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     Sarah Ann Gerow was born in 1847 at Hallowell Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario; Per 1861 Census. IGI Record. She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Hallowell Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario; Age 14 at 1861 Census: Gerow, Sarah, 14, b. UC, W. M. (shown under Henry B. Stinson.)¹

     Nelson Lawson Gerow was born in 1837 at Hallowell Twp., Gerow Gore, Prince Edward Co., Ontario; Date 1837 per 1851 Census. per IGI Record.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 1851 at Hallowell Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario; Age 14 at 1851 Census: see Benjamin Gerow.³ He married Eleanor ? circa 1855 at Ontario; Per Jim McKane's GEDCOM. Nelson Lawson Gerow died after 1860 at MIchigan; IGI Record. He married Adeline ? in 1862 at Picton, Prince Edward Co., Ontario; Per Jim McKane's GEDCOM.

     Franklin "Frank" Gerow was born on 2 August 1888 at Nipigon Twp., Thunder Bay District, Ontario; Birth Reg'n.: Name: Franklin; Born: Aug 2, 1888; Place: Nipigon, Thunder Bay District; Father: F. George Gerow; Res.: Nipigon; Citizen: British; Race: French; Age: 33; Birth Place: Toronto; Trade: Fisherman; Mother: Mary Jane Johnstone; Age: 31; Born: Ireland; Origins: Irish; Res.: Nipigon; Trade: housewife; Children Born of this Mother: seven; Now Living: three; Stillborn: none; Informant: Mary Edith McEwen; Address: 514 N. Syndicate St., Fort William, Ontario; Relationship: Sister to Franklin Gerow, 4 years older; Doctor Attending: Mrs. Albert Tremblay, Midwife, Nipigon - Deceased; Notes: Declaration by older sister, family bible, 2 affidavits; Dated: December 4, 1948; Signed: Mary Edith McEwen; Registrar: George Routcliffe (Seen on Microfilm MS930 Reel 8, Ontario Archives, Sept. 12, 2001) Date Aug 1887 & location Ont. per 1911 Census. Per marriage reg'n. "This George Gerow was a commercial fisherman in the Thunder Bay area, his spouse was Mary Jane Johnson. They had 9 children in total. His son Francis (Franklin) was from the Rossport area and also a commercial fisherman. plus William George, James, Edward, Mary, Frederick, Charles, Davis." Per George Gerow email, May 2, 2001.^1,2 He appeared on the census of April 1891 at Nipigon Twp., Algoma District, Ontario; Age 2 at 1891 Census: see George Gerow.³ He was "His son Francis (Franklin) was from the Rossport area and also a commercial fisherman." Per George Gerow email, May 2, 2001. after 1900 at Rossport, Thunder Bay District, Ontario. He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Nipigon Twp., Algoma District, Ontario; Age 12 at 1901 Census: see George Gerow.⁴ He appeared on the census of 1911 at Rossport, Thunder Bay Dist., Ontario; Age 23 at 1911 Census: see George Gerow.² He Wedding of brother Fred. on 6 June 1911 at Rossport, Thunder Bay District, Ontario. He lived on 7 November 1912 at Rossport, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; Best man at brother Charles' wedding. Witness for marriage reg'n. of brother Charles. He married Mary Agnes Reid, daughter of John Reid and Marilda Mary Marchius Vogel, on 13 November 1913 at St. John's Church Parsonage, Schreiber, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Frank Gerow; Age: 25; Res.: Rossport; Born: Nipigon; Status: bachelor; Religion: C. of E; Parents: George Gerow & Mary Jane Johnson; Bride: Mary Agnes Reid; Age: 18; Res.: Rossport; Born: Port Arthur; Status: spinster; Religion: C. of E; Parents: John Reid & Marilda Mary Marchius Vogel; Witnesses: Hugh Donald John Reid, Rossport & Eleanor O'Connor, Schreiber; Date: Nov 13, 1913; Place: St. John's Church Parsonage, Schreiber; Performed by: E. H. Stephenson, Schreiber.⁵ Franklin "Frank" Gerow "Thankyou for your response the answer to your question is yes Melville Gerow is my father and Franklin Gerow was his father along with George Gerow being Franks father.Franklin Gerow,s real name was Francis but needless to say he wasn,t too pleased with it. I would be very interested to receive any information that you have.My father is sitting right here and is astonished by the computer. His 85th bithday was yesterday." message on Gerow Genforum from Susan Visser nee Gerow, April 1, 2001

after 1917 at Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay District. He "My Grandfather was Frank Gerow and he was married to Agnes Reid from Schreiber Ontario. They had six children one died at age 6 months-Clifford. My father is still living he was born in march 31, 1915.His Brother Raymond died in his seventies. Dad had 3 sisters Margaret Bone, Dorothy Currie,Marion Magnuson, they are all living in Thunder Bay.Grandfather Frank Gerow was from Rossport Ontario, he was a commercial fisherman as was my father, his wife Mary Agnes worked along side of he mending nets and cooking for the crew that was needed than to run a steam tug. My siblings are by age, Nancy Pampu,B.C. Myself Susan Visser,T.B.Ronald Gerow who is still fishing commercially,T.B. Jack Gerow 2nd. mate on the Samual Risley,T.B. Tomas Gerow Elevator employee.T.B." message on Gerow Genforum from Susan Visser nee Gerow, March 24, 2001

after 1917 at Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay District, Ontario. He died on 21 December 1966 at age 78; Date per George Gerow info, email Sept 20, 2001.

