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     Walter Caughill was born circa 1900; from Isaac Dingman & Jane Peer Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 14, 2004.¹ He married Hannah Sivillia Dingman, daughter of Robert Dingman and Annie Muriel DeForest, after 1925; ?? Not positive this is Hannah - not clear per Death Notices.¹

     Wesley George "Wes" Dingman was born in 1930 at Ontario; from Isaac Dingman & Jane Peer Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 14, 2004.¹ He died on 16 February 1979 at Guelph, Ontario; "DINGMAN - Wesley George (Wes) passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital on Friday, Febrary 16, 1979. Wesley George (Wes) Dingman in his 49th year. Beloved friend of Pear Huck. Father of Sharon (Mrs. Herb Vanderloo), Sue (Mrs. John Tkacz), Debbie and Donna all of Guelph. Loved son of Ethel and the late Norman Dingman. Survived by three sisters and two brothers. Predeceased by one sister. .. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery .. " from Isaac Dingman & Jane Peer Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 14, 2004.¹ He was buried on 19 February 1979 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Quelph, Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: DINGMAN; Wesley George; 1930 - 1979 (picture - per Isaac & Jane Dingman Descendants Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 28, 2004)
Per Death Notice - from Isaac Dingman & Jane Peer Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 14, 2004.¹

     Raymond Charles Dingman was born on 10 August 1920 at Guelph, Ontario; from Isaac Dingman & Jane Peer Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 14, 2004.¹ He began military service on 6 September 1939 at Guelph, Ontario, "Statment of Service in the Canadian Armed Forces: Name: Raymond Charles Dingman; Service No.: A-28036; Branch: Canadian Army (Active); Date & Place of Birth: 10 Aug 1920, Guelph; Date & Place of Enlistment: 6 Sept 1939, Guelph; Theatres of Service: Canada, Britain, Central Mediterranean, Northwest Europe; Date & Place of Discharge: 14 Sep 1945, London, Ontario; Type of Retirement: Honourble; Rank: Gunner; Medals: Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp and War Medal 1939-1945 (copy from National Archives, 6 Feb 1989, in Adam Dingman Ancestors Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 15, 2004.¹ He ended military service on 14 September 1945 at London, Ontario; Discharged: See Beginning - Military Service.¹ He died on 16 August 1999 at Cobourg, Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 79; "Son of; The late Charles and Ethel Dingman; Beloved Husband of; Helen Dingman (nee Harrison); Dear Father of; Carol Babb and he husband Bruce; Patricia Dingman; Loving Grandfather of; Gordon Babb; Richard Babb; Brother of; Helen Bolzon; Douglas Dingman; Walter Watchus, predeceased; In Memory Of; Raymond Charles Dingman; Born; August 10, 1920; Guelph, Ontario; Died; August 16, 1999; Cobourg, Ontario; Funeral Service; 2:00 pm, August 18, 1999; MacCauley Funeral Home; Officiating; Rev. Marlene Whiston; Cremation; Elmwood Crematorium; Corbyville, Ontario" from Funeral Notice - from Isaac Dingman & Jane Peer Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 14, 2004.¹ He was buried on 18 August 1999 at Elmwood Crematorium, Corbyville, Ontario; Per Funeral Notice.¹

     Walter Watchus was born in 1912 at Ontario; "son of Ethel May Waters first marriage to Walter Watchus Sr. deceased 1914 - per Isaac & Jane Dingman Descendants Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 28, 2004. from Isaac Dingman & Jane Peer Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 14, 2004.¹ He died in 1983; per Isaac & Jane Dingman Descendants Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 28, 2004.

     Sarah Elizabeth McConnell was born on 8 March 1888 at Drayton, Wellington Co., Ontario; Birth Reg'n.: Name: Sarah Elizabeth McConnell; Born: Mar 8, 1888; Parents: John McConnell & Susanna Dingman; Occ.: lab; Inf.: John McConnell, Drayton; Reg'd.: June 29 1888; Reg'r.: Dr. Emes. - from Isaac Dingman & Jane Peer Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 14, 2004.¹

