Author Topic: John Webber - born early 1900's - worked for City of Toronto  (Read 5392 times)

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Re: John Webber - born early 1900's - worked for City of Toronto
« Reply #9 on: Tuesday 19 May 15 22:17 BST (UK) »
Today is the first time I saw this associated anc tree.
2nd marriage for John Webber Sr. perplexing - as noted - apparently widower upon death in 1925

His son John Webber - whom married Violette Potter - is the greater mystery - in terms of how his life unfolded - including when he died.
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Re: John Webber - aka John Henratty (born 1906) - worked for City of Toronto
« Reply #10 on: Monday 27 July 15 22:43 BST (UK) »
Some new information now discovered re: John Webber
To review:
He married in Toronto (1927) to Violette Potter - as per marriage certificate
Parents listed as:
Father -  John Webber - now confirmed he died in 1925
Mother - Ellen Henratty - now confirmed she died in 1919
Both are buried in Mount Hope cemetery where their daughter was buried upon her death in 1953

Furthermore, in the early 1950's John and Violette were now assuming the last name "Henratty".
Thus at some point after 1927 and before around 1950, they started using the maiden name of John Webber's mother. As well, confirmed John & Violette had at least 3 children and were still living in Toronto in the early to mid 1950's.

His sister, Margaret Webber, on her wedding certificate, had the spelling of the mother's maiden name as Hanratty. Ellen Henratty (or Hanratty) was also known as Nellie Henratty.

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Re: John Webber - born early 1900's - worked for City of Toronto
« Reply #11 on: Tuesday 28 July 15 05:13 BST (UK) »
Hi,

Violet's obituary is in the Toronto Star, March 10, 1961,page 32.  She is listed as Violet Henratty. 
She died on March 9 1961 at the East General Hospital in Toronto.  Violet Potter, wife of the late John W Henratty.  Mother of sons R and E, daughters M and J (won't post full names in case still living).   Sister of Mrs Dorothy Osborne and Mrs Marie Bradbury.  Interment Pine Hills Cemetery.

RK

PS - Not seeing an obit for John yet

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Re: John Webber - born early 1900's - worked for City of Toronto
« Reply #12 on: Tuesday 28 July 15 06:29 BST (UK) »
Margaret's obit in the Toronto Star on Dec 9, 1953, page 39
She died at her home on Dec 9 1953.  Margaret Webber, wife of the late James Brady.  She had 4 children (same names as in the tree that Sandra found - Reply #3).  She was in her 40th year.  Interment Mount Hope.

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Re: John Webber - born early 1900's - worked for City of Toronto
« Reply #13 on: Tuesday 28 July 15 14:43 BST (UK) »
Thanks RK,
Definitely the correct Violette Henratty, as the sisters listed are a match.
Regards,
Mike
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