William Watson Butcher

M, b. 4 October 1902
FatherJohn William Butcher b. 28 Jun 1878, d. 21 Aug 1930
MotherFlorence Elizabeth Bacon b. 26 Jun 1877, d. 30 Nov 1943
Birth*William Watson Butcher was born on 4 October 1902 at 50 Westcott Street, Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. John William Butcher was listed as the informant on the birth certiifcate.1,2,3,4,5,6 
(Son) CensusWilliam Watson Butcher appeared on the census of 1911 as the son of John William Butcher at Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 9, Range 8, West of the 3rd Meridian, Kincaid, Pinto Creek No. 75, Saskatchewan, Canada.2 
(Son) CensusWilliam Watson Butcher appeared on the census of 1916 as the son of John William Butcher at Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 9, Range 8, West of the 3rd Meridian, Kincaid, Pinto Creek No. 75, Saskatchewan, Canada.3 
OccupationWilliam Watson Butcher was an auto mechanic in 1921 at Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.4 
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1921 as the son of John William Butcher at 85 Wolsely Street, Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.4 
Occupation*William Watson Butcher was a carpenter in 1925 at Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.5 
Residence*He lived in 1925 at 85 Wolsely Street, Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.5 
Marriage*He married Adelaide McIloney, daughter of Robert Carson McIloney and Elizabeth McColl, on 20 August 1925 at Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The wedding party included Arthur Benjamin Smith and Florence Greta Butcher.5 
(Informant) DeathWilliam Watson Butcher was listed as an informant on the death certificate of John William Butcher on 21 August 1930 at Nicholls Hospital, Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada; "combined sclerosis."7,8
OccupationWilliam Watson Butcher was a chauffeur for a private family in 1931 at Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.6 
ResidenceHe and Adelaide (McIloney) Butcher lived between 1931 and 1934 at 583 Walnut Street, Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.6,9 
Census*William Watson Butcher appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Adelaide (McIloney) Butcher on the census of 1931 at 583 Walnut Street, Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The household also included Muriel Butcher and Ronald Butcher.6 
OccupationWilliam Watson Butcher was a foreman in 1940 at Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.10 
Residence*He and Adelaide (McIloney) Butcher lived in 1940 at Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.10 
(Grantor) Property-SellFlorence Greta (Butcher) Campbell, Thomas Bernard Butcher, Jennie Mary Jane (Butcher) Hayes, William Watson Butcher, Adelaide (McIloney) Butcher, Annie Ethel Butcher, Gertrude Frances Butcher, Charles George Butcher and Merle Luvina (Wannamaker) Butcher, heir(s)-at-law of Mary Jane (Wills) Butcher sold 679 Stewart Street (679 Chemong Road in 2024), Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, on 22 April 1940 to Charles Theophilus Butcher and Jennie Frances (Butcher) Campbell "in consideration of natural love and affection and the sum of one dollar".10,11 
(Beneficiary) WillWilliam Watson Butcher was listed as a beneficiary in the will of Charles Theophilus Butcher dated 26 January 1965 at Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, and was bequeathed "all of my postage stamps and revenue stamps together with all books used in connection with the connection with my collection" and one-eighth of the residual of the estate.12 
(Executor) ProbateWilliam Watson Butcher was the executor of Charles Theophilus Butcher's estate on 5 July 1974 at Her Majesty's Surrogate Court of the County of Peterborough, Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada; $19,826.48.12 

Family

Adelaide McIloney b. c 1900
Marriage*William Watson Butcher married Adelaide McIloney, daughter of Robert Carson McIloney and Elizabeth McColl, on 20 August 1925 at Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The wedding party included Arthur Benjamin Smith and Florence Greta Butcher.5 
Children
Last Edited3 Sep 2024

Citations

  1. [S4773] Ontario Registrar General, Registrations of Births and Stillbirths, 1869-, William Watson Butcher registration no. 035058 (4 Oct 1902); digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 6 Jun 2024); citing microfilm MS 929, roll 160, Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
  2. [S5067] 1911 census of Canada, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, population schedule, district 211, subdistrict 45, p. 1, dwelling 9, family 9, J William Butcher household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 29 Jul 2024); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll T-20454.
  3. [S5070] 1916 Census of the Prairie Provinces, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, population schedule, district 30, subdistrict 03, p. 17, dwelling 198, family 207, J W Butcher household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 29 Jul 2024); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll T-21945.
  4. [S5071] 1921 census of Canada, Peterborough West, Ontario, population schedule, district 119, subdistrict 32, p. 2, dwelling 17, family 18, John Butcher household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 29 Jul 2024); citing Library and Archives Canada Series RG31.
  5. [S4778] Ontario marriage registrations, 20 Aug 1925, no. 017271, William Watson Butcher and Adelaide McIloney; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 7 Jun 2024); citing Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1926, MS932, roll 727, Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
  6. [S5158] 1931 census of Canada, Peterborough West, Ontario, population schedule, district 143, subdistrict 27, p. 17, dwelling 166, family 170, William Butcher household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 3 Sep 2024); citing Library and Archives Canada Series RG31.
  7. [S5072] Ontario Registrar General, Registrations of Deaths, 1869-, John William Butcher registration no. 029679 (21 Aug 1930); digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 29 Jul 2024); citing microfilm MS 935, roll 398, Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
  8. [S5073] "Obituary - John Butcher," The Peterborough Examiner, 25 Aug 1930, p. 12, col. 1.
  9. [S5159] Ontario Registrar General, Registrations of Deaths, 1869-, Joyce Barbara Ann Butcher registration no. 027837 (10 Nov 1934); digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 3 Sep 2024); citing microfilm MS 935, roll 491, Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
  10. [S4781] Peterborough, Ontario, Quit Claim Deed, instrument no. M36629, Lot 1 (part of ), Plan 107 (1941), Florence Campbell, Bernard Butcher, Jennie Hayes, Watson Butcher and Adelaide Butcher, his wife, Ethel Butcher, and Gertrude Butcher, heirs at law of Mary Jane Butcher to Charles Butcher and Jennie Campbell, 22 Apr 1940; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "PETERBOROUGH (LRO 45)" > "Documents" > "Instruments, Plans and Evidence", digital images (for a fee), ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 08 Jun 2024).
  11. [S4782] Peterborough, Ontario, Quit Claim Deed, instrument no. M36630, Lot 1 (part of ), Plan 107 (1941), George Butcher and Merle Butcher, his wife, heirs at law of Mary Jane Butcher to Charles Butcher and Jennie Campbell, 22 Apr 1940; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "PETERBOROUGH (LRO 45)" > "Documents" > "Instruments, Plans and Evidence", digital images (for a fee), ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 08 Jun 2024).
  12. [S5683] His Majesty's Surrogate Court of the County of Peterborough, "Charles Theophilus Butcher Estate File," no. 187-1974, bundle of 14 loose papers, Letters of Probate issued 05 Jul 1974; Archives of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.