born December 21, 1947

Cheryl and Brian's Children (2) married John Wranich July 14, 1962

John was born November 13, 1931 - died January 7, 2000

Marilyn and John's Children (1)

Janice Lynn Wranich born June 23, 1973

Janice has a son, Jefferey Michaeld Wranich born July 30, 2008

 

Kathyrn Aileen Bodkin born March 8, 1943 married Joeseph Joe Anthony Vanek April 15, 1967

Joe was born November 4, 1939

Kathryn and Joe's Children (4)

Martin Anthony Vanek born January 20, 1969 married Dana Marie Nicholson October 26, 1996

Dana was born January 20, 1969

Martin and Dana's Children (2)

Alexandra Marie Vanek born February 12, 1999

Emily Teresa Vanek born May 2, 2002

Sandra Aileen Vanek born March 11, 1972 married Aaron Neaves on September 25, 1993

Aaron was born April 7, 1970

Sandra and Aaron's Children (2)

Bailey Aileen Neaves born December 19, 1993

Mackenzie Marie Neaves born April 12, 1997

 

Daniel Frederick Vanek born January 5, 1975 married Kristina Catherine Clegg on May 31, 2003

 

Stephanie Joleyne Vanek born May 15, 1980 Evelyn Berniece Bodkin born March 25, 1948 married Dennis Webster October 5, 1969 (divorced)

Dennis died August 7, 2002 married Gary Tomlinson June 20, 1980

Gary was born September 6, 1946

Evelyn and Dennis had one child: Michael Webster born Apr 19, 1970

 

Step Children

Jason Tomlinson and Melissa Tomlinson

 

 

 

Cyril Bloom Childs born September 3, 1912

died June 11, 1984

married Mary McAlpine on September 3, 1936

Mary was born on April 27, 1913 no record of children or Mary's death.

 

 

Minnie - born August 28, 1874 - died May 1, 1955

Married Joseph Lendon on December 25, 1895

No birth or death information available for Joseph.

The couple had one child

Mary Edna Lendon born January 24, 1897 - died April 17, 1985

Married Frederick WIlliam Armitage on February 18, 1935

Fred was born on March 19 (year unknown) - died September 28, 1980

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Henry W. Childs born September 7, 1856 died April 25, 12937

Henry loved horses and used to show them at county fairs, where he won many ribbons. He had a favorite horse named Bell that he kept even after he moved to the town of Dresden. He won first place with Bell at the Brigden fair. Henry was very neat and had everything always in it's place

 

Emmaline Pollard

born October 6, 1859   died October 15, 1947

 

 

Henry and Emmaline were married on October 20, 1881  

 

 

Henry and Emmaline's Children (4)

Ethel Irene

born February 16, 1882

died December 16, 1895 from diptheria at age 13

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Clara Maude

born February 25, 1887 died September 27, 1957 at age 60 

Maude married Joseph (Joe) Robert Shaw on April 16, 1913

Joe was born June 10, 1888 - died November 16, 1965

Maude and Joe's Children (1)

Lorne Bud Wilfred Shaw born April 15, 1918 - died November 18, 1994

married Gretta Fay Campbell July 23, 1939

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Gretta was born September 10, 1919

Bud and Gretta's Children (2)

A. Margaret Peggy Ann Shaw born May 26, 1945

married John Norman Munro on March 31, 1967

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John was born April 1, 1945

Peggy and John's Children (4)

 

Robert Paul Munro born October 8, 1967 married Heather McEwen August 21, 1994 (Divorced)

Heather was born March 15, 1967

 

Scott Norman Munro born December 14, 1968 married Lisa Dawn Armstrong June 5, 1993 (separated)

Lisa was born September 11, 1969

Scott and Lisa's Children (2)

Kailey Dawn Munro born June 18, 1992

Shantel Peige Munro born August 5, 1994

 

Michael John Munro born May 28, 1973

 

Patricia Marshelle Munro born March 15, 1976 has one child: Damien Patrick Munro

 

Danny Joseph Shaw born March 8, 1950 married Lorraine Helen Peats on October 9, 1971 (divorced) married Julia Julie Ane White (McFadden) August 12, 1980

Dan and Lorraine's Children(2)

Helen Josephine Shaw born February 16, 1968 married David James Vanderbaan

David was born October 23, 1966

Helen and David's Children(2)

Chelsea Helen Vanderbann born January 7, 1996

Emily MacKenzie Vanderbann born December 29, 1999

 

Dwayne Aaron Shaw born September 5, 1975 married Jodie Dubuque on October 10, 1998 (separated)

Jodie was born July 29, 1977

Dwayne and Jodie's Children (2)

Austin Michael Aaron Shaw born October 22, 1995

Katelynn Anne Marie Shaw born April 8, 1998

Florence Myrtle

born December 26, 188

died September 24, 1981

Myrtle married George Richardson on July 25, 1923

Florence and George's Children (2)

Jack Richardson born August 5, 1924

Margaret Louise Richardson born September 21, 1931

married Edward Brown

No other information available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clinton Morris Childs, born March 23, 1891,died August 19,1974 in Dresden, Ontario 

Mary Annetta Davidson, born October 28, 1892, died March 28,1980

 in Dresden, Ontario 

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Clinton and Mary were married on January 6, 1915 in Sombra Township

 

 

 

Morris Jackson born October 3, 1916 died September 8, 1956

 

Ernest Leroy

Born February 23, 1919

died December 11, 2006

 

Harold William

born December 22, 1920

died April 17, 2005

 

Evelyn Mae

born September 26, 1923 died April 8, 2006

 

Helen Ilene born May 29, 1926

Died Sept 2, 2013 

 

Francis Donald

born April 20, 1930 

 

Olive Marion Loreen

Born April 15, 1933

Died May 6, 2022 

 

Gordon Lyle

Born July 6, 1936 

Died July 6, 2022