Person:Michael White (9)

Highly Respected Citizen Passed Away^S4

Another old and highly respected citizen of Collingwood passed away on Thursday, when Michael White entered into eternal rest at his home on Walnut Street. He had been in good health until last Saturday when he became suddenly ill. On Sunday he was seized by paralysis from the effects of which he did not recover, passing away on Thursday morning just before noon.

The deceased, who was in his 83rd year, was born in Toronto on July 4th, 1847. He spent his younger days in that city and later took up residence at redwing. On February 28th, 1871 (sic,) he was married to Fannie Grey and together they farmed at Redwing for twenty-four years. Thirty-four years ago they moved into Collingwood where they have since resided.

Mr. White was always a kindly and loveable character and highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends. He did not take part in public life bust was a quiet disposition. He was a true Christian and a faithful and consistent member of Trinity United Church, the services of which he regularly attended, occupying as usual his seat on the Sunday proceeding his illness.

Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Albert at home and Fred, who resides on Birch Street, and four daughters, Amelia at home, Mrs. James E. General of Hamilton, Mrs. Isaac Brock of Nottawa and Mrs. Frank Hutchison of Heathcote. One son, Frank, died in 1925. He is survived by a brother George in Detroit and a sister, Mrs. David White of Thornbury. A brother William died in November, 1928, and a sister, Mary Ann in 1911.

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 William White household, in Grey, Canada West, United Province of Canada. 1861 Census of Canada. (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada)
   Page 23 lines 25 - 31, 14 Jan 1861.

   William White, married in 1844, age 48, farmer, W. Meth., log house, one storey, one family in the house; Page 23 line 25
   Amelia (White), married in 1844, age 48, born in England; Page 23 line 26
   Mary A (White), age 16; Page 23, Line 27
   Michael (White) age 14, labourer, born in Canada; Page 23 line 28
   Frances (White) age 10, born in Canada; Page 23 line 29
   William (White) age 9, born in Canada; Page 23 line 30
   George (White) age 6 born in Canada; Page 23 line 31

2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Michael White household, in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. 1901 Census of Canada. (Library and Archives Canada)
   Page 11, 31 Mar 1901.

   ON SIMCOE (North/Nord) (#114) Subdistrict: Collingwood (Town/Ville) b-6

   17 109 White Michael M Head M Jul 4 1847 53 Ont r English Canadian Methodist Gen(eral) labor Cemetry (sic)
   18 109 White Frances F Wife M Jan 19 1850 50 England 1855 English Canadian Methodist
   19 109 White Frederick M Son S Dec 6 1886 14 Ont r English Canadian Methodist
   20 109 White Albert M Son S Sep 28 1889 11 Ont r English Canadian Methodist
   21 109 White Lucy F Daughter S Jun 10 1881 19 Ont r English Canadian Methodist
   22 109 White Amelia F Daughter S May 5 1875 26 Ont r English Canadian Methodist

3. ↑ ^3.0 3.1 William White household, in Grey, Canada West, United Province of Canada. 1851 Census of Canada. (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada)
   12 Jan 1852.

   Name: Michael White
   Gender: Male
   Age: 5
   Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
   Birthplace: Canada West
   Province: Canada West (Ontario)
   District: Grey County
   District Number: 11
   Sub-District: Collingwood
   Sub-District Number: 86
   Page: 11
   Line: 45
   Roll: C_11723
   Schedule: A
   Household Members
   William White
   Amelia White
   Mary Ann White
   Michael White
   Frances White

4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2} Compiler: Theresa Fruhwirth. Modified Register for William S White. (Sep 16, 2008).
   16 Sep 2008.
5. ↑ compiled by Jeff Stewart and Sherilyn Bell. Grey County Marriages - Marriage Registrations for Grey, Ontario from 1869 to 1873. (1997 by Winfield Publishing Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
   Page 89 - reference p.71 #[2], 1872.

   Name: Michael White
   Death Date: 28 Nov 1929
   Death Location: Simcoe
   Gender: Male
   Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
   Birth Location: Toronto Ont

6. ↑ Michael White & Fanny Gray, in Ontario, Canada. Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1801-1928. (Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Archives of Ontario)
   1872.

   Name: Michael White
   Birth Place: Gore of Toronto
   Age: 24
   Estimated Birth Year: abt 1848
   Father Name: William White
   Mother Name: Amelia White
   Spouse Name: Fanny Gray
   Spouse's Age: 21
   Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1851
   Spouse Birth Place: Wittshire England
   Spouse Father Name: Charles Gray
   Spouse Mother Name: Mary Joan Gray
   Marriage Date: 28 Feb 1872
   Marriage Place: Grey
   Marriage County: Grey
   Family History Library Microfilm: MS932_6

7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1 7.2} Michael White, in Ontario, Canada. Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-ongoing. (Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Archives of Ontario)
   1929.

   Name: Michael White
   Death Date: 28 Nov 1929
   Death Location: Simcoe
   Gender: Male
   Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
   Birth Location: Toronto Ont

8.   Michael WHITE, 24, r. Collingwood, b. Gore of Toronto, bachelor, farmer, Wesleyan Methodist, s/o William & Amelia WHITE, married Fanny GRAY, 21, r. Collingwood twp., b. Wiltshire, England, spinster, Wesleyan Methodist, d/o Charles & Mary Joan GRAY. Wit. William WHITE, jnr. & Betsy ATKINS, Collingwood twp. 28 Feb 1872, Thornbury, James ANDERSON, license. [Collingwood];