William Wellington Embury

William Wellington Embury, 1866-1948

  • Born in Elma, Perth, Ontario.
  • In 1901 census, 36 years, married, three children, living in Stratford, Ont., occupation was carpenter.
  • In 1916 census, they were farming in Bow River, Alberta.
  • In 1921 census, 56 years, living in Peardonville (near Abbotsford), B.C. , occupation was farmer.
  • In 1945 Voters list, living in Courtenay, occupation was carpenter.
  • Descended by Loyalists through both parents.
  • Buried in Courtenay civic cometary, British Columbia.
  • Loyalist Ancestor John Edward Embury, 1756- 1849 Richmond Township, Lennox Addington, Ontario and Valentine Detlor, 1727-1798Fredericksburgh, Lennox Addington, Ontario and Capt.Pieter William Ruttan UEL.