Ancestors of Christopher John Augustine Morry




Joseph Allander Wheeler 
      Sex: M
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: Cir 1934 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 53
    Christening: 
          Death: 14 Jun 2002 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( about age 68) 53
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death: Cancer

Events

•  Census: Household of Joseph Wheeler, 66 Quidi Vidi Rd., 1935, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  (Household Member) 

•  Residence: 66 Quidi Vidi Rd., 1936, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  (Occupant) 

•  Census: 1945 Newfoundland Census Joseph A Wheeler Household 66 Quidi Vidi Rd St. John's, 1945, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  (Household Member) 

•  Residence: 66 Quidi Vidi Terrace, 1945, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  (Occupant) 

•  Living: 21 Feb 1963, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Parents 
         Father: Joseph Allander Wheeler 24,168,4890
         Mother: Ethel Smith 331,437
Spouses and Children 
1. *June Elizabeth Earle 53 
       Marriage: 
       Children:
                1. Living
Notes
General:
WHEELER, Joseph A. - Passed peacefully away at his home after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, June 14, 2002, Joseph A. Wheeler aged 68 years. Long-time member of the CLB Regimental Band. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted wife and best friend June; son Ian and daughter-in-law Renee; granddaughters Jennifer and Heather; brothers; Basil (Mildred) and Kenneth; sister Phyllis Jamieson (Walter); mother-in-law Mrs. Ethel Earle; brother-in-law Arthur Earle; sister-in-law Carol Earle. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Barrett s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday,June 16. A memorial service will be held at St. Thomas Anglican Church at 11 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2002. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the CLB Regimental Band. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. June 15, 2002

Joseph Allander Wheeler 
      Sex: M
AKA: Joseph Alexander Wheeler 730
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: 30 Dec 1888 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 19,24,1275,4890
    Christening: 3 Mar 1889 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 24
          Death: 19 Feb 1963 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( at age 74) 19,220,4890,8418
         Burial: 21 Feb 1963 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 19,8418,8461
 Cause of Death: Renta [?] Myocardial Infarction/? Coronary Arteriosclerosis 220

Events

•  Occupation: Electrician, Newfoundland Light & Power, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: King's Bridge Rd., 1888, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Minister/Priest: Rev. Arthur C.F. Wood, M.A., 3 Mar 1889, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Alt. Birth: From 1921 Census of Newfoundland, Jan 1891, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: Mulloch St. according to John Thomas Wheeler RC Baptism Register, 17 Aug 1892, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  (Occupant) 

•  Census: Shows him at home with parents and several siblings; Incorrect age  given as 19, 1911, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Interesting: He was famous across Newfoundland as a ventriloquist, Cir 1913-1963, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Military: Member of Church Lads Brigade and drummer in Newfoundland Highlanders, 1913-1930, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Military: Rejected twice for military service, 1914-1918, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. But travelled with his ventriloquist act at recruitment drives across the Dominion. 

•  Census: Census of Jacob Abbott Household, 16 Walshs Square, 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  (Household Member) 

•  Census: St. John's East (no specific address given, 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Joseph and Mary Hannah and two of their adult children. All their ages and birth dates shown are erroneous. 

•  Occupation: Electrician, 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: 16 Walshes Square, 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Census: Household of Joseph Wheeler, 66 Quidi Vidi Rd., 1935, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Renting at this time for $20/mo. There are 8 rooms and they have a radio. 

•  Occupation: Electrician, Power Plant, Newfoundland Light and Power, $1440/yr, 1935, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Occupation: Electrician, Newfoundland Light and Power, 1936, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: 66 Quidi Vidi Rd., 1936, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Wheeler, Joseph A., electrician, Nfld. Light and PowerCo. Ltd., residence given as Quidi Vidi Terrace, 66 Quidi Vidi Rd. 