     William George Gerow was born on 15 May 1876 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario; Date May 15 1876 & location Ont. per Death Reg'n. Date May 25 1875 & location Ont. urban per 1901 Census. Date 1876 & location Ont. per 1891 Census. Date 1876 & location Ont. per 1881 Census. Date 15 May 1878 per George Gerow info, email Sept 20, 2001. Date per 1891 Census.
"This George Gerow was a commercial fisherman in the Thunder Bay area, his spouse was Mary Jane Johnson. They had 9 children in total. His son Francis (Franklin) was from the Rossport area and also a commercial fisherman. plus William George, James, Edward, Mary, Frederick, Charles, Davis." Per George Gerow email, May 2, 2001.^1,2,3,4,5 He appeared on the census of April 1881 at St. George Ward, Toronto, York Co., Ontario; Age 5 at 1881 Census: see George Gerow.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1891 at Nipigon Twp., Algoma District, Ontario; Age 14 at 1891 Census: see Geroge Gerow.⁶ He married Martha ? before April 1901 at Ontario; Wife's name is Martha per WWI Attestation Paper. William George Gerow lived in April 1901 at Lot 83, B1, Nipigon Village, Algoma District, Ontario; Residence per 1901 Census: Algoma District, Nipigon Twp., Nipigon Village, Lot 83 (or5?), B1, 1 building, 1 family, 9 rooms, 1 dwelling house. He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Nipigon Twp., Algoma District, Ontario; Age 25 at 1901 Census: see George Gerow.⁷ He lived on 6 June 1916 at Collington, Alberta; WWI Attestation Paper: Name: William George Gerow; Born: Toronto, May 15 1878; Res.: Collington, Alberta; Occ.: Cook; Next of Kin: Martha Gerow, wife (ancestry.com.) He died on 18 February 1931 at McKellar Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, at age 54; Death Reg'n.#032161: Name: Wiiliam George Gerow; Date: Feb 18 1931; Age: 54y; Place: McKellar Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, 2 mo; Born: Ont., May 15 1876; Status: married; Occ.: cook; Parents: George Gerow, b. Ont., Mary Jane Johnston, b. Ireland; Cause: stomach cancer, 1 yr; Phys.: G. E. McCartney, Francis Blk, Fort William; Inf.: George Gerow, Rossport, father; Burial: Mt. View, Fort William, Ont., Feb 21, 1931; Reg'd.: Feb 19 1931; Reg'r.: A. McNaughton, Fort William (Ontario Death Registration, #032161-1931, ancestry.com) Date per George Gerow info, email Sept 20, 2001.⁸ He was buried on 21 February 1931 at Mt. View, Fort William, Thunder Bay Dist., Ontario; Per Death Reg'n.²

     James Walter Gerow was born on 30 March 1878 at Toronto Island, Toronto, York Co., Ontario; Date Mar 30 1878 & location Toronto Island per Death Reg'n. Date Mar 30 1877 & location Ont. urban per 1901 Census. Date 1878 & location Ont. per 1891 Census. Date 1878 & location Ont. per 1881 Census. Location Toronto per Death Reg'n. of stillborn baby. Location Thunder Bay per George Gerow email, May 2, 2001.^1,2,3,4 He appeared on the census of April 1881 at St. George Ward, Toronto, York Co., Ontario; Age 3 at 1881 Census: see George Gerow.⁵ He appeared on the census of April 1891 at Nipigon Twp., Algoma District, Ontario; Age 13 at 1891 Census: see George Gerow.⁶ He married Rosa Mary "Rosie" Dampier on 7 November 1898 at Anglican Church, Algoma District, Ontario; Per George Gerow info, email Sept 20, 2001. Per 1901 Census. James Walter Gerow appeared on the census of April 1901 at Rossport, Algoma District, Ontario; Age 23 at 1901 Census: Gerow, James, 23, b. Ontario (rural) March 30 1877, French, Cdn., C. of E., fisherman, works on own account, married; Rosie, 20 b. Quebec (rural) Sept 22 1880, C. of E., married
Note: This appears just above John Reid.⁷ He lived on 15 November 1906 at Rossport, Thunber Bay District, Ontario; Informant for Death Reg'n. of son James Gordon Gerow. He lived on 31 March 1908 at Rossport, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; Witness at marriage of brother Edward. He lived in 1919 at 276 Pearl St., Port Arthur, Thunder Bay Dist., Ontario; Residence per Death Reg'n.: 276 Pearl St., Port Arthur - 12 years.⁴ He lived before 11 January 1930 at 276 Pearl St., Port Arthur, Thunder Bay Dist., Ontario; Residence per Death Reg'n.: 276 Pearl St., Port Arthur - 12 years.⁴ He died on 11 January 1930 at St. Joseph Hospital, Port Arthur, Thunder Bay District, Ontario, at age 51; Death Reg'n.#033779: Name: James Walter Gerow; Date: Jan 11 1930; Age: 52y 9m 11d; Place: St. Joseph Hospital, Port Arthur; Res.: 276 Pearl St., Port Arthur, 12 years; Status: married; Born: Toronto Island, Mar 30 1878; Occ.: Tug Captain, fishing; Parents: George Gerow, b. Toronto Island & Mary Jane Johnson, b. Ireland; Inf.: Henry E. Gerow, son, 205 Second St., Port Arthur; Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Jan 14 1930; Und.: Arthur E. Everest, Port Arthur; Reg'd.: Jan 17 1930; Reg'r.: K. F. Milne, Port Arthur (Ontario Death Registration, #033779-1930, ancestry.com)
Date Jan 30 1930 & location Thunder Bay per George Gerow info, email Sept 20, 2001.⁸ He was buried on 14 January 1930 at Riverside Cemetery, Port Arthur, Thunder Bay Dist., Ontario; Per Death Reg'n.⁴

     Edward John Gerow was born on 30 August 1879 at Rossport, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; Date Aug 30 1879 & location Ont. urban per 1901 Census. Date 1881 & location Ont. per 1891 Census. Date 1880 & location Ont. per 1881 Census. Date 30 Aug 1880 per George Gerow info, email Sept 20, 2001. Date per 1891 Census. Date 1884 per marraige reg'n. Per George Gerow email, May 2, 2001.^1,2,3,4 He appeared on the census of April 1881 at St. George Ward, Toronto, York Co., Ontario; Age 1 at 1881 Census: see George Gerow.⁵ He appeared on the census of April 1891 at Nipigon Twp., Algoma District, Ontario; Agve 10 at 1891 Census: see George Gerow.⁶ He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Nipigon Twp., Algoma District, Ontario; Age 21 at 1901 Census: see George Gerow.⁷ He married Nellie Hardie, daughter of J. Hardie and Annie Page, on 3 April 1908 at Rossport, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Edward John Gerow; Age: 24; Res.: Schreiber; Born: Rossport; Status: bachelor; Religion: Pres; Occupation: railway brakeman; Parents: George Gerow & Mary Johnson; Bride: Nellie Hardie; Age: 17; Res.: Schreiber; Born: Heron Bay; Status: spinster; Religion: W. M; Parents: J. Hardie & Annie Page; Witnesses: Mr. & Mrs. James Walter Gerow, Rossport; Date: Paril 3, 1908; Place: Rossport; Performed by: Rev. James McAdie; Issuer: John Cooper, Fort William.⁸ Edward John Gerow lived on 6 June 1911 at Schreiber, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; " ... Mr. and Mrs. E. Gerow, Schreiber, brother and sister-in-law of groom ... " from marriage notice of Edward's brother Fred. He lived on 7 November 1912 at Schreiber, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; Mentioned re gift at wedding of his brother Charles. He died on 28 November 1972 at age 93; Date per George Gerow info, email Sept 20, 2001.

