Eleanor Butler
ID # 8702, (1874-1972)
| Birth | Eleanor Butler was born on 11 October 1874 at Windham Twp., Norfolk Co.. |
| Marriage | She married John Alexander Aitchison, son of John Robertson Aitchison and Jane Hamilton, on 19 October 1896 at Waterloo Township, Waterloo Co.. Mrge reg. 012784-96 Waterloo Township, Waterloo Co. John A. Aitchison, 22, bachelor, laborer, Presbyterian. Born Princeton, residing Brantford. Parents John and Jane Aitchison. Eleanor Butler, 22, spinster, Presbyterian. Born Norwich, residing Brantford. Parents Francis and Catherine Butler. Witnesses David M. Aitchison of Brantford, and Mary Lily Aitchison (place of residence not given.) At Waterloo Township on October 19th, 1896, by H. F. Thomas. By License. The handwriting on the marriage registration is such that it appears as if Eleanor's last name was Bulter. It is safe to say that 'Butler' is correct, for John and Eleanor are buried with both John and Eleanor's parents. The transcription of Mt. Hope Cemetery in Brantford makes that clear. |
| Death | She died in 1972. |
| Burial | She was buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County. |
| Note | Birth reg. 015447-74 Windham Twp., Norfolk Co. Eleanor Butler born 11th October, 1874. Parents Francis Butler, laborer, and Catherine Wilson. Physician Dr. Sparrow. Informant F. Butler. The above registration was filed by Eleanor's father, apparently, on 20th October, 1874. The child's name was given as Elam and he was then marked as being male. In 1955, Eleanor herself filed a correction, at the least to her name, but also, apparently, to her date of birth. The month and year remained the same, but whatever the date of birth might have been given originally, it is overwritten by the number 11. On her marriage registration, Eleanor shows her place of birth as Norwich, whether the village or the township (in Oxford County). It does appear clear enough that she was actually born in Windham Township of Norfolk County. The family probably got around, for the 1881 census shows the family to be in Burford Township of Brant County. Francis, Eleanor's father, is shown as a stump puller. |
| Last Edited | 15 Jul 2021 |