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James Claffy

Joanne Louise Yeager

David E Hill

1780-1 April 1860

5 December 1932-6 April 2003

24 July 1925-23 March 2001

David E. Hill

David E. Hill, 70, of Hinsdale, Ill., and Bellaire, died peacefully April 6,
2003, after battling cancer.
Mr. Hill was born in Oak Park, Ill., Dec. 5, 1932, the son of Frederick A.
Hill Jr. and Helen M. Flack.
He attended the University of Illinois where he was a member of Alpha Delta
Phi fraternity. After graduating in 1956, with a degree in mechanical
engineering, he married Judith J. Hedge of Jamestown, Ind., June 30, 1966.
The couple moved to Aberdeen, Md., where Mr. Hill was stationed with the
United States Army as a lieutenant. Following his discharge, Mr. Hill and
his wife moved to Hinsdale and started a family.
Mr. Hill worked in sales at Mack Trucks for 17 years and was a real estate
investor in Hinsdale and northern Michigan. He spent summers at the family
home on Torch Lake, where his family has vacationed since 1897.
Mr. Hill was a lifelong classic boat enthusiast. As a youth he raced
outboard motor boats.
In recent years, he was active in the Masons and Shriners, and volunteered
with the Meals-on-Wheels program.
Mr. Hill is survived by Judith, his wife of 46 years; sons David Jr. of
Bellaire, Steven (Jill) of Lake Forest, Ill., and John (Michelle) of Little
Rock, Ark.; grandchildren Elizabeth, Olivia, and Peter Hill of Lake Forest,
and Ethan Hill of Little Rock.
Services were April 10 at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Commission on
Aging or Helena Township Library.

From the Newmarket Era 6 April 1860, page 3:

Died-In Newmarket, on the 30th ult., Mr John Raper aged 80 Years.

In Newmarket, on the 1st inst., at the residence of his son Mr. Thos. Claffy, after a painful illness.  Mr. James Claffy, late of King's Co, Ireland aged 80 years-thus passed away within two days of each other, two of the oldest inhabitants in our village.

Joanne Louise Yeager, 75, of Rancho Mirage died March 23, 2001, in Palm Desert.She was born July 4, 1925, to George C. and Pauline Louise Klett Knoll in Oak Park, Ill. She married Ralph O. Yeager in Hinsdale, Ill.She was a real-estate agent for 20 years and a volunteer in the emergency room at Eisenhower Medical Center.She is survived by her husband, Ralph of Rancho Mirage; her daughter, Diane Stephens of Palm Desert; three stepsons, Peter of Boston, and Riff and Jan of Minneapolis; her stepdaughter, Tina Beckley of Boulder, Colo.; her brother, George C. Knoll of Mesa, Ariz.; and 10 grandchildren.Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, at Serenity Chapel, Palm Springs Mortuary, Cathedral City.Inurnment will be in Palm Springs Mausoleum, Cathedral City, under the direction of Palm Springs Mortuary.The family suggests donations to the Cancer Society and Heart Association.

Thomas Claffy

March 1830-9 December 1862

From the Newmarket Era 12 Dec 1862 page 2:

Died:  In Nermarket, on the 9th inst., Mr Thomas Claffy, -Aged 30 years and 9 months.

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James Sutluff Claffy

1858-4 June 1860

2 January 1862-22 April 1862

1854-21 March 1891

From the Newmarket Era June 8, 1860:

Died, in Newmarket, on the 4th inst., James Sutluff, eldest son of Mr. Thomas Claffy, aged about 2 years.

From the Newmarket Era April 25, 1862

Died, in Newmarket, on the 22nd inst, Ann Rose, infant daughter of Mr. Thomas Claffy, aged about 4 months.

From the Newmarket Era March 27, 1891

Davison-At the residence of her sister in Barrie, on the 21st inst., Catherine V.C. Davison, youngest daughter of the late John Davison, formerly of Newmarket in her 36th year.

After a long illness, Miss Kate Davison passed peacefully away.  Deceased was a devout member of Trinity Church and a teacher in the Sabbath School.  Her many good qualities won for her the love and respect of her many friends, who will be sorry to learn of her death.  The remians were brought to Newmarket monday morning and interred at Pleasent view Cemetary.

