Family Group Sheet
Family Group Sheet
NameWilliam Andrew Bothwell
Birth5 Aug 1857, Fullarton Twp., Perth Co., ON, CAN
Census Canada1861, Blanshard, Perth, ON, CAN Age: 3
Census Canada1871, Fullarton, Perth South, ON, CAN Age: 13
Census Canada1881, Fullarton, Perth South, ON, CAN Age: 23
Census Canada1891, Zorra, Oxford Co., ON, CAN Age: 33
Census Canada1901, Oxford District, ON, CAN Age: 43
Census Canada1921, Zorra East Twp., Oxford Co., ON, CAN Age: 63
Burial1942, St. Mary’s, Perth Co., ON, CAN
MemoSt. Mary’s Cemetery
Death9 Mar 1942, Hickson, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., ON, CAN6, The Toronto (ON, CAN) Star 3/9/1942 Age: 84
Religion1861, F.C.
Occupation1891, cheese Maker
FatherAlexander Bothwell (1832-1902)
MotherMary Amanda Skillen (1835-1894)
Marriage17 Jan 1883, Fullarton Twp., Perth Co., ON, CAN2201
SpouseHelen (Or Ellen) Clark
Birth27 Feb 1859, Upper CAN
Census Canada1891, Zorra, Oxford CO., ON, CAN Age: 31
Census USA1901, Oxford District, ON, CAN Age: 41
Census Canada1921, Zorra East Twp., Oxford Co., ON, CAN Age: 61
Death24 Jun 1952, Inwood, Lambton Co., ON, CAN4, The Toronto (ON, CAN) Star 6/26/1952 Age: 93
BurialSt. Mary’s, Perth Co., ON, CAN
MemoSt. Mary’s Cemetery
Religion1891, Presbyterian
FatherRobert Clark
MotherJanet Mossman
Children
Birth23 Oct 1883, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., ON, CAN2203
Census Canada1891, Zorra, Oxford CO., ON, CAN Age: 7
Census Canada1901, Oxford District, ON, CAN Age: 17
Death7 Oct 1956, Toronto, York Co., ON, CAN4, Toronto (ON, CAN) Star 10/9/1956 Age: 72
Burial10 Oct 1956, Toronto, York Co., ON, CAN
SpouseEvelyn Maud Bassett (1883-1916)
Marriage20 Jun 1908, Toronto, York Co., ON, CAN2201
SpouseMary Helen Thompson (1888-1950)
Marriage28 May 1917, Avalon, Allegheny Co., PA, USA5, Pittsburgh (PA) Daily Post 5/29/1917 Page 12
ChildrenMary Katherine
Birth1 Feb 1886, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., ON, CAN2018
Census Canada1891, Zorra, Oxford CO., ON, CAN Age: 4
Census Canada1901, Oxford District, ON, CAN Age: 14
Census Canada1921, Woodstock, ON, CAN Age: 34
Census USA1930, Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI, USA Age: 43
Census USA1940, Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI, USA Age: 53
SpouseLaura L. Motter (1890-1986)
Marriage24 Sep 1910, Hickson, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., ON, CAN2201
Birth15 Feb 1886, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., ON, CAN2203
BirthApr 1890, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., ON, CAN
Census Canada1891, Zorra, Oxford CO., ON, CAN Age: <1
Death23 Jun 1894, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., ON, CAN2200 Age: 4
BurialSt. Marys, Perth Co., ON, CAN
MemoSt. Marys Cemetery
Birth12 Apr 1894, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., ON, CAN2203
Census Canada1901, Oxford District, ON, CAN Age: 6
Census Canada1921, Toronto, York Co., ON, CAN Age: 26
Burial1964, Woodstock, Oxford Co., ON, CAN
MemoPresbyterian Cemetery
Death1 Feb 1964, Chatham, Arenteuil, QC, CAN Age: 69
SpouseWillis Henry Hohner (1885-1956)
Marriage11 Apr 1914, Dickson, Oxford Co., ON, CAN2201
ChildrenEthel Gertrude (ca1916-)
Birth28 Nov 1898, Hickson, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., ON, CAN2203
Census Canada1901, Oxford District, ON, CAN Age: 2
Census Canada1911, Oxford District, ON, CAN Age: 12
Census Canada1921, Toronto, York Co., ON, CAN Age: 22
Census USA1940, New York City, NY, USA Age: 41
Naturalization1 Apr 1957, New York City, NY, USA Age: 58
Death3 May 1985, New York City, NY, USA Age: 86
BurialWoodstock, Oxford Co., ON, CAN
MemoPresbyterian Cemetery
Notes for Helen (Or Ellen) Clark
1891 census 1st name given as Ellen
On birth register for son, John Alexander, her name also given as Ellen.
On marriage record for Robert, given name listed as Helen
On marriage record for Ethel, given name listed as Helen
On birth register for son, John Alexander, her name also given as Ellen.
On marriage record for Robert, given name listed as Helen
On marriage record for Ethel, given name listed as Helen
Notes for Mary Janet (Child 6)
Educated at the Toronto School of Art, the Toronto Conservatory of Music, and in Salzburg, Austria, she was a soprano who performed in Holland, Switzerland, Austria, France, England, and throughtout the United States. She was the only internationally recognized Liedersinger born and trained in North America. She appeared on BBC radio and had her own show, “The Mary Bothwell Show” in New York City.
She also as an accomplished painter with her work in flower paintings exhibited in the Swiss paviloions at World Fairs and a variety of universiteis and galleries in the United States.
Was president of the Canadian Women’s Club in New York and was active in a scholarship fund for promising young Canadian artists.
For seven consecutive years she was named one of America’s “best hatted” women and was elected to the “hat wearers” hall of fame due to her passion for hats and her large collection thereof.
She also collected toy elephants and had more than 1,000 in her collection.
She also as an accomplished painter with her work in flower paintings exhibited in the Swiss paviloions at World Fairs and a variety of universiteis and galleries in the United States.
Was president of the Canadian Women’s Club in New York and was active in a scholarship fund for promising young Canadian artists.
For seven consecutive years she was named one of America’s “best hatted” women and was elected to the “hat wearers” hall of fame due to her passion for hats and her large collection thereof.
She also collected toy elephants and had more than 1,000 in her collection.