     Frederick Gerow was born on 17 November 1886 at Ontario; Date Nov 1876 & location Ont. per 1911 Census. Date Nov 17 1886 & location Ont. per 1901 Census. Born Ontario Rural - per 1901 Census. Date per marriage reg'n. "This George Gerow was a commercial fisherman in the Thunder Bay area, his spouse was Mary Jane Johnson. They had 9 children in total. His son Francis (Franklin) was from the Rossport area and also a commercial fisherman. plus William George, James, Edward, Mary, Frederick, Charles, Davis." Per George Gerow email, May 2, 2001.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1891 at Nipigon Twp., Algoma District, Ontario; Age 4 at 1891 Census: see George Gerow.² He lived in 1899 at Rossport, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; Marriage Reg'n. shows that Frederick Gerow had lived at Rossport for 12 years, meaning he came there in 1899. He appeared on the census of 1911 at Rossport, Thunder Bay Dist., Ontario; Age 24 at 1911 Census: see George Gerow.¹ He married Annie Marie Aultman, daughter of John Aultman and Julia Rich, on 6 June 1911 at Roman Catholic Church, Rossport, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Frederick Gerow; Age: 25; Res.: Rossport; Status: bachelor; Religion: Roman Catholic??; Years in this place: 12; Parents: George Gerow, fisherman & Mary Jane Johnson; Bride: Annie Marie Aultman; Age: 20; Res.: Powassan; Status: spinster; Religion: Roman Catholic; Parents: John Aultman & Julia Rich; Witnesses: Charles Gerow, Rossport & Lena Aultman, Nipigon; Date: June 6, 1911; Place: Rossport Village; Sworn at Port Arthur
Marriage Notice: Th eDaily Times Journal, Thursday, June 8, 1911: "Schreiber - Tuesday morning at 10 am the Roman Catholic Church in Rossport was the scene of a very pretty wedding when Miss Annie Marie Aultman of Powassan became the bride of Fred Gerow. The Rev. Father Paquin performed the ceremony ... she was attended by her sister, Miss Lena Aultman ... Charles Gerow, brother of the groom acted as groomsman ... After the ceremony, the guests all returned to the groom's home where Mrs. Gerow ... Mrs. Shelley, sister of the groom ... Mrs. Jas. Gerow, sister-in-law of the groom ... After dinner was over the guests were all invited to a trip on the lake on the tug owned by the Gerow's. .... The music for the dance was provided by Messrs. Geo. McKay and Charles Boon and Mrs. Shelley, while Mr. Reid maanged the floor. ... C. Gerow, brother of the groom ... D. Gerow, brother of the groom ... Mr. and Mrs. E. Gerow, SChreiber, brother and sister-in-law of the groom .... Mr. and Mrs. H. Schelley, sister and brother and sister-in-law of the groom ... Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris, Schreiber, sister and brother-in-law of the bride ... Miss Ida McEwen,West Fort William, niece of groom ... Geo. Gerow, father of groom ... Mr. and Mrs. A. McEwen, sister and brother-in-law of groom ... Willie and George Schelley, nephews of groom ... Mrs. George Gerow, mother of groom ... Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Gerow, sister and brother-in-law of groom ... Frank Gerow, brother of groom ... Mr. and Mrs. J. Reid ... Miss Agnes Reid ... The happy couple left on No. 6 on Wednesday for their future home in Coldwell." see on microfilm at The Ontario Archives, Sept 18, 2001.³ Frederick Gerow lived after 6 June 1911 at Coldwell, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; West of Marathon - north shore of Lake Superior, east of Schreiber. "The happy couple left on No. 6 on Wednesday for their future home in Coldwell." from marriage notice. He Mentioned per gift at wedding of his brother Charles. on 7 November 1912 at Rossport, Thunder Bay District, Ontario. He died on 19 May 1953 at age 66; Date per George Gerow info, email Sept 20, 2001.

     Charles Stanley Gerow was born on 7 November 1890 at Nipigon Twp., Thunder Bay District, Ontario; Date Nov 1888 & location Ont. rural per 1911 Census. Date is Nov 7 1891 & location Ont. rural per 1901 Census, however, this must be 1891 since the child is shown to be 5 months old at the 1891 Census, which would have been taken in April 1891. Date per 1891 Census. Per marriage reg'n. "This George Gerow was a commercial fisherman in the Thunder Bay area, his spouse was Mary Jane Johnson. They had 9 children in total. His son Francis (Franklin) was from the Rossport area and also a commercial fisherman. plus William George, James, Edward, Mary, Frederick, Charles, Davis." Per George Gerow email, May 2, 2001.^1,2,3 He appeared on the census of April 1891 at Nipigon Twp., Algoma District, Ontario; Age 5 months at 1891 Census: see George Gerow.⁴ He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Nipigon Twp., Algoma District, Ontario; Age 9 at 1901 Census: see George Gerow.⁵ He appeared on the census of 1911 at Rossport, Thunder Bay Dist., Ontario; Age 22 at 1911 Census: see George Gerow.¹ He lived on 6 June 1911 at Rossport, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; " ... Charles Gerow, brother of the groom, acted as groomsman ... " from marriage notice for wedding of brother Fred Gerow. Witness at marriage of brother Frederick. He lived on 7 November 1912 at Rossport, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; Per marriage announcement. He married Mary Magdeline "Lena" Aultman, daughter of John Aultman and Julia Rich, on 7 November 1912 at Union Church, Rossport, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Charles Stanley Gerow: Age: 22; Res.: Rossport; Born: Nipigon; Status: bachelor; Religion: C. of E.?; Parents: George Gerow & Mary Jane Johnson; Bride: Mary Magdeline Aultman; Age: 28; Res.: Nipissing; Born: Rossport; Status: spinster; Religion: C. of E; Parents: John Aultman, fisherman & Julia Rich; Witensses: Frank Gerow & Mary Agnes Reid, Rossport; Date: Nov 7, 1912; Place: Union Church, Rossport, Thunder Bay District; Performed by: E. H. C. Stephenson, Schreiber; Sworn at: Forth William, 4 Nov 1912
Marraige Notice: The Daily Times Journal, Fort William, Ontario, Tuesday, November 12, 1912: "Rosport, Nov. 7 - On Thursday, November 7 at 10 am the marriage took place of Charles Gerow of Rossport and Miss Lena Aultman of Powassan, Ontario. The Rev. Mr. Stephenson of the Union Church performed the ceremony. Promptly at the hour of 10 the bride, leaning on the best man's arm, entered the church .... The Bridesmaid, Miss Agnes Reid of Rossport was charming ... The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Frank Gerow. .... the bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many handsome presents, among them being noticed the following: Leather rocker, Mrs. George Gerow, mother of the bridegroom... Geo. Gerow, father of the bridegroom; ... Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Gerow, Schreiber, brother and sister of bridegroom... Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gerow, brother and sister of the bride and groom; ... Master ARchie McEwen, Fort William, nephew of the bridegroom... Master George Schelley, Nipigon, nephew of the bridegroom; ... Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McEwen, Fort William, brother and sister of the bridegroom; ... David Gerow, brother of the brodegroom; ... Miss Ida McEwen, niece of the bridegroom; ... Mr. and Mrs. H. Schelley, Nipigon, brother and sister of the bridegroom; ... Mr. and Mrs. John Reid... Mr. and Mrs. H. Schelley, Schreiber... Master W. Schelley, Nipigon, nephew of the bridegroom... A reception was held in the evening, the music being furninshed be Messrs. Lagonie, Gessic, E. J. Gerow, floor managers Messrs. Fred Gerow and John Reid. Among the beautiful gowns wore in the evening ... Mrs. Chas Gerow; Mrs. E. J. Gerow; Mrs. Fred Gerow; Mrs. Jim Gerow; Mrs. H. Schelley; Mrs. J. A. McEwen... Mrs. George Gerow, mother of the bridegroom, served a very dainty supper at 12 o'clock, assisted by her two daughters, Mrs. H. Schelley and Mrs. J. A. McEwen ... " seen on microfilm at The Ontario Archives, Sept 18, 2001.⁶ Charles Stanley Gerow died on 15 October 1935 at age 44; Date per George Gerow info, email Sept 20, 2001.

