Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Johns, W.H. (William) |
Other Names |
William H. Johns |
Born |
Oct. 23, 1865 |
Birthplace |
Ontario |
Father |
James Johns |
Mother |
Mary |
Spouse |
Mary (per 1921 census) |
Relationships |
Siblings include: Emma, Earnest, Maude, Mabel The 1911 Census identified that his aunt, Isabell Henry was residing with him. |
Occupation |
The 1891 census lists W.H. Johns as a tinsmith. Newspaper advertisement and census indicate that he was working as a hardware merchant in Southampton by at least 1896. He is listed as such in the 1901 census, 1910 Bruce County Directory, and 1911 census as well. The 1921 census also indicates that he is a merchant. |
Places |
Resided on Clarendon Street, Southampton. |
Sources |
a) Bruce County Directories, 1897, 1910 b) James Johns Household, 1881, 1891 and 1901 Census of Canada, Southampton, and William Johns Household, 1911 and 1921 Census of Canada, accessed January 11, 2022. c) John Weichel Research Collection, 1896 newspaper advertisement, Binder 12, folder 4 of 6, A2006.179. |
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