Charles Dobbin Trimble
ID # 2972, (1855-1934)
| Baptism | Charles Dobbin Trimble was baptized on 8 March 1855 at Burford, Brant Co.. |
| Marriage | He married Lucinda Jerusha Lawrason, daughter of Titus Geer Lawrason and Mary Ellen Van Every, on 2 June 1880 at Burford, Ontario. Marriage reg. 001199-80 Burford, Brant Co. Charles Trimble, 26, bachelor, yeoman, born Ontario, residing Burford. Parents James and Elizabeth Trimble. Lucinda Lawrason, 23, spinster, born Ontario, residing Burford. Parents Titus and Helen Lawrason. Witnesses Archibald Trimble and Josie Lawrason, all of Burford Tp., Brant Co., Ontario. On 2nd June 1880 at Burford, Ont. The groom was Church of England and the bride Methodist Episcopal. Clergyman Rev. B. Crichton. |
| Death | He died on 22 March 1934 at Dunnville, Haldimand Co., at age 79. |
| Burial | He was buried on 25 March 1934 at Dunnville Riverside Cemetery. |
| Note | Less than a month after the birth of son Archibald Lawrason Trimble, Lucinda died. Charles did remarry, though not until 9th May 1891 in Welland to Minna, or Minnie, Foster. Charles' mother was still living at the time of the 1891 census and she is present with Charles and Archibald in Welland. She likely lived with Charles and took care of his son, at least until his marriage. By the time of the 1901 census, Charles was in Dunnville. They had with them their daughter Eileen, born in 1896. The 1911 census suggests another daughter, though the writing is indistinct. Death reg. 016552-34 Dunnville, Haldimand Co. Charles Dobbin Trimble, died March 22, 1934, at Haldimand War Memorial Hospital at Dunnville, Ontario. Born Ontario, March 8, 1855. Age 79 years and 14 days. Salesman of farm implements. Residing at place of death 40 years and in the province for life. Parents James Trimble and Elizabeth Clark, both born Ireland. The informant was Mrs. C.D. Trimble, Alder Street, Dunnville, wife. Cause of death embolism of lung; contributary cause severe burns, fell on gas heater while alone. Burial March 25, 1934, at Dunnville Riverside Cemetery. Nowhere has a record been found showing the place of Charles' birth. His family, however, was in Burford Township at the time of the 1851 census with their older children. By the time of the 1861 census, they are still in Burford and by this time Charles is with them. |
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2020 |