     David Standley Gerow was born on 18 March 1893 at Nipigon Straits, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; Date Mar 1892 & location Ont. per 1911 Census. Date Mar 18 1893 & location Ont. rural per 1901 Census. Date per Death Reg'n. Nipigon Straits per Death Reg'n. Date & Location per marriage reg'n. "This George Gerow was a commercial fisherman in the Thunder Bay area, his spouse was Mary Jane Johnson. They had 9 children in total. His son Francis (Franklin) was from the Rossport area and also a commercial fisherman. plus William George, James, Edward, Mary, Frederick, Charles, Davis." Per George Gerow email, May 2, 2001.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Nipigon Twp., Algoma District, Ontario; Age 7 at 1901 Census: see George Gerow.² He appeared on the census of 1911 at Rossport, Thunder Bay Dist., Ontario; Age 18 at 1911 Census: see George Gerow.¹ He Mention re wedding of brother Fred. on 6 June 1911 at Rossport, Thunder Bay District, Ontario. He Mention re gift at wedding of his brother Charles. on 7 November 1912 at Rossport, Thunder Bay District, Ontario. He married Mary Evaline Hutchins, daughter of Fred Hutchins and Mary Jane Eaus, on 27 May 1917 at Fort William, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: David Standley Gerow; Age: 25; Res.: Fort William; Born: Nipigon; Status: bachelor; Occupation: fireman; Religion: Meth; Parents: George Gerow & Mary Jane Johnson; Bride: Mary Evaline Hutchins; Age: 18; Res.: Fort William; Born: Georgina; Status: spinster; Religion: Meth; Parents: Fred Hutchins & Mary Jane Eaus?; Intended Residence: Fort William; Witnesses: Mrs. George Gerow (her X) & Fred Hutchins, both of Fort Williams; Date: May 27, 1917; Place: Fort William; Performed by: H. Irvine, Fort William, Meth.³ David Standley Gerow was Fireman, per Death Registration. before 27 March 1923 at Fort William, Thunder Bay District, Ontario. He died on 27 March 1923 at Victoria Avenue, Fort William, Thunder Bay District, Ontario, at age 30; Death Reg'n.: Name: David Gerow; Died: Mar 27, 1923; Age: 30y; Place: Victoria Ave., Victoria Block, Fort William; Born: 1893, Nipigon Straits; Occupation: Fireman, Fort William; Casue: Accidentaly crushed at fire, immediate, fractured skull, legs, jaw; Dr.: R. M. Boyd, Coroner; Parents: Geroge Gerow, b. Toronto & Mary Jane Johnston, b. Ireland; Buried: Fort William, Mar 30, 1923, Blake & Henderson; Reg'd.: Mar 31, 1923; Fort William, Thunder Bay District.⁴ He was buried on 30 March 1923 at Mountainview Cemetery, Fort William, Thunder Bay District, Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: Name: Gerow, David; Death: 27 Mar 1923; Location: Lot 5, Block 88 (from Ontario Archives Cemetery Transcriptions)
Per Death Reg'n.

     Rachel Margaret "Maggie" Gerow was born on 10 November 1852 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Year 1853 Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. Per Doug Norman email, Aug. 19, 2001. She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 8 at 1861 Census: see John Gerow.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 17 at 1871 Census: see John L. Gerow.² As of 1 January 1873,her married name was Niles. She married John Arnold Niles, son of William Henry Niles and Maria C. Haight, on 1 January 1873 at Ontario; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. Per Doug Norman email, Aug. 19, 2001.
"The William Niles Branch: (1) John Niles, m. Maggie Gerow; set. Colborne. Issue: (a) Dora" pg. 598, Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte. Rachel Margaret "Maggie" Gerow died on 20 February 1886 at Castleton, Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 33; "With more than ordinary regreat we chronicle the death of Mrs. John A. Niles, which took place at her home in Castleton in Saturday afternoon last. ... Mrs. Niles was the daughter of Mr. John L. Gerow, of Percy. Most of her married life was passed in Colborne and vicinity ... Her husband and only daughter ... The funeral took place on Tuesday from her residence in Castleton, proceeding to Colborne, where services were held in the Methodist Church, thence to Lakeport, her husband's home in his youth, where she was buried ... " from Carol Brown's book of news articles, copied at The Cobourg Public Library, Oct. 2001
Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.
Location Colborne Per Doug Norman email, Aug. 19, 2001. She was buried on 23 February 1886 at Lakeport Cemetery, Lakeport, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Per Death Notice.

     John Arnold Niles was born on 4 June 1849; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. Per Doug Norman email, Aug. 19, 2001. He married Rachel Margaret "Maggie" Gerow, daughter of John Lawson Gerow and Dorcas Young "Jennie" Stinson, on 1 January 1873 at Ontario; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. Per Doug Norman email, Aug. 19, 2001.
"The William Niles Branch: (1) John Niles, m. Maggie Gerow; set. Colborne. Issue: (a) Dora" pg. 598, Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte. John Arnold Niles appeared on the census of April 1901 at Colborne, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 51 at 1901 Census: Niles, John A., 51, b. Ontario June 4 1849, English, tape hanger?, C. of E., widower.¹ He died on 16 December 1917 at Colborne, Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 68; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.

