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     James William Buck was born on 2 August 1919 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date Aug 2 1919 per Memorial. Date Aug 2 1919 per Obit. Date Aug 1919 & location Ont. per 1921 Census.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 15 June 1921 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 1 1/2 per 1921 Census: see Walter Buck.¹ He married Elizabeth L. "Betty" Vardy, daughter of Donald German Vardy and Hannah Ann Shaw Kieth, in 1961 at Bancroft, Ontario; " .. we finally got married when I was 38. We came to Brighton a year later in 1962. per Brighton's Own, June 28 2018.³ James William Buck died on 30 November 2001 at Trenton Memorial Hospital, Trenton, Hastings Co., Ontario, at age 82; Date Nov 30 2001 per Memorial. "Buck, James William (Veteran WWII RCAF) .. Suddenly at Trenton Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 30, 2001. James Buck of Brighton, at the age of 82 years, belvoed husband of Elizabeth (Vardy) Buck. Dear brother of Sylvia White of Belleville, Douglas Buck of Kenron Estates, Cecil Buck of Ancaster and the late Harold Buck, a Pudricky, and Ruth Neal. ... Interment at Mt. Evergreen." from Obits for Life -http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/5847/Buck-James-William.php (This link did not work second time.)² He was buried on 3 December 2001 at Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Trenton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) BUCK; James William Buck; Aug. 2, 1919 - Nov. 30, 2001; His Beloved Wife; Elizabeth L. Vardy; Feb. 2, 1923 - (Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Trenton, July 9 2018.)²

     Elizabeth L. "Betty" Vardy was born on 2 February 1923 at Green Meadows, Alberta; Date Feb 2 1923 per Memorial. " .. Buck was born in the small town of Green Meadows, Alberta. A year and a half later, her family returned to Bancroft ... " and " .. at 95 ... " per Brighton's Own, June 28 2018.
Note: Betty Buck told me today that her father's name was Donald Geran Vardy and mother Hannah Keith. I did not have that branch of the Vardy tree yet so had to add it. Done!
Note: The tree of Catherine McCrone was very helpful with this - the best one for this family I found. she has Betty's siblings, who are deceasd, but not Betty, who is going strong at 95.^2,1,3 As of 1961,her married name was Buck. She married James William Buck, son of Walter Cleveland Buck and Faith Violet Gainforth, in 1961 at Bancroft, Ontario; " .. we finally got married when I was 38. We came to Brighton a year later in 1962. per Brighton's Own, June 28 2018.² Elizabeth L. "Betty" Vardy lived in 1962 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; "So, in order to be back in nature, Jim purchased the Brighton farm and got a job transfer to Trenton." ... "We came to Brighton a year lagter in 1962, and here I am still on the farm .. " per Brighton's Own, June 28 2018.² She "Brighton's Own: Golden Girl; Betty Buck still resides on farm she moved to back in 1962; Nonagenarian Betty Buck, inherited her mother's genes. Her Mon lived to 98. "My mother emigrated from Aberdeen, Scotland and met my father after he came back home to Bancroft from seeing heavy action in the First World War. They got married on Christmas Day, and decided to make their fortune out west." Although they did not make their fortune, they gained something far more precious: Buck was born in the small town of Green Meadows, Alberta. A year-and-a-half later, the family returned to Bancroft where they would raise two sons and another daughter. In 1938, when her father and eldest brother went to the Second World War, the rest of the family moved to Toronto where her Mom had relatives. At 17, Buck went to work in the Robert Simpson Company. She would remain there for 15 years. "I was quite independent, a trait I inherited from Dad. In Toronto, I met my future husband Jim, a young man from Trenton who came home from the war to a job in Canadian Pacific Railway as a train engineer. I met him at the Masonic Hall New Year's Even Dance. We went together for 13 years, as friends. Jim loved hunting with Corey Scriver's local Brighton gang and we came here every year to the Masonic New Year's dances. One day, a friend told Jim of a 90-acre farm for sale here and said, "Why don't you buy it?" So, in order to be back in nature, Jim purchased the Brighton farm and got a job transfer to Trenton. There was just one more thing he had to do: "He asked me, 'Would you consider getting married and moving down to the country?' I discussed it with my mother. And she liked him better than she liked me. (Laughing.) Anyway, we finally got married when I was 38. We came to Brighton a year later in 1962, and here I am still on the farm (in a Heritge House) and Jim has been gone for 16 years. He was a good man. Over the years, the happy couple travelled - a lot. While seeing the world, Buck also did tons of volunteer work. She canvased for the Cancer Society and MS for close to 40 years. At 95, she is still active with the Mason's Eastern Star going on 31 years, and the Women's Institute fo 35 years. She is a glowing example of the active golden girl: "I never give up. That's nt my nature. If I can do it, I'm going todo it. I still go to a lot of lunches and birthday parlties, any excuse to socialize. I tend to my own flower beds and do my own housework." He nugget of wisdom: "Don't do anybody any harm. And if you can't find anything good thing good to say, then keep youor mouth shut. I don't believe in gossip." by Vic Schukov, Brighton's Own, The Brighton Independent, June 28, 2018. on 28 June 2018 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario.² She Memorial: (See Exhibit) BUCK; James William Buck; Aug. 2, 1919 - Nov. 30, 2001; His Beloved Wife; Elizabeth L. Vardy; Feb. 2, 1923 - (Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Trenton, July 9 2018)
Note: Betty is now 95 and going strong. Wanted to fill out info re her husband's Buck family. Will see where she fits into Vardy as well. on 9 July 2019 at Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Trenton, Northumberland Co., Ontario.^1,3 She died on 11 March 2025 at Ontario at age 102; "In Memory of Elizabeth Lilian Buck (Vardy); Friday, February 2md, 1923 - Tuesday, March 11, 2025; Obituary for Elizabeth Lilian Buck (Vardy); BUCK, Elizabeth L. (nee Vardy) – predeceased by her husband James W. Buck, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the age of 102, after a short illness. Betty will be lovingly remembered as a kind, warm, determined, strong woman with a great sense of humour. Over the years, she thoroughly enjoyed the many visits from her family, friends, and neighbours. She and her family appreciated the care of many who helped her remain in her home which she loved. Betty will be sadly missed by everyone. A Funeral Service will be at the Rushnell Funeral Homes – Brighton Chapel on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation from 12:00 p.m. to time of Service. In lieu of flowers a donation to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Rushnell Funeral Homes – Brighton Chapel, 130 Main Street (613-475-2121)." (https://www.rushnellfuneralhomes.com/memorials/elizabeth-buck/4613829/index.php.)⁴ She was buried on 21 March 2025 at Ontario; Funeral Mar 21 2025 Brighton Chapel, 12 pm visitation - service at 1 pm. See Obit.⁴

