George Agnew
ID # 8259, (1896-1932)
| Birth | George Agnew was born on 16 November 1896 at Sullivan Twp., Grey Co.. |
| Marriage | He married Verne Katharina Harbach, daughter of Peter W. Harbach and Susan Laumann, on 17 August 1923 at Elmwood, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co.. Mrge reg. 011910-23 Elmwood, Grey Co. George Agnew, 26 bachelor, farmer, Presbyterian. Born and residing Township of Sullivan. Parents Walter Agnew and Ellen Pampreen. Verna Katherine Harbach, 23, spinster, Presbyterian. Born Neustadt, residing Elmwood. Witnesses Herbert J. Harbach and Alma Leckie, both of Elmwood. On 17th August, 1923, at Elmwood in the County of Grey, by S. G. Steele, B.A., Elmwood, Ont., Presbyterian. The groom's father was born in Brant County, Ont. The bride's father was born in Grey County, Ont. Elmwood sits on the border of Brant Township of Bruce County and Bentinck Township of Grey County. Some addresses are shown as Elmwood in Bruce and some in Grey, but since both the license portion of the marriage record and the minister's endoresements place the marriage in Elmwood, Grey County, it is shown as such here. |
| Death | He died in 1932. |
| Burial | He was buried at Chesley Cemetery, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co.. |
| Note | Birth reg. 015270-97 Sullivan Twp., Grey Co. George Agnew born Nov. 16, 1896. Parents Walter Agnew, farmer, and Ellen 'Pamperin'. Physician none. Informant Walter Agnew. Filed March 4, 1897. A death registration for George has not been found. His year of death is taken from the inscription on his gravestone in Chesley Cemetery, a photograph of which is to be found on CanGenWeb. George and Vernie are buried with George's parents, Walter and Ellen. Her maiden name is shown to be Pampreen. |
| Last Edited | 9 Sep 2020 |