     Dorcas Lillian "Dora" Niles was born on 26 July 1876 at Colborne, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.
"The William Niles Branch: (1) John Niles, m. Maggie Gerow; set. Colborne. Issue: (a) Dora" pg. 598, Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte. As of 30 March 1907,her married name was Wolff. She married Edward Kenneth Wolff on 30 March 1907 at Montreal, Quebec; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. Dorcas Lillian "Dora" Niles died on 25 July 1969 at Media, Pennsylvania, at age 92; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.

     William Henry Niles was born in 1816 at Hillier Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario; Per 1851 Census. "Stephen Niles ... IV. William H. Niles, m. Maria Haight; set. Colborne. Issue: (1) John, (2) Randolph P., (3) Thomas, (4) Donald C., (5) Harry, (6) Nettie" pg. 597, Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte. He married ? ? after 1836. William Henry Niles married Maria C. Haight before 1846 at Ontario; "Stephen Niles ... IV. William H. Niles, m. Maria Haight; set. Colborne. Issue: (1) John, (2) Randolph P., (3) Thomas, (4) Donald C., (5) Harry, (6) Nettie" pg. 597, Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte. William Henry Niles appeared on the census of 1851 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 35 at 1851 Census: Niles, W. H. , 35, b. Cda., Quaker, Miller, married; Maria, 24, married; Thomas, 9; Randolph, 7; John, 4.²

     Maria C. Haight was born in 1827 at Canada; Per 1851 Census. As of before 1846,her married name was Niles. She married William Henry Niles, son of Stephen Niles and Sarah "Sally" Flagler, before 1846 at Ontario; "Stephen Niles ... IV. William H. Niles, m. Maria Haight; set. Colborne. Issue: (1) John, (2) Randolph P., (3) Thomas, (4) Donald C., (5) Harry, (6) Nettie" pg. 597, Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte.

     Stephen Niles was born on 31 December 1782 at Dutchess Co., New York, U.S.A; Date Dec 31 1782 & location (propably) Dutchess Co., NY per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Oct. 29, 2006. Date 1781 per 1851 Census. "Stephen Niles ... IV. William H. Niles, m. Maria Haight; set. Colborne. Issue: (1) John, (2) Randolph P., (3) Thomas, (4) Donald C., (5) Harry, (6) Nettie" pg. 597, Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte.^1,2 He married Sarah "Sally" Flagler, daughter of Philip F. Flagler and Anna Jane Dorland, on 29 November 1808 at Ontario; Date Nov 29 1808 per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Oct. 29, 2006.¹ Stephen Niles appeared on the census of 1852 at Hillier Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario; Age 70 at 1851 Census: Niles, Stephen, 70, b. U.S., Friends, farmer, married; Sally, 67, b. U.S., Friends, married; Wiggins, Elliot, 19, b. Irel., CE, single; Babbit, Sarah M., 12, b. Cda., CE; Niles, Stephen P., 27, b. Cda., Friends, farmer, married; Mary, 25, b. Cda., Friends, married; William(m), 2 (1851 Census: Hillier Twp., pg. 114 of 122, pg. 19 - ancestry.com.)³ He died on 19 June 1858 at Hillier Twp., Wellington, Prince Edward Co., Ontario, at age 75; per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Oct. 29, 2006.¹

     Jane Eliza Gerow was born on 9 March 1849 at Hallowell Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario; Date 1851 per 1881 Census. Location per marriage register. Date Mar 9 1849 per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.¹ She appeared on the census of 1851 at Hallowell Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario; NOT on 1851 Census??? She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 12 at 1861 Census: see John Gerow.² As of 24 February 1868,her married name was Slater. She married John T. Slater, son of Christopher Slater and Christie Ann ?, on 24 February 1868 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; County Marriage Registers, Northumberland, 1858-1869: Slater, John T., Hastings, Baltimore Ont., s/o Christopher & Christie Ann, m. 24 Feb 1868, Jane E. Gerow, 19, Percy, Prince Edward Co., d/o John & Dorcas
Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. Jane Eliza Gerow appeared on the census of April 1881 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 30 at 1881 Census: see John T. Slater.¹ She died on 16 December 1882 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 33; Per Burial. Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. She was buried on 18 December 1882 at Warkworth Cemetery, Warkworth, Northumberland Co., Ontario; See Exhibit. Memorial: Jane E. Gerow; Wife of John T. Slater; Died Dec 16 1882; Aged 33 yrs 9 mo 7 dy; Charles B. Gerow; Died June 21 1896; Aged 40 yrs 4 mo (Warkworth Cemetery, Sept 9, 2001)
CEMSearch: Name: Jane E. Slater; Maiden: Gerow; Born: 1849; Died: 1882-12; Age: 23y 9m 7d; Notes: Wife of John T. Slater, daughter of John L. and Janey Gerow; Buried: Warkworth Cemetery, Conc 3, Lot 15, Sec 2 Row 4 Plot 22; Other names: D. Y. Gerow (Stinson) (1829-1871), Janey Gerow (Bowen) (1838-1923), John L. Gerow (1821-1906.)³

     Charles Benjamin Gerow was born on 26 February 1856 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 5 at 1861 Census: see John Gerow.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 15 at 1871 Census: see John L. Gerow.² He lived on 9 February 1879 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Per Marriage Reg'n. He married Elizabeth Porter, daughter of Eliphalet Porter and Hannah ?, on 9 February 1879 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Charles B. Gerow; Age: 23; Res. & Born: Percy; Status: bachelor; Occupation: farmer; Parents: John & Dorcas Gerow; Bride: Elizabeth M. Porter; Age: 22; Res. & Born: Haldimand; Status: spinster; Parents: Eliphalet & Hella Porter; Witnesses: Henry Porter, Haldimand & Agnes Gerow, Percy; Date: Feb 9, 1897; Place: Haldimand; Religion: Meth; Performed by: I. A. McClung.³ Charles Benjamin Gerow appeared on the census of April 1881 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 25 at 1881 Census: Gerow, Charles, 25, b. Ontario, C. of E., Ger., labourer, married; Elizabeth, 24, C. Meth., married.⁴ He died on 21 June 1896 at Hamilton, Ontario, at age 40; "Deaths: Gerow - At Hamilton, on Sunday, June 21st., 1896, Mr. chas. Gerow, son of Mr. J. L. Gerow. The remains were brought to Castleton for interment." from Carol Brown's book of news articles, copied at The Cobourg Public Library, Oct. 2001
Per Burial. Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. He was buried on 23 June 1896 at Warkworth Cemetery, Warkworth, Northumberland Co., Ontario; See Exhibit. Memorial: Jane E. Gerow; Wife of John T. Slater; Died Dec 16 1882; Aged 33 yrs 9 mo 7 dy; Charles B. Gerow; Died June 21 1896; Aged 40 yrs 4 mo (Warkworth Cemetery, Sept 9, 2001)
CEMSEarch: Name: Charles Gerow; Born: 1856; Died: 1895-06-21; Age: 40y 4m; Buried: Warkworth Cemetery, Sect 2 Row 04 Plot 22; No other names.