     James Orr was born on 11 November 1831 at Ireland; per family tree of mpulver2 on ancestry.ca, June 7 2018.¹ He married Margaret May, daughter of Henry May and Mary Ann "Nancy" ?, in 1857 at Canada West; per family tree of mpulver2 on ancestry.ca, June 7 2018.¹ James Orr died on 10 June 1911 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 79; per family tree of mpulver2 on ancestry.ca, June 7 2018.¹

     Margaret May was born in 1834 at Ireland; per family tree of mpulver2 on ancestry.ca, June 7 2018.¹ She married James Orr in 1857 at Canada West; per family tree of mpulver2 on ancestry.ca, June 7 2018.¹ As of 1857,her married name was Orr.¹ Margaret May died on 16 November 1889 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of mpulver2 on ancestry.ca, June 7 2018.¹

     Harold Emerson Little was born on 6 November 1905 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of elaine_steger on ancesty.ca, June 7 2018.¹

     Donald Cameron Little was born on 21 April 1910 at Ontario; per family tree of elaine_steger on ancesty.ca, June 7 2018.¹ He died on 24 February 1997 at age 86; per family tree of elaine_steger on ancesty.ca, June 7 2018.¹

     Margery Jean Isabel Little was born on 17 June 1913 at Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of elaine_steger on ancesty.ca, June 7 2018.¹

     Bertha Buck was born on 2 November 1898 at Muray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date Nov 1897 & location Ont. per 1911 Census. Date Nov 2 1898 & location Ont. rural per 1901 Census.^1,2 She appeared on the census of 23 April 1901 at Murray Twp., East Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 5 at 1901 Census: see Wiliam Buck.¹ She appeared on the census of 21 June 1911 at Murray Twp., East Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 13 at 1911 Cesus: see William Buck.²

     Cecil Gainforth Buck was born in 1918 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date 1918 & location Ont. per 191 Census.¹ He appeared on the census of 15 June 1921 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 3 at 1921 Census: see Walter Buck.¹

     Lorne Buck was born in April 1901 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date Apr 1901 & location Ont. per 1911 Census.¹ He appeared on the census of 21 June 1911 at Murray Twp., East Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 10 at 1911 Census: see William Buck.¹

     Richard Buck was born in April 1906 at Murray Twp., East Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date Apr 1906 & location Ont. per 1911 Census.¹ He appeared on the census of 21 June 1911 at Murray Twp., East Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age Apr 1906 & location Ont. per 1911 Census.¹

     Everett Buck was born in April 1910 at Murray Twp., East Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date Apr 1910 & location Ont. per 1911 Census.¹ He appeared on the census of 21 June 1911 at Murray Twp., East Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 1 at 1911 Census: see William Buck.¹

     Barnabus Cross was born in 1836 at Upper Canada; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ He married Ann Jane Black before 1870 at Ontario; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ Barnabus Cross died in 1901 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹

     Ann Jane Black was born in October 1830 at Upper Canada; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ She married Barnabus Cross before 1870 at Ontario; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ As of before 1870,her married name was Cross.¹ Ann Jane Black died on 20 March 1922 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 91; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹

     Abigail Jane Sweet was born in 1840 at Madoc Twp., Hastings Co., Upper Canada; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ As of 12 August 1863,her married name was Buck.¹ She married Richard Buck, son of William Buck and Ann ?, on 12 August 1863 at Hastings Co., Canada West; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ Abigail Jane Sweet died in 1869 at Ontario; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹

     Thomas Edward Buck was born on 11 August 1867 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ He married Effie Blanche Ferguson, daughter of Ira Anson Ferguson and Sabrina Elizabeth Edmonds, on 27 March 1890 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹

     Effie Blanche Ferguson was born on 4 January 1871 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ She married Thomas Edward Buck, son of Richard Buck and Abigail Jane Sweet, on 27 March 1890 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ As of 27 March 1890,her married name was Buck.¹

     Flossie Blanche Buck was born on 1 October 1891 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ As of circa 1928,her married name was Standish.¹ She married William Lleon Mortimer Standish circa 1928; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ Flossie Blanche Buck died in 1952; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹

     William Lleon Mortimer Standish was born in 1886 at Quebec, Quebec; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ He married Flossie Blanche Buck, daughter of Thomas Edward Buck and Effie Blanche Ferguson, circa 1928; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ William Lleon Mortimer Standish died in 1975; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹

     Harold Edward Buck was born on 1 February 1903 at Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹

     Sarah Matilda Buck was born circa 1873 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Says "Moroch"?? per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ As of 23 March 1894,her married name was Benns.¹ She married James Joshua Benns, son of John L. Benns and Almira Munroe, on 23 March 1894 at Trenton, Hastings Co., Ontario; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ Sarah Matilda Buck died on 25 December 1931 at Campbellford, Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹

     James Joshua Benns was born on 13 August 1866 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ He married Sarah Matilda Buck, daughter of Richard Buck and Abigail Jane Sweet, on 23 March 1894 at Trenton, Hastings Co., Ontario; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ James Joshua Benns died on 24 March 1954 at Hamilton Twp., Baltimore, Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 87; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹

     John L. Benns was born in 1820 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Upper Canada; Date 1820 & location UC per family tree of Alan Carl Wiley on ancestry.ca, Feb 4 2023. per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ He married Charlotte Powers, daughter of James Holt Powers and Elizabeth Potts, in 1848 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date 1848 per family tree of Alan Carl Wiley on ancestry.ca, Feb 4 2023.¹ John L. Benns married Almira Munroe on 11 December 1860 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ John L. Benns died in 1867 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date 1867 & location Brighton Twp. per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018. Date 1867 & location Brighton Twp. per family tree of Alan Carl Wiley on ancestry.ca, Feb 4 2023.¹

     Almira Munroe was born in 1841 at Hillier Twp., Prince Edward Co., Canada West; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ She married John L. Benns on 11 December 1860 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹ As of 11 December 1860,her married name was Benns.¹ Almira Munroe died on 4 October 1897 at Campbellford, Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of jnobes0521 on ancestry.ca, June 8 2018.¹

     Lewis Edward Vardy was born on 24 May 1898 at Hastings Co., Ontario; Birth Reg'n.#... : Name: Lewis Edward Vardy; Date: May 24 1898; Parents: Lewis Vardy & Catharine Way; .. pg. 2 n/a .. (Ontario Birth Registration, # ... , ancestry.ca) per Death Reg'n. of Lewis Joshua Vardy.^1,2 He married Hazel Luella Landon on 30 April 1919 at Ontario; per family tree of keepingbusy2902 on ancestry.ca, July 9 2018.³ Lewis Edward Vardy lived on 12 August 1945 at R. R. # 1, Bancroft, Hastings Co., Ontario; Informant for Death Reg'n. of his father Lewis Joshua Vardy.¹ He died on 13 February 1977 at Hastings Co., Ontario, at age 78; per family tree of keepingbusy2902 on ancestry.ca, July 9 2018.³

     Marion Agnes Vardy was born on 3 September 1922 at Alberta; per family tree of keepingbusy2902 on ancestry.ca, July 9 2018.¹ She died on 5 January 1990 at Sudbury, Ontario, at age 67; per family tree of keepingbusy2902 on ancestry.ca, July 9 2018.¹

     Howard Allen Vardy was born in 1926; per family tree of keepingbusy2902 on ancestry.ca, July 9 2018.¹ He died on 5 April 2000 at Belleville, Hastings Co., Ontario; per family tree of keepingbusy2902 on ancestry.ca, July 9 2018.¹

     Ernest Albert Vardy was born on 9 August 1933 at Ontario; per family tree of keepingbusy2902 on ancestry.ca, July 9 2018.¹ He died in April 2008 at Ontario at age 74; per family tree of keepingbusy2902 on ancestry.ca, July 9 2018.¹

     Lillian Victoria Vardy was born on 19 July 1902 at Ontario; per family tree of keepingbusy2902 on ancestry.ca, July 9 2018.¹ She died on 28 August 1976 at age 74; per family tree of keepingbusy2902 on ancestry.ca, July 9 2018.¹