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At a very early age Stephen manifested great mechanical skill and could make anything he attempted. He made neighbor's shoes, ox yokes, sleds, axe handles, grain cradles - some of the latter were in yearly use for 40 years. He made the first light waggon in the neighborhood. He became a member of the First Baptist Church here over 65 years ago, but subsequently joined the Freewill Baptists and preached acceptibly as a home missionary in various destitute regions. During the last 15 years he nas resided in Woodstock, and has been a member of the First Baptist Church here. His descendants are numerous. Mrs. H.S. Fennell and Mrs. W. Griffith of Woodstock; Mrs. Malcolm of East Zorra, and Mrs. Legg of Dakota, are his daughters, and his surviving sons are Alexander, Ezekiel, and Stratford of East Zorra, Horace of Dakota, and Griffin living here. His funeral will take place from his son's residence, Bay Street, to the Baptist Cemetery on Saturday at 3 p.m. Children: All born in Ontario and prob. Oxford Co. 1. Alexander B. b. 1831. Md. Margeret Dolson b. 1836. He lived in East Zorra, and was a farmer and Baptist. He d. in 1914 and Margaret in 1910. Children:
2. Ezekiel b. 1834. d. 4 Aug 1907 Md. Mary Ann Blake b. 1834. d. 23 Sept. 1920. Lived in East Zorra, Oxford Co., Ont. Was farmer and a Baptist. Children:
Md. 1873 Edward Harwood b. 18 Nov 1847 d. 12 Feb 1937
One Child: Pearl d. 9 April 1982
Children:
8. Griffin b. 24 Aug 1850 in East Zorra. He md 11 May 1878 in Woodstock, Catherine Wilker b. 29 Nov 1853 in South Easthope, Perth, Ont. He died 11 Sep 1939 and she died 12 April 1939 both in Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ont. Children: (All prob. born in Oxford Co. Ont.)
Detroit.
9. Elgin b. abt 1853 d. 1860 age 7 years of brain fever. East Zorra. 10. Gertrude b. abt 1855 East Zorra 11. Leaf (female) b. abt. 1859 East. Zorra Alfred Wilker Tree b. 25 Dec 1893 in Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ont. md. Norma Dell Bentley 12 Jan 1916 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Micnigan. She was b. 7 Nov 1893 in Bentley Bay, Michigan. Children: 1. Lawrence Bentley b. 4 July 1926 in Denver, Colorado. He md. 23 Jan 1948 Marjory Lou Decker in Denver, Colorado. She was born 2 Nov 1923 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Children: 1. Laurinda b. 4 Apr 1951 in Denver, Colorado. 2. Lawrence Bently b. 13 Feb 1953 in Denver, Colorado. 3. Jonathan Decker b. 17 Sep 1954 in Denver, Colorado. He md Ruby Rita Bodenstedt 20 Sep 1980. #2. Bradford Tree, son of John Beriah Tree, was born abt 1817 in Canada. He was a farmer and a Baptist. He md Lucinda - b. abt 1823 in Canada. They lived in East Zorra, Oxford Co., Ont. Children:
#3. Samuel Tree, son of John Beriah Tree, was born 1 Dec 1819 in Canada. He was a Yoeman and a Baptist. Ha md Jane Brown b. 14 Oct 1823 in Canada. He died 10 Feb 1865 in East Zorra. d. 26 Jan 1897 Children: All born in East Zorra
in East Zorra, Agnes Nichols, dau of Andrew and Agnes Nichols. Agnes was b. in 1844 and d. 1871. He md 2nd Dorthy Ann Burton b. 1846 d. 1929. He was a farmer and a Baptist. (Obituary and funeral record below)
Children: Eliza Jane b. 26 Dec 1870 in East Zorra, md Andrew Farrell d. 16 Jan 1947. James Morgan b. 2 Nov 1872 in East Zorra d. 1 Feb 1955 Samuel Wallace b. 10 Jan 1375 md 4 Feb 1903 Alice May Zinn b. 5 Dec 1880. He d. 15 Jun 1939. She d. 18 Jul 1962. Mary Ella b. 27 Dec 1379 in East Zorra md Harry Avey a. 23 Aug 1910. Herbert: Jonn b. 16 Dec 1839 in Burford twp. , Brant Co., Ont. d. 3 May 1947.
7. Sylvia Jane b. 25 Apr 1852 md. 3 Feb 1871 Arthur Martin. 8. Belinda (Charity) b. 7 Mar 1854. 9. Lewis J. b. 15 May 1856 md. 31 Jan 1874.