     Elizabeth S. Gerow was born on 10 December 1857 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 4 at 1861 Census: see John Gerow.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 13 at 1871 Census: see John L. Gerow.² As of 15 January 1878,her married name was Gaffield. She married Nathan Gaffield, son of Nathaniel L. Gaffield and Sarah Elizabeth Wright, on 15 January 1878 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Nathan Gaffield; Age: 24; Res. & Born: Haldimand; Status: bachelor; Parents: Nathaniel & Sarah Gaffield; Bride: Elizabeth Gerow; Age: 20; Res. & Born: Percy; Status: spinster; Parents: John & Dorcas Gerow; Witnesses: Emma Armstrong & Oscar Simmonds, Castleton; Date: Jan 15, 1878; Place: Percy Twp; Religion: Meth. & C. of E; Performed by: C. W. Stevenson
Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.³ Elizabeth S. Gerow appeared on the census of April 1881 at Haldimand Twp., Northsumberland Co., Ontario; Age 22 at 1881 Census: see Nathaniel Gaffield (father-in-law.)⁴ She died on 9 June 1885 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 27; Date Jun 9 1885 per Memorial. Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.^5,6 She was buried on 11 June 1885 at Castleton Cemetery, Castleton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) Nathan Gaffield; 1854-1936; Elizabeth Gerow; Wife ofl Nathan Gerow; Born; Dec 10 1852; Died; June 9 1885 (Castleton Cemetery, Sept 9, 2001.)⁵

     Catherine Emily "Kate" Gerow was born on 25 April 1859 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 2 at 1861 Census: see John Gerow.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 12 at 1871 Census: see John L. Gerow.² She married Joseph Thurston, son of John Thurston and Elizabeth Park, on 6 December 1875 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Joseph Thurston; Age: 23; Res.: Percy; Born: Cda; Status: bachelor; Occupation: farmer; Parents: John & Elizabeth Thurston; Bride: Catherine E. Gerow; Age: 17; Res.: Percy; Born: Cda; Status: spinster; Witnesses: Jermie Sharpe, Percy & Rush Goldsmith, Warkworth; Date: Dec 6, 1875; Place: Percy Twp; Religion: C. Meth; Performed by: Rev. E. S. Rupen; Retrun: March 1, 1876
Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.³ As of 7 December 1875,her married name was Thurston. As of after 1879,her married name was Parsons. Catherine Emily "Kate" Gerow married William Parsons after 1879. Catherine Emily "Kate" Gerow lived on 26 November 1906 at Manitoba; Per Death Notice of father John Lawson Gerow in Castleton, Ontario. She lived on 16 February 1923 at Edmonton, Alberta; Per Death Notice of her brother, Andrew W. Gerow, Souris, Manitoba. She died on 25 April 1935 at age 76; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.

     Agnes Amanda "Addie" Gerow was born on 9 August 1860 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date 1859 per Memorial. Date Aug 19 1851 & location Ont. rural per 1901 Census. Date 1861 & location Ont. per 1891 Census. Date Aug 9 1960 per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.^1,2,3 She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 1 at 1861 Census: see John Gerow.⁴ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 10 at 1871 Census: see John L. Gerow.⁵ She lived on 9 February 1879 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Witness at marriage of brother Charles. As of 17 September 1879,her married name was Murphy. She married Adolphus Aldridge Murphy, son of Thomas Good Murphy and Martha Susan Bull, on 17 September 1879 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.##007545: Groom: Adolph A. Murphy; Age: 28; Res.: Cramahe; Born: Percy; Status: bachelor; Occupation: farmer; Parents: Thomas & Martha S. Murphy; Bride: Anges A. Gerow; Age: 19; Res. & Born: Percy; Wit.: Charles Cochrane, Cramahe & Ida Gerow, Percy; Date: Sept 17, 1879; Place: Percy; Religion: Meth; Performed by: J. A. McClung; Reg'r.: R. P. Hurlbut, Percy Twp. (Ontario Marriage Registration, #007545-1879, ancestry.ca) Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.⁶ Agnes Amanda "Addie" Gerow appeared on the census of April 1891 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 30 at 1891 Census: see Adolphus Murphy.⁷ She appeared on the census of April 1901 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 39 at 1901 Census: see Adolphus Murphy.⁸ She lived on 26 November 1906 at Cramahe Twp., Edville, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Per Death Notice of father John Lawson Gerow in Castleton, Ontario. She lived on 16 February 1923 at Cramahe Twp., Edville, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Per Death Notice of her brother, Andrew W. Gerow, Souris, Manitoba. She died on 12 April 1949 at Salem, Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 88; Date 1949 per Memorial. Date Apr 12 1949 & location Salem per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.¹ She was buried on 14 April 1949 at Salem Cemetery, Salem, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) MURPHY; Adolphus A. Murphy 1851-1935; His Wife; Agnes A. Gerow 1859-1949; Their Children; Marth Helen Murphy 1880-1887; Gertrude Burley Murphy; Hon. Thomas G. Murphy; Harry A. Murphy (Salem Cemetery, July 6 2009.)¹

     Alice Maturah Gerow was born on 10 December 1864 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Location per 1871 Census. Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 6 at 1871 Census: see John L. Gerow.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1881 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 16 at 1881 Census: see John L. Gerow.² As of 16 December 1885,her married name was Holmes. She married William Allen Holmes, son of James Holmes and Jane ?, on 16 December 1885 at Cramahe Twp., Castleton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: William Allen Holmes; Age: 26; Res.: Warkworth; Born: Percy; Status: bachelor; Occupation: Carriage maker; Parents: James & Jane Holmes; Bride: Alice Gerow; Age: 21; Res. & Born: Percy; Status: single; Parents: John & Dorcas Gerow; Witnesses: George Gerow & Emma Fox, Percy; Date: Dec 16, 1885; Place: Castleton; Religion: Meth; Performed by: W. Burns.³ Alice Maturah Gerow appeared on the census of April 1891 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 26 at 1891 Census: see William Holmes.⁴ She lived on 26 November 1906 at Manitoba; Per Death Notice of father John Lawson Gerow in Castleton, Ontario. She lived on 16 February 1923 at Neepawa, Manitoba; Per Death Notice of her brother, Andrew W. Gerow, at Souris, Manitoba. She died on 24 April 1936 at age 71; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.