From: The Antrim County News
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Margaret Davison Alexander

Annie Davison Clark

John Davison

25 January 1838-20 April 1870

October 1845-9 October 1925

21 May 1807-2 September 1878

From the Newmarket Era September 6, 1878

Death of Mr. John Davison

It is our painful duty this week to record the demise of a gentleman well-known to a wide circle in this section-Mr. John Davison, for may years a resident of Newmarket, but latterly of Toronto-which sad event took place early on Monday last-aged 71 years.  The body was brought to Newmarket the next day, per train, and intered in the cemetary here-Rev. A.H. Baldwin, of Toronto, officiating according to the rites of the Church of England.  Deceased was a native of the county Tyrone, Ireland, and came to this country a few years before the rebellion of 1837.  during his long residence in this village, he maintained a reputation of strict probity-took an active interest in those matters of public concern, affecting the progress of the place, was several times elected a member of the council; and by wise discretion and prudence, kept largely aloof from the strong sectional squabbles which characterized our Municipal proceedings during the early years of incorporation.  He was a man of considerable information and, although of social temperment and disposition, was, withal, modest and unpretending, which some people would like to consider reserve.

In politics deceased was a reformer, but not of so pronounced a type as those who take amore lively interest therein. After confederation his sypathies were with those members of the party who took office under Sir John A MacDonald; but since his removal to Toronto we understand he has taken little or no interest in matters of this kind.

Personally, deceased enjoyed the confidence of many warm friends in this section of the country; and as he took up his residence and engaged in business here when this part of North York was comparitively new he enjoyed the personal aquaintance of most of the older inhabitants in the country surronding Newmarket.

Deceased leaves a wife, seven children and quite a number of other relatives to mourn his demise, who have heartfelt sympathy of this community in their painful and sad bereavement.

From the Newmarket Era October 23, 1925:

The Passing of Another of Our Oldest Residents.

The death of Mrs. Charles Henry Clark was recorded in  our last week's Era but through an oversight an obituary was
omitted, which we regret as Mrs. Clark was one of the oldest residents of the town who delighted to talk of the early
days and the good influence many persons had on her early life, especially Rev. Canon Ramsay and Mr. Marling, principal of the old grammar school.

The late Mrs. Clark was a daughter of the late John and Ann Davison and was born in Newmarket 80 years ago.  After passing through the public school she was one of the first pupils to attend the grammer school on Lot street when it was first opened.  Four years after her marriage to Mr. Charles Henry Clark she removed to Barrie with her husband where they resided for 38 years and then they returned to Newmarket.

She was intensely interested in her native town, especially when recalling the events of the early days and the people of long ago. Failing in health and advancing in years put her out of touch with residents of the present day, but many citizens will recall her loveable character , kindly disposition and cheerful outlook on life and will keenly mourn her passing away. She was the mother of the late Dr. Charlie Clark who was chairman of the public school board and a most popular and useful citizen.

In addition to her husband, four children survive-Lenore Clark, New York USA, Thaddeus Clark, Los Angeles, California, Frederick A Clark, Winnipeg, Mrs. George Norris, Newmarket and several grandchildren.

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, Oct 13, at her late residence, Park Ave, the funeral service at the home and the grave being conducted by Rev Canon McGongle, rector of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Newmarket, and interment was in Newmarket Cemetary.  The pall-bearers were:  Messers William Keith, John Collins, Harry Marshall, B.W. Hunter, F.A.M. Lister and J. F. Harvey.

From the Newmarket Era April 29, 1870

Died-in Newmarket on the 28 inst, Margaret-the beloved wife of Mr. Robert Alexander principal of Newmarket Common School aged 32 years 8 months and 4 days.

Helen Williams
Moran

Reid Funeral Home
14 Russell Street , Leamington, Ontario
N8H 1T8

Helen was the wife of John
Davison's grand-nephew,
Prosser L. Moran

Moran, Helen, 75 years, passed away peacefully, on Sunday September 7, 2003 at the Sun Parlor Home for Seniors. Formerly of Pickwick Ave. Beloved wife of Prosser. Dear mother of Wendy Martynuik and Stephen, Burlington; John Moran and Cheryl Phipps, Kingsville; Terry Moran, Edmonton. Cherished and loved grandma of Sunnie, Jay, Sean, RaeLynn, Richard, Nancy, Sabrina, Stephanie and great grandma of Joshua and Terrian. Dear sister of Evelyn Mackenzie and James, Leamington; Jean Gonzalez and Mike, Puerto Vallarta. Nieces and nephews also survive. Predeceased by her parents John and Cordelia Williams. Helen was an active member of the First Baptist Church Leamington,  a member of the Leamington Parkinson Group, a founding member of the Winnifred Pascall Mission Circle and was involved with C.G.I.T. at the First Baptist Church for 25 years. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington (326-2631) on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service to celebrate Helen's life, from the First Baptist Church, Leamington on Thursday September 11, 2003 at 11 a.m. Pastor K. Duncan officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made by cheque to the Parkinson Society of Canada or First Baptist Church Building Fund would be appreciated. Friends may send condolences at www.funeral-cast.com.