THE SENTINEL-REVIEW, Woodstock, Ontario, Saturday, August 5th, 1916 DEATH OF WILLIAM TREE Death came at an early hour this morning to William Tree, one of Woodstock's most highly respected citizens. He was a son of Samuel Tree and Jane Brown and was born on August 22, 1845, on the Twelfth Line of East Zorra. His first wife, Anges Nicholls, lived but one year. In 1873 he married Dorothy Burton who survives him. He lived on and worked part of the old Tree homestead, until about 10 years ago when he moved to Ingersoll Avenue in the city. An adopted daughter, Miss Minnie Sherrie, mourns with the widow a kind friend and protector. He is survived also by three sisters and three brothers, namely: Miss (Lydia Anne) Tree, East Zorra; Mrs. (Sylvia) Martin, Honor, Michigan; Mrs. (C. Belinda) Foster, North Dakota; Lewis and Alfred, Detroit; and Wallace at the old homestead. For many years Mr. Tree was a consistent member and active worker in the First Baptist Church. The Funeral will be held at 2,p.m. on Monday. Interment will be made at the Baptist Cemetery, Rev. J. M. Warner conducting the service. Monday, August 7, 1916 Messrs. George and Charles Meadown of Maplewood were here to attend the funeral of their cousin, the late William Tree. Tuesday, August 8, 1916 The funeral of the late William Tree was held yesterday from the family residence, 599 Ingersoll Avenue, and was largely attended, quite a number coming from a distance. The service was conducted by Rev. J. M. Warner, pastor of First Baptist Church. Interment was made in the Baptist Cemetery. The Pall Bearers were six nephews of the deceased. #4 John Beriah Tree, son of John B. Tree Sr. was born in 1824 in Canada, probably in East Zorra. He was a farmer, laborer and of the Baptist faith. He married 1st Electa, born about 1823 in the U.S. He married 2nd Jemima Marie Barclay on 1 January 1857. She was born in England. He lived in East Zorra and Blenheim, Oxford Co., Ontario. Children:
(the last four or five children by Jemina) #5 Daniel R. Tree, son of John B. Tree sr. was born 10 Oct 1828 in East Zorra. He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith. He married Eleanor Burgess born about 1826 in Canada and lived in East Zorra. She was the daughter of Rachel Doyle and Edward Burgess who died 7 Sep 1841. Her mother then married Daniel's father, John Beriah Tree. Daniel died 6 Aug 1916 and Eleanor died 18 Mar 1880. Children:
DEATH OF A PIONEER August 7, 1916 Daniel D. Tree, a pioneer resident of Oxford County, passed away at his home on the 12th Line of East Zorra yesterday afternoon. He had been in poor health for some time and death was not unexpected. Mr. Tree was born in East Zorra 83 years ago and had lived practically all his life in this country. He is survived by one son, Joseph, of Brooking, South Dakota, and two daughters, Mrs. Marks Perry, of this city, and Mrs. John Lippins of East Zorra. The late Mr. Tree was a member of the Baptist Church and took an active part in all its workings. The funeral will take place from his late residence on theTwelfth Line. Interment will be made in the Baptist Cemetery. Services will be conducted at the house at 2 o'clock. Wednesday, August 9th, 1916 FUNERAL OF DANIEL TREE The funeral of the late Daniel Tree which was held yesterday afternoon was largely attended. Rev. (Lieut.) Watters, pastor of the 13th Line Baptist Church, conducted services both at the home and at the grave. Interment was made in the Baptist Cemetery here. (These were found in the above dated copies of the SENTINEL REVIEW) An Elijah Tree was born abt 1819 in New York and was of the Baptist faith. He md Charity Barr b. abt 1821 in Canada. They lived in East Zorra. Children:
(His relationship to the other Tree family members is not known at this time) ******** The line of descent of Gerald Alfred Tree of Woodstock, Ontario: John Beriah Tree (April 1731 - March 1880) Samuel Tree (1 December 1319 - 10 February 1365) John Tree (10 February 1347 - 10 June 1916) Samuel Wallace Tree (10 January 1875 - 15 June 193 9) Reuben John Tree (12 June 1908 - 28 July 1986) Gerald Alfred Tree (18 October 1942 - sons: John Paul Tree (12 August 1975 - Timothy Alfred Tree (13 March 1977 -  |