•  Census: 1945 Newfoundland Census Joseph A Wheeler Household 66 Quidi Vidi Rd St. John's, 1945, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Found on FamilySearch, 190219

Note that the page on the right is not a match for the page on the left and information on it should not be used. 

•  Occupation: Clerk, Electrical, 1945, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: 66 Quidi Vidi Terrace, 1945, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: 66 Quidi Vidi Rd., 1953, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Occupation: Electrician (Retired), 19 Feb 1963, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: 66 Quidi Vidi Rd., 19 Feb 1963, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Parents 
         Father: Joseph A. Wheeler 734
         Mother: Mary Hannah Goss 345,2145,3599
Spouses and Children 
1. *Ethel Smith 331,437 
       Marriage: 19 Nov 1921 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 481

Marriage Events

•  Alt. Marriage: 5 Nov 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Minister/Priest: Arthur Clayton, 19 Nov 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Witnesses: Thomas H. Martin And Mabel Martin, 19 Nov 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 
Marriage Notes 




Vital statistics record viewed at NLGS 27/08/01: Minister Clarence Moulton


       Children:
                1. Basil Wheeler
                2. Allander Joseph Wheeler
                3. Kenneth William Wheeler
                4. Douglas J. Wheeler
                5. Phyllis Ethel Wheeler
                6. Joseph Allander Wheeler
Notes
General:
According to Mom, a well known ventriloquist on the Avalon Peninsula at Garden parties.

Single at the time of the 1921 Census.

230310 From 1935 Census on NGB website:

1935 Census of St. John's East SurnameGiven Name RelationshipSexMSAge WHEELERJosephHeadMM46 WHEELEREthelWifeFM35 WHEELERBasilSonMS13 WHEELERAlanSonMS11 WHEELERKennethSonMS9 WHEELERDouglasSonMS7 WHEELERPhyllisDaughterFS6 WHEELERJosephSonMS1 WHEELERVictorNephewMS15

1945 Census of St. John's East - Quidi Vidi Terrace SurnameGiven Name RelationshipSexMSAge Birth PlacePlace of Residence in 1935 WHEELERJoseph A MM56St. John'sSt. John's WHEELEREthelWifeFM44Conception BSt. John's WHEELERBasilSonMM23St. John'sSt. John's WHEELERMildredDaughter-in-lawFM20St. John'sSt. John's WHEELERAlander JSonMS22St. John'sSt. John's WHEELERKenneth WSonMS24St. John'sSt. John's WHEELERDouglas JSonMS18St. John'sSt. John's WHEELERPhyllisDaughterFS16St. John'sSt. John's WHEELERJoseph SonMS11St. John'sSt. John's

[Note that nephew Victor is gone in 1945 Census]

200710: Gravestone is found on Stonepics - NF056STJ34-5650

150812:

Geoff Martin spotted his obit in the Daily News of 20 Feb 1963 which he found online at MUN Library. It reads:

WHEELER -- Passed away at the General Hospital on Tuesday, February 19, Joseph A. Wheeler, aged 74. Leaving to mourn his wife, Rthel, five sons, Basil, Allan, Kenneth, Douglas and Joseph, and one daughter, Phyllis (Mrs. Walter Jemieson); two brothers, Arthur and John, and twenty grandchildren. Funeral will take place from Oke's Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon, February 21 at 3:30. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road.

150715:
The A. stood for Allander according to the family yet it is clearly Alexander on the Vital Statistics transcript of the church register.