     Emerson Wallace Frank Dingman (Smart) was born on 16 March 1926 at Armour Twp., Burk's Falls, Parry Sound District, Ontario; Emerson Smart was a son of Gordon Emerson Smart and Valma McArthur. He was adopted by Henry E. & Mayme Smart.¹ He was adopted circa 1930 at Ontario; Emerson Dingman was adopted by Henry E. & Mayme Smart.
Cemetery Transcription for Emerson's adopted parents: SMART; In Memory of; Mayme M. Smart; June 15 1894; Sept 10 1987; Beloved Wife of; Hary E. Smart (Pinehill Union Cemetey, Mattawa, Papineau Twp., Nipissing Dist.) - per Gordon E. Dingman & Valma McArthur, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Feb 10, 2004.¹ He married Ruth Cornelia Knight on 20 October 1945 at Zone Twp., Bothwell, Kent Co., Ontario; "Cetrificate of Marriage - This is to Certify that, on the twentieth day of October, A.D. 1945, at Bothwell in the Province of Ontario, I solemnized the Marriage of Emerson Wallace Frank Smart and Ruth Cornelia Knight under Marriage License No. M. 42883 issued on the 17th day of October A.D. 1945. Witnesses: William Knight & Georgina Knight. A. M. Grant M.A. B.D.. The Manse Bothwell United Church." per Gordon E. Dingman & Valma McArthur, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Feb 10, 2004.¹ Emerson Wallace Frank Dingman (Smart) lived on 1 January 2004 at Mosa Twp., Newbury, Middlesex Co., Ontario; On New Years Day I (Dan Buchanan) drove to Newbury (just north of Wardsville) and had a visit and lunch with Emerson and Ruth Smart. Then I took their "Books" in my car and took them home where my job is to make sure my data matches what is in the "Books".¹ He Excavation of the Dingman/Lumley Cemetery was carried out by Emerson and Ruth Smart (Dingman), Wendy... and Dan Buchanan. The Vaughan's allowed access to the fence place back of the bean field by their house. Stones for about a dozen people were uncovered and set out for preservation and recording; several smaller stones, some broken pieces of larger stones and some small markers, were also found. Ian Riley of the Marilyn Adams Research Centre in Ameliasburgh attended for a time, recorded the specifics and discussed the plan to care for the stones and the cemetery in the future. The crew believes that this was, in fact, the site of the original cemetery, based on the spaced out but close arrangement of the main stones but more importantly because of two marker stones, containing only initials, which were found in their original planted positions, at right angles and straight up. We had to dig down almost 3 feet to take these marker stones out. We believe the initials on these two stones are H. M., for Henry Martin, and G. H. D., for George Henry Dingman, both shown on larger grave stones that were recovered. on 22 May 2004 at Dingman/Lumbley Cemetery, North Marysburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario. He died on 27 September 2017 at Newbury, Ontario, at age 91; "SMART, Emerson - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Emerson Smart at his home in Newbury Ontario, on Tuesday September 27th in his 91st year. He is predeceased by his wife Ruth, survived by his son David Lloyd, daughters Elizabeth (Ciccocelli), Lorraine (Dekindt). He is also survived by son David Emerson and Mary (Graziano). Memorial service will be at 2 o'clock on Tuesday Oct. 4th at the Masonic Hall in Wardsville." http://yourlifemoments.ca/sitepages/obituary.asp?oid=978492.

     Ruth Cornelia Knight was born in 1928; Date 1928 per Obit - age 86 at death June 26 2014. per Adam Dingman Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 15, 2004.¹ As of 20 October 1945,her married name was Smart.¹ She married Emerson Wallace Frank Dingman (Smart), son of Gordon Emerson Dingman, on 20 October 1945 at Zone Twp., Bothwell, Kent Co., Ontario; "Cetrificate of Marriage - This is to Certify that, on the twentieth day of October, A.D. 1945, at Bothwell in the Province of Ontario, I solemnized the Marriage of Emerson Wallace Frank Smart and Ruth Cornelia Knight under Marriage License No. M. 42883 issued on the 17th day of October A.D. 1945. Witnesses: William Knight & Georgina Knight. A. M. Grant M.A. B.D.. The Manse Bothwell United Church." per Gordon E. Dingman & Valma McArthur, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Feb 10, 2004.¹ Ruth Cornelia Knight died on 26 June 2014 at Newbury, Ontario; "SMART, Ruth - 86, passed away peacefully in her home, June 26th, 2014. Mother to Elizabeth Ciccocelli, David Smart and Laurie Dekindt. She was grandmother to 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 2nd at 2 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 21996 Hagerty Road, Wardsville, ON." http://yourlifemoments.ca/sitepages/obituary.asp?oId=809892.

     Martha Ellis was born circa 1886 at Medonte Twp., Coldwater, Simcoe Co., Ontario; per Adam Dingman Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 15, 2004.¹ As of before 1908,her married name was McArthur.¹ She married Hugh John McArthur, son of Alexander McArthur and Nancy McFee, before 1908 at Ontario; per Adam Dingman Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 15, 2004.¹ Martha Ellis died in 1918 at Prince Edward Co., Ontario; per Adam Dingman Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 15, 2004.¹

     Christina Cohoe was born on 23 July 1775 at Pennsylvania, U.S.A; per Adam Dingman Ancestors Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 15, 2004.¹ As of 1793,her married name was Ostrander.¹ She married John Ostrander, son of Yzaak Ostrander and Elizabeth Mackansch, in 1793 at Ontario; per Adam Dingman Ancestors Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 15, 2004.¹ Christina Cohoe died on 16 June 1857 at age 81; per Adam Dingman Ancestors Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 15, 2004.¹

     Ambrose Cohoe was born circa 1740; per Adam Dingman Ancestors Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 15, 2004.¹ He married Deborah Heacock before 1770.¹

     Deborah Heacock was born circa 1740; per Adam Dingman Ancestors Book, Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Jan 15, 2004.¹ She married Ambrose Cohoe before 1770.¹ As of before 1770,her married name was Cohoe.¹

     Catherine Ostrander was born in 1800 at Welland Co., Ontario; Per IGI Record.²

     Mary Ann Ostrander was born in 1814 at Welland Co., Ontario; Per IGI Record.²