     George Gilbert Gerow was born on 5 April 1865 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date per 1901 Census. Location per 1871 Census. 1866 Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 5 at 1871 Census: see John L. Gerow.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 15 at 1881 Census: see John L. Gerow.² He Witness for marriage of sister Alice. on 16 December 1885 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario. He married Mina Jane Drinkwalter, daughter of James Elihu Drinkwalter and Ester E. Kelley, on 1 January 1890 at Cramahe Twp., Norhtumberland Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: George Gerow; Age: 23; Res. & Born: Percy; Status: bachelor; Occupation: farmer; Parents: John L. & dorcas Gerow; Bride: Mina J. Drinkwalter; Age: 25; Res.: Cramahe; Born: Percy; Status: spinster; Parents: James & Eathe?; Witnesses: Nathan Gaffied, Percy & Anna Drinkwalter, Cramahe; Date: Jan 1, 1890; Place: Cramahe; Religion: Meth; Performed by: W. Loublun?³ George Gilbert Gerow appeared on the census of April 1901 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 35 at 1901 Census: Gerow, George, 35, b. Ontario Apr 6 1865, Meth., farmer, married; Mina J., 36, b. Sep 13 1864, married; Dorcas, 8, b. Nov 17 1892, daughter.⁴ He Informant for Death Reg'n. of his wife Mina Jane. on 14 October 1902 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario. He married Jennie Alice Thorne, daughter of George Washington Thorne and Ruth E. Loomis, on 21 April 1904 at Warkworth, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: George Gerow; Age: 38; Res. & Born: Percy; Status: widower; Occupation: farmer; Parents: John L Gerow & Dorcas Stinson; Bride: Alice Thorne; Age: 26; Res.: Percy; Born: Brighton Twp; Status: spinster; Occupation: school teacher; Witnesses: Prudence Thorne, Warkworth & Lillian Richards, Castleton; Date: April 21, 1904; Place: Warkworth; Religion: Meth; Performed by: Rev. S. McCauley.⁵ George Gilbert Gerow died on 17 January 1906 at Colborne, Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 40; Death Reg'n.: Name: George Gerow; Died: Jan 17, 1906; Place: William St., Colborne; Age 39; Occupation: farmer; Status: married; Born: Cda; Cause: pneumonia, 2 weeks; Dr.: Dr. W. A. Willoughby; Religion: Meth; Inf.: S. J. Tucker; Reg'd.: Jan 18, 1906
"Death of Geo. Gerow - The sudden death of Mr. George Gerow, early yesterday morning, Jan 17, 1906, caused great surprise and sorrow here and also throughout the district. He was in the his fortieth year, of robust constitution and always enjoyed good health, but a cold last week seemed to undermine his strength and early Sunday morning had developed into pneumonia, to a degree causing medical attention. He sank rapidly, however, and passed peacefully away early Wednesday morning. He was a member of one of the oldest and largest families in the county, that of Mr. John Gerow. His life was one of industry and exemplary habits and won for him the goodwill and respect of his large circle of friends. ... Deceased was past master of the Percy Masonic Lodge, by the members of which, joined by those of Colborne Lodge, the funeral will be conducted this Thursday afternoon,leaving the home at 1:30 for Salem Church were service will be held. After which interment takes place in Salem cemetery." from Carol Brown's book of news articles, copied at The Cobourg Public Library, Oct. 2001
"On Monday of last week Mrs. A. A. Murphy of this place, received word that her brother, Geo. Gerow, of Colborne was dangerously ill. He had been at his usual work the Saturday before. Two days later she received notice of his death from pneumonia. He was about 39 years of age and his first wife, formerly Miss Mina Drinkwalter of this place, died about three years ago leaving two children both of whom are living. After a time he married Miss Thorne, daughter of Geo. Thorne of Warkworth,who survives him with no issue. Mr. Gerow was a member of a somewhat remarkable family, that of Mr. John Gerow of Percy, formerly, now of Castleton., which mumbered fifteen children,all of whom lived to grown up and to be married. Although at the present time only ten of them are living, five of them live in the township of Cramahe and the rest in Manitoba. His mother died in 1870. Deceased was an active member of the militia and to qualify himself for that purpose he attended the military college in Quebec city where he received a first class diploma. He used to meet his company in Kingston every year to tune for their annual drill,he being Lieutenant at the time of his death. He was also a prominent member of the Masonic body. The funeral service was held on the 19th inst., in the Salem church, conducted by the Rev. S. T. Bartlett of Colborne, assited by the Rev. S. G. Rorke, of Salem, which was largely attended, when the relatives alone half filled the church. After the sermon the burial service of the Methodist church was read in the church and then his remains were interred in the Salem cemetery by his brother Masons under their beautiful ritual service. Mr. C. Wensley, of Campbellford, officiated for the Masons at the burial." from Carol Brown's book of news articles, copied at The Cobourg Public Library, Oct. 2001
Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.⁶ He was buried on 19 January 1906 at Salem Cemetery, Cramahe Twp., Salem, Ontario; CEMSEarch: Name: George Gerow; Born: 1866; Died: 1906; Notes: H/O Mina J. Drinkwalter; Buried: Salem Cemetery, NW; Other names: Ester Drinkwalter (Kelley) ( -1913), James E. Drinkwalter (1833-1908), Mary E. Drinkwalter ( -1927), Mina J. Gerow (Drinkwalter) ( -1902), Naoim A. Drinkwalter ( -1889.)

