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Event Date : Saturday, December 11, 1954
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Bradford, Ont.
Community : Bradford
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Description : A life-long resident of West Gwillimbury, Mrs. W. J. Faris passed away at her home, following a brief illness, on Saturday, December 11.Mrs. Faris was born at Gilford, 78 years ago, a daughter of the late William and Eliza Nesbitt. She spent her early life at Gilford and in 1901 married the late William James Faris. During the first years of their married life Mr. and Mrs. Faris resided in the Scotch Settlement before moving to the farm on which they spent the rest of their lives.Mrs. Faris was a member of Bradford Presbyterian Church and an Honorary Member of the W.M.S. of that church.The deceased is survived by three sons and three daughters, namely, Gilbert of Nobleton; Clarence of Cedarburg, Wis.; Wilfred at home; Mrs. Howard Constable (Dorothy) of Orillia; Mrs. Grenville Halbert (Mildred) of Newton Robinson; and Mrs. Jack Went (Marjorie) of Orillia; eleven grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Hughes of Cookstown and Mrs. Geo. F. Bowles of Bradford. She was predeceased by one granddaughter, Sharon Constable; one sister, Mrs. McCullough (Annie); and seven brothers, George D., James H., Wm. John, Thos Henry, Robert F., Wellington and Edwin.Of a quiet and home loving disposition, Mrs. Faris' interests were with her family during recent years. Her family was devoted to her and the old home has been visited regularly by them and their families.The funeral was held from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home on Monday afternoon to Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. A. C. G. Muir, Presbyterian Church moderator.The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, namely, William Bowles, Grenville Hughes, Emerson Faris, Dalton Banting, Matthew Meher and Herschell Nesbitt.

Event Date : Saturday, December 11, 1954
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Bradford, Ont.
Community : Bradford
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Description : Died at her home, Bradford. Beloved wife of the late William James Faris and dear mother of Gilbert, Nobleton; Clarence, Cedarburg, Wisc.; Wilfred at home; Dorothy (Mrs. Howard Constable), Orillia; Mildred (Mrs. Grenville Halbert), Newton Robinson, Ont., and Marjorie (Mrs. Jack Went), Orillia. Rested at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Simcoe St., Bradford, for service on Tues. Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Wednesday, February 16, 1949
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Brantford
Community : Other - Bradford
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Description : At his home on Mount Pleasant Rd., Brantford, at age 58 years. Was born in Bradford, resided in Brantford for the past 29 years. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Faris. Brother of Mrs. John Gibson, Toronto, and Dr. M.N. Faris, Brantford. Funeral held Monday at 1 pm, interment Aurora Cemetery. Cousins are Mrs. F. Wood and Murray Faris of Bradford, and Robert Sinclair of Churchill. Member of United Church.

Event Date : Wednesday, February 13, 1901
Event Type : Marriage
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Community : West Gwillimbury
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Description : Mr. Will Faris, son of Mr. James Faris, of the Scotch Settlement, to Sarah, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Nesbitt of West Gwillimbury.The wedding took place at the residence of the bride's parents.The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.B. Morely, Rector of Bradford.

Event Date : Wednesday, September 24, 1902
Event Type : Death
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Description : Died at the County House of Refuge (Beeton?).Formerly of West Gwillimbury.Brother of Robert Faris, of the Scotch Line, West Gwillimbury.Age: 68 years.

Event Date : Monday, May 01, 1944
Event Type : Death
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Community : Other - Bradford
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Description : Husband of Sarah E. Nesbitt of Bradford died at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto in his 75th year. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.Additional information in The Bradford Witness, May 10, 1944, page 6.

Event Date : Saturday, May 01, 1954
Event Type : Marriage
Municipality : West Allis, Wis.
Community : Other - Bradford
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Description : Shirley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Jenks of West Allis, Wis., to Wm. James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Faris of Cedarburg, Wis. The wedding took place at Mount Hope Lutheran Church in West Allis. Rev. Einar Larson officiated.Mrs. Joseph Schmid, Jr., of West Allis was maid of honour for her sister. The bridegroom's sister, Jean Faris, was a bridal aide with the bride's cousin, Claudine Gabrilska. The flower girl was Susan Seppanen, and the ring-bearer was Walter Bartelt. Serving as best man was Edwin Fiedler of Pewaukee, Wis. The ushers were Ray Jung, Jr., of Cedarburg, Wis., and Joseph Schmid, Jr. of West Allis, Wis.Wm. James Faris attended the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.