Gunner Joseph Llewellyn Wheeler Royal Artillery 
      Sex: M
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: 15 Dec 1913 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 20,362,1229
    Christening: 11 Jan 1914 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1229
          Death: 1989 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( at age 76) 362,8462
         Burial: 1989 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 362,8462
 Cause of Death: 

Events

•  Minister/Priest: G. R. Godden, 11 Jan 1914, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Census: 34 Duckworth St., Arthur Wheeler Household, 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  (Household Member) 

•  Religion: C of E, 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  (Member) 

•  Residence: Upper Battery Rd., 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: 46 Duckworth St., 25 Apr 1925, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  (Occupant) 

•  Residence: 46 Duckworth St., 1935, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Military: Gunner, WWII Nfld.Regiment (actually Royal Artillery), Between 26 Aug 1940 and 14 Sep 1945, Europe. While his gravestone says he was a Gunner in the Newfoundland Regiment in WWII, there was no such Regiment at that time. He was more than likely in the Royal Artillery, as were most other Newfoundlanders who served in that war.

From NGB listing of those who served in Newfoundland Regiment [sic] in WWII:
WHEELERJoseph Llewellyn44626 Aug 194014 Sep 1945.
Parents 
         Father: Arthur John Wheeler 24,168,220,730,4889
         Mother: Catherine Hammond 20,1218,3657
Spouses and Children 
1. Living
Notes
General:
200710: Gravestone found on Stonepics at The Rooms NF049-STJ11-4181

210816 from Sharon Wheeler Brereton:

"Uncle Joe was married for a short time, before I knew, but had no children. I think the marriage ended in divorce in Montreal then he returned to St. John's where he lived out the remainder of his life. Sorry I don't know the date of his death."

"I have virtually no knowledge about Uncle Joe's marriage. All I know, according to what little I could glean from my parents, was that he married a woman he met in St. John's, she might have been working at the base at the time, and they moved to Montreal after WWII. Apparently Uncle Joe was not happy in Montreal and came back to St. John's without his wife."

Living 
      Sex: F
Parents 
         Father: Living
         Mother: Living
        Marriage Did Not Marry
Living 
      Sex: F
Parents 
         Father: Living
         Mother: Living
Kenneth John Thomas Wheeler 
      Sex: M
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: 2 Aug 1877 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 24,8105
    Christening: 26 May 1878 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 24,8105
          Death: 
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death: 

Events

•  Minister/Priest: Thomas Martin Wood, 26 May 1878, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: 27 Sep 1913, Montreal, Quιbec, Canada.  (Occupant) 

•  Residence: 2385 Clarke St., 15 May 1920, Montreal, Quιbec, Canada. Source Date
15 May 1920
Web Page (Link to the Record)
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JX1W-29Z
Where The Record Is Found (Citation)
"Canada, Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JX1W-29Z : 2 March 2021), Henry Joseph Wheeler, 15 May 1920; citing West Biank, Spanish River, Sudbury, Sudbury, Ontario, 44261, Registrar General. Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,863,412.
Indexed Information
Henry Joseph Wheeler
Death • Canada, Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947
NameHenry Joseph Wheeler
SexMale
Age53
Death Date15 May 1920
Death PlaceWest Biank, Spanish River, Sudbury, Sudbury, Ontario
Marital StatusSingle
Father's NameJames Wheeler
Mother's NameMary Jane Squires
Event TypeDeath
Birth Date24 Apr 1887
Birth Year (Estimated)1867
BirthplaceSt. John'S, Newfoundland
Death PlaceWest Biank, Spanish River, Sudbury, Sudbury, Ontario
Death Age53 years
Burial Date04 Jun 1920
Burial PlaceMontreal
Father's Birthplace

St. John'S, Newfoundland
Mother's Birthplace

St. John'S, Newfoundland
Record Number14
Henry Joseph Wheeler's Parents and Siblings
James Wheeler
Father
M
St. John'S, Newfoundland
Mary Jane Squires
Mother
F
St. John'S, Newfoundland
NameMary Jane Squires
BirthplaceSt. John'S, Newfoundland
SexF.
Parents 
         Father: James William Wheeler 24,168
         Mother: Mary Jane Squires 24
Notes
General:
040703:

The actual baptismal record at St. Thomas's contains an obtuse notation. It says "private baptism eastman - westman" ... "Admitted as above." I believe that this is the way the Minister made note of the fact that this was a mixed marriage and that the birth and baptsim were being recorded in the Anglican church despite the "sub conditione" contract that the husband and wife would have had to sign in order to get permission for the Catholic wife to marry a non-Catholic husband, The condition that this entailed was that they raise the children in the Catholic church. Obviously they were skirting around this condition with the tacit collusion of the Minister at St. Thomas's just as were James's brother Joseph and his Catholic wife, Mary Hannah Gosse. I do not know the surname of James's wife, Mary Jane, but it seems certain from this notation that she was a Catholic too.

