Elizabeth Newcombe
ID # 8741, (1855-1930)
| Father | Nelson Newcombe (1812-1865) |
| Mother | Veronica (Franey) Kinsey (1825-1857) |
| Baptism | Elizabeth Newcombe was baptized in 1855 at Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Co.. |
| Marriage | She married Thomas Tilt, son of William Tilt and Caroline Cosens, on 26 October 1915 at Preston, Waterloo Co., Ontario. Mrge reg. 015988-15 Preston, Waterloo Co. Thomas Tilt, 75, widower, gentleman. Religious denomination not given. Born Blair, residing Guelph. Parents William Tilt and Caroline Cosens. Elizabeth Newcombe, 60, spinster, Baptist. Born Ayr, residing Preston. Parents Nelson Newcombe and Tisaney (or Franey) Kinsey. (Given name of mother poorly written.) Witnesses Mrs. J. A. Ohlman, Preston, and Mrs. J. H. Carter of Twin City Survey. On 26th October, 1915, at Preston (Twin City Survey), by G. H. Sneyd of Preston, Baptist. |
| Death | She died on 29 November 1930 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario. |
| Burial | She was buried on 1 December 1930 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario. |
| Note | For Elizabeth's year of birth, 1855 approximately, we draw on the 1861 census in Waterloo Township. Her parents are deceased and she is living with her grandmother Kinsey. She is shown as age 7 as of her next birthday. She may have been born as early as 1854. The 1871 census shows Elizabeth Newcomb, age 16, in Galt. She is with her sister Barbara in the household of Benjamin Burkhoulder. Her grandmother, Elizabeth Kinzie (Kinsey), age 64, is living in the previous household with John and Mary Leaster. Elizabeth Kinsey is shown as a teacher. In 1881, Elizabeth Newcomb, age 25, is in the household of Henry and Sarah Clarke in Toronto. In 1891, Elizabeth is still with Henry and Sarah Clarke, though by this time they are in Ingersoll. Elizabeth has yet to be found again until the 1921 census where she is located in Ingersoll. Death reg. 008569-30 Toronto, York Co. Elizabeth Newcomb Tilt died November 29th, 1930, age 76. Her place of death, also her residence, is shown as 149 Balsam Ave. in Toronto. Widowed. Born Ontario. Date of birth November 19, year not given. Lady (retired). At place of death 2 years. Father Nelson Newcombe, mother's last name Kinzie, both said to be born in England. Physician C. W. Charlton of Toronto. Informant illeg. Allison, 61 Pine Crescent, nephew. Burial Mt. Pleasant Cemetery December 1, 1930. Elizabeth's dates of death and burial agree with the Mount Pleasant Cemetery page for 1930. She was buried in a plot owned by Henry B. Clarke of 149 Balsam Ave. Henry was the husband of Elizabeth's sister Sarah. The Clarke name is generally spelled with an E on census forms, but without the E on the family gravestone in Mount Pleasant. |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2022 |