     Frances Alma "Frankie" Gerow was born on 12 July 1868 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date per 1901 Census. Location per 1871 Census. 1867 Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 3 at 1871 Census: see John L. Gerow.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1881 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 13 at 1881 Census: see John L. Gerow.² She appeared on the census of April 1891 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 23 at 1891 Census: see John L. Gerow.³ She lived on 23 September 1891 at Warkworth, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Witness at marriage of sister Lilly. As of 5 January 1898,her married name was Arkles. She married Dr. James E. Arkles, son of Peter Arkles and Elizabeth Taylor, on 5 January 1898 at Cramahe Twp., Colborne, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: James Arkles Gerow; Age: 28; Res.: Cramahe; Born: Cda; Status: bachelor; Occupation: farmer; Parents: Peter Arkles & Elizabeth Taylor; Bride: Frank A. Gerow; Age: 30; Res.: Cramahe: Born: Cda; Status: spinster; Witnesses: Bently Lord & Nate Cummings, Warkworth; Date: Jan 5, 1898; Place: Colborne: Religion: Meth; Performed by: J. W. Joliffe
Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.⁴ Frances Alma "Frankie" Gerow appeared on the census of April 1901 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 32 at 1901 Census: see James Arkles.⁵ She lived on 26 November 1906 at Castleton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Per Death Notice of father John Lawson Gerow in Castleton, Ontario. She lived on 16 February 1923 at Warkworth, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Per Death Notice of her brother, Andrew W. Gerow, Souris, Manitoba. She died on 4 June 1938 at age 69; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. She was buried on 6 June 1938 at Stone's Cemetery, Norham, Northumberland Co., Ontario; See Exhibit. Memorial: Arkles; James E. Arkles; 1870 - 1942; Frances Gerow; His Wife; 1868 - 1938; Ivan W. Denike; 1902 - 1971; Hisa Wife; Helen G. Arkles 1903-1991; James L. 1932 Aged 7 Mo's (Stone's Cemetery, Sept 9, 2001)
CEMSearch: Name: Frances Arkles; Maiden: Gerow; Born: 1868; Died: 1938; Notes: W/O James Arkles; Buried: Stone's Cemetery, Percy Twp., Conc 1, Lot 15, E 1/2; Other names: Helen Gertrude Denike (Arkles) (1903-1991), Ivan W. Denike (1902-1971), James Arkles (1870-1942), James L. Denike ( -1932.)

     Infant Gerow died on 11 November 1871 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. Infant Gerow was born on 11 November 1871 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.

     Elizabeth Jane "Janey" Palen was born on 23 November 1841 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date per Death Reg'n. Date per Marriage Reg'n. Date 1833 per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. She married Alonzo Bowen on 7 January 1860 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; "Northumberland County Marriage Register: Alonzo Bowen, 27, of Haldimand, born US, son of Peleg, m N. J. Palin, 18, of Haldimand, born Haldimand
7 Jan 1860 Northumberland County" Per email from Dave Johnson, Dec 9, 2001. Per Marriage Reg'n. - John Lawson Gerow. As of 7 January 1860,her married name was Bowen. Elizabeth Jane "Janey" Palen lived on 17 March 1874 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Per Marriage Reg'n. As of 17 March 1874,her married name was Gerow.¹ She married John Lawson Gerow, son of Benjamin Gerow and Martha W. Wiggins, on 17 March 1874 at Grafton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: John Lawson Gerow; Age: 52; Res.: Percy; Born: Cda; Status: widower; Parents: Benjamin Gerow & Martha Wiggins; Bride: Eunice Jane Bowen; Age: 32; Res.: Cramahe; Born: Cda; Status: widow; Parents: William Palen & Elizabeth Helenbolt; Witnesses: William E. Johnston & Jessie W. Smith, both of Haldimand; Date: March 17, 1874; Place: Grafton; Religion: Wes. Meth; Performed by: J. W. Smith
Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.¹ Elizabeth Jane "Janey" Palen appeared on the census of April 1881 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 38 at 1881 Census: see John L. Gerow.² She appeared on the census of April 1891 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 48 at 1891 Census: see John L. Gerow.³ She died on 23 August 1922 at Castleton, Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 80; Death Reg'n.: Name: Elizabeth Jane Gerow; Died: Aug 23, 1922; Place: Castleton; Age: 80y 9m; Status: widow; Born: Nov 23, 1841, Haldimand Twp; Nationality: Dutch; Father: William Palen; Inf.: B. J. Kelley, Warkworth, nephew; Cause: apoplexy; Buried: Warkworth, undertaker C. L Cryderman, Castleton; Reg'd.: Aug 25, 1922; Dr.: Dr. A. Crichton
Per Burial. Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.⁴ She was buried on 25 August 1922 at Warkworth Cemetery, Warkworth, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date per Death Reg'n. See Exhibit. Memorial: Sacred to the Memory of; J. L. Gerow; Who Died Nov 26 1906; In his 85th yr; His Wife; Janey Bowen; Born 1838; Died 1923 (Warkworth Cemetery, Sept 9, 2001)
CEMSearch: Name: Janey Gerow; Maiden: Bowen; Born: 18838; Died: 1923; Notes: W/O J. L. Gerow; Buried: Warkworth Cemetery, SEct 2 Row 4 Plot 22; Other names: D. Y Gerow (Stinson) (1829-1871), Jane E. Slater (Gerow) (1849-1882), John L. Gerow (1821-1906.)

     Emma Cummings was born on 27 October 1854 at Canada West; Date Oct 26 1855 & location Ont. rural per 1901 Census. Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.¹ She lived on 3 March 1875 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Per Marriage Reg'n. As of 3 March 1875,her married name was Gerow. She married David John Gerow, son of John Lawson Gerow and Dorcas Young "Jennie" Stinson, on 3 March 1875 at Northumberland Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: David John Gerow; Age: 26; Res.: Warkworth; Born: Cda; Status: bachelor; Parents: John & Dorcas Gerow; Bride: Emma Cummings; Age: 20; Res.: Halimdand; Born: Cda; Status: spinster; Parents: David & Angeline Cummings; Witnesses: A. D. Cummings & E. L. Gerow; Date: March 3, 1875; Place: ??; Performed by: Rev. E. S. Rupert
Mar 3 per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.² Emma Cummings appeared on the census of April 1881 at Little Saskatchewan, Western Extension, Manitoba; Age 26 at 1881 Census: see David Gerow.³ She appeared on the census of April 1901 at Lansdowne, MacDonald Dist., Manitoba; Age 45 at 1901 Census: see David J. Gerow.¹ She died in 1934; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.

     David Roy Gerow was born on 20 October 1884 at Manitoba; Date Oct 20 1884 & location Manitoba rural per 1901 Census. Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Lansdowne, MacDonald Dist., Manitoba; Age 16 at 1901 Census: see David J. Gerow.¹

     Doris Gerow was born on 19 August 1893 at Manitoba; Date Aug 19 1893 & location Manitoba rural per 1901 Census. Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1901 at Lansdowne, MacDonald Dist., Manitoba; Age 7 at 1901 Census: see David J. Gerow.¹

     John L. "Jack" Gerow was born on 12 October 1881 at Manitoba; Date Oct 12 1881 & location Manitoba Rural per 1901 Census. Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Lansdowne, MacDonald Dist., Manitoba; Age 19 at 1901 Census: see David J. Gerow.¹ He married Nellie ? after 1902; Not married per 1901 Census.¹ John L. "Jack" Gerow died in 1950; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001.

     Nellie ? was born after 1876; Per "John Lawson Gerow" from George Gerow, August 19, 2001. As of after 1902,her married name was Gerow. She married John L. "Jack" Gerow, son of David John Gerow and Emma Cummings, after 1902; Not married per 1901 Census.¹