Kenneth William Wheeler 
      Sex: M
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: 31 Jul 1949 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1
    Christening: 
          Death: 11 Aug 2020 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( at age 71) 1
      Cremation: 11 Aug 2020 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1
 Cause of Death: Cancer 1

Events

•  Military: Canadian Armed Forces - Black Watch and 2 RCR. Gagetown, Cyprus and several other stations.
Parents 
         Father: Kenneth William Wheeler 53,340
         Mother: Greta Mae Russell 53,2241,7151
Spouses and Children 
1. Living
       Children:
                1. Living
Notes
General:
Kenneth William Wheeler CD
July 31, 1949 - August 11, 2020

It is with great sadness and with hearts full of wonderful memories that we announce the passing of Ken Wheeler, age 71, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Gone on ahead and waiting for him are his parents Ken & Greta Wheeler, sister Peggy Ruby, and brother-in-law Bob Farrell. Left with heavy hearts are his daughter Samantha, son-in-law Glenn, granddaughter Rebecca; nephew Will, and Samantha's mother Ada; brothers Gary (Bonnie) and Clarence (Betsy); sisters Barb Farrell and Janice Ryan (Harold), and brother-in-law Gerald Ruby; step-daughters Olivia Hudson (Bogdan Pliner) and Victoria Taylor, as well as a large circle of family and friends.

Dad was retired from the Canadian Armed Forces, a career that took him all over the country and around the world. He always spoke of his career with great pride. His career had many different facets each of which introduced us to new places and wonderful people. Dad's fondest memories by far were of his time in Gagetown, in Cyprus on peacekeeping duties, and serving with The Blackwatch and 2RCR. Although it was challenging and dangerous work, it came with great buddies, big adventures and some crazy stories. Reminiscing always put a little sparkle in those beautiful blue eyes.

Dad was an avid outdoorsman who never stopped learning. In the early years it was hunting and fishing, and in his later years protecting and nurturing. (Except for squirrels…..we all know how he felt about those.) A true conservationist, he was always nursing a wild animal back to health, and feeding the birds or any other critter that happened by, which brought him much happiness. He was a wealth of knowledge, and always made sure to give back more than he took. He was also a wonderful father. A gentle giant, strong and steadfast. A compassionate listener. A man of few words so when he spoke you knew it was worth listening. He always made us feel safe. We always felt like there was nothing he couldn't handle, even on the many adventures that started with him saying "Now, The Lord hates a coward…" As you would expect, these adventures made the best memories.

In his later years, upon his return to Newfoundland for the second time, he settled in the Brigus Junction (Bull Pond) cabin area where he was fortunate to again be surrounded by a wonderful group of friends and neighbors. We would like to thank all of you for the care and kindness you extended to Dad in his last few months by checking-in on him, dropping off meals, and helping with firewood. We couldn't possibly list everyone, but know that Dad appreciated every act of kindness. We would like to say a special thank you to Frank and Judy Woolridge, Brenda Power-King and Paul Dawe. You held a special place in Dad's heart, and we are truly thankful for your friendship.

