Weedmark

(submitted by Barb Hyatt)

William Weedmark (1848–1939) was born near Ottawa. He married his first wife, Delilah Delbor, in New York in 1867. They moved to Warwick two years later, where they farmed. William and Delilah raised four children, all of whom left the Warwick area.

Following the death of Delilah, William married Mary Jane Jones (1867–1919) in 1889. Eight children resulted from this marriage. Mrs. George Westgate and Mrs. Cecil Hayward remained in the Watford area. Their daughter Ida Myrtle married Ray Dennis (1894–), who became Mayor of the City of London.

William was a farmer. In his younger days he cleared the bush in preparation for crops. Later he cut wood in large quantities, to be sold to the railroad for firing the old wood-burner engines. At 90 years old he was still able to split wood for his fire.

William played the violin and loved to entertain. He entertained his family at his 90^th birthday party. He lived in the Watford area for 44 years, moving to Strathroy in 1913.

William Weedmark. Courtesy B Hyatt.

Chapter 24 of 25 - Weedmark Family

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