The family would also like to thank family doctors Randy Smith and Roxanne Cooper for taking Dad on as a patient in his time of need, and when neither of them truly had room for one more. He appreciated that you both were "old school" and the very best in your field. To Dr. Duffett, thank you for your kindness toward us during Dad's brief time in your care. You are everything a family could dream of in a specialist and you went above and beyond to provide Dad with compassionate and timely care, while making time to keep us family well-informed. Dr. Mary O'Brien and the nursing teams on 5SA and 4NA, thank you for bridging the gap during Dad's time in hospital and working diligently to prepare him for each phase of his journey. Finally, to the ICU team that looked after Dad at the end, thank you for your gentle care and for respecting Dad's wishes.

Dad was not a church-goer, nor was he a man for large gatherings and fuss. In keeping with his wishes and abiding with the government restrictions currently in place, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place and interment will follow at a later date with a private family ceremony.

If you wish to do something in Dad's honour may we suggest you go outside, feed the birds, clean a stream of refuse, sit on a rock and listen to the quiet sounds of nature that he dearly loved. These things would make him smile.

Where there is immense grief there was great love. Until we meet again, Dad, I will hold you in my heart. 1

Kenneth William Wheeler 
      Sex: M
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: Cir 1926 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 53,8419
    Christening: 
          Death: 12 Apr 2005 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( about age 79) 53
      Cremation: After 12 Apr 2005 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
 Cause of Death: 

Events

•  Occupation: Electrician, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Census: Household of Joseph Wheeler, 66 Quidi Vidi Rd., 1935, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  (Household Member) 

•  Residence: 66 Quidi Vidi Rd., 1936, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  (Occupant) 

•  Census: 1945 Newfoundland Census Joseph A Wheeler Household 66 Quidi Vidi Rd St. John's, 1945, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  (Household Member) 

•  Occupation: Plumber, 1945, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: 66 Quidi Vidi Terrace, 1945, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  (Occupant) 

•  Living: 21 Feb 1963, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Parents 
         Father: Joseph Allander Wheeler 24,168,4890
         Mother: Ethel Smith 331,437
Spouses and Children 
1. Living
       Children:
                1. Living

2. *Greta Mae Russell 53,2241,7151 
       Marriage: 8 Apr 1949 - Topsail, Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 7889

Marriage Events

•  Alt. Marriage: 1945, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Witnesses: George Summers, Margaret Walker, 8 Apr 1949, Topsail, Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 
Marriage Notes 




050413 from NGB website TOPSAIL ANGLICAN MARRIAGES (ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH) MARRIAGES 1942 - 1963 Part - 3

?Apr 8 1949 Kenneth William WHEELER 23, bach, plumber, St Johns Joseph A. Wheeler, electrician Rita May RUSSELL 21, spin, St Johns (home: in Bonavista) William Russell, deceased George Summers, Margaret Walker



       Children:
                1. Living
                2. Living
                3. Living
                4. Living
                5. Peggy Wheeler
                6. Kenneth William Wheeler
Notes
General:
Evening Telegram:

WHEELER, Kenneth William - Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family on April 12th, at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, Kenneth William Wheeler in his 79th year. Predeceased by his parents Ethel and Joseph Wheeler, brothers Allan, Douglas, Joseph and Basil. Leaving to celebrate his life are his children Kenneth, Barbara (Bob Farrell), Gary (Bonnie), Peggy (Gerald Ruby), Janice (Harold Ryan), Clarence (Betsy), their mother Greta Wheeler and daughter-in-law Ada. Also his much loved and ever devoted sister Phyllis (Walter Jamieson) and her family, his fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Ken was always surrounded by a large circle of friends, card buddies and close companions Deanna and Doc. Following his wishes cremation has taken place and a private family burial will be held at a later date. Flowersare gratefully declined however those wishing to do so may make a donation to a charity of one's choice. "Ever Remembered, Ever Loved" 04/14/05

Living 
      Sex: F
Parents 
         Father: Herbert John Wheeler 21
         Mother: Viola Matilda Cleveland 21,1912,3486
Spouses and Children 
1. Living
Living 
      Sex: M
Parents 
         Father: Douglas J. Wheeler 340
         Mother: Joyce 794

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