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Introduction

Our search of Web Pages for Canadian Munfords has been improving recently. For those researching their family in Canada we would recommend a visit to the Global Gazette Canada's Family History Magazine Website. Presently we note from checking with Canadian flag411 that there are a reasonable number of us listed. References we have noted on the web include the following persons
 

Archival

The Index to the 1871 Census of Ontario includes a reference to a  MARY MUNFORD of FRENCH origin born in Quebec circa 1817 and residing in Elizabethtown, BROCKVILLE.

There is also a reference to a Alfred Munford age 18 aboard The S.S. Ocean King  who landed at Quebec  on 10th May 1884 and  who had come from Dr. Barnardo's Homes U.K.

Courtesy National Archives of Canada

The Canadian National Archives lists five Munfords as Soldiers of the First World War in The Canadian Expeditionary Force.

Courtesy National Archives of Canada

 In a published list of Women Hymn Composers before 1900 it is noted that Mary Hubbert Munford, ?-? wrote a  hymn called   “O the grace of God is boundless”

Pioneering in Southern Saskatchewan

An early settler and pioneer was Ellis Munford, who migrated to Canada, at age 31, from Liverpool on the ship SS Circassian of the Allan Line under the command of Captain Reg Barrett. He arrived in Halifax on 5th May 1888. Ellis was one of nine brothers and one sister. His parents were Robert Munford DOB 1821 and Susan Millar and they came from Winfarthing, Norfolk County, England. Ellis was the eldest. For further details on this family visit www.munfordfamily.com.

Ellis found work as a railroad worker for the Grand Truck Railway later known as the Canadian National Railway. He soon decided that the life in Canada was better than being a farm labourer in England so he sent for his wife Hannah Eagle, their four daughters and one son, Alfred who was 1 year, 3 months and 2 days old.  They left England in October of 1888 from Liverpool on the ship SS Parisian, captained by WH Smith and landed in Montreal, on the 4th November 1888. Ellis and Hannah settled in Harriston, Ontario where they lived from 1889-1892 when they moved to a gravel road between Harriston and Catwald, where Ellis tried his hand at farming. Hannah died in 1893 and though Ellis twice remarried there were no more children and he died on 2nd April 1923 in Niagara Falls N.Y.

Courtesy of Gary Dean Munford

 
For the fascinating story of their son Alfred Munford, as told by his daughter, Lauretta Shewan. Click here.

For the continuing saga and details of the current generations read the grandson, Elmer Munford’s story by clicking here.

To see photographs of Ellis, Hannah and the Munford Brothers click here.

The Church at Copper Cliff Ontario

Another reference we have been able to find was from the Daily Star Sault Ste Marie dated Tuesday October 30 1917 which gives an obituary for The Reverend Thomas Harper Nettleship Munford MA. Rev Munford was the first full time Rector to be appointed to the Anglican parish of Copper Cliff Ontario. He served this parish from August 1908 to 1912 and was much involved in raising funds and in the building of the present St John's Church which was dedicated on 13th July 1911.

Information Courtesy of Rev Geoffrey  Woodcroft

Recent References

Professor Clarence J Munford  - Recently retired from the University of GUELPH in Ontario. He has written an important treatise on slavery. and many other books. In 1995, Professor Munford was honoured when U of G students opened the Munford Centre on campus to provide a focal point for anti-racism and race relations resources and a drop-in centre for students.

Northwinds Outpost and Pine Grove situated at Vermillion Bay Ontario POV 2VO  Tel 800-567-LAKE  which has been run by Rod, Gail & Brad Munford for the past 26 years offers Canadian Lakes for rent.

Glen Munford is the proprietor of Agri-Marketing, a company that serves individuals or corporations who want to use the Internet to sell things to the world of agriculture located at 250 Main Street North, Morris, Manitoba according to to a a recent government article.

Mark  Munford is the president of Natural Chemistry, located in Norwood,  Ontario, near Peterborough. Peace and Environment News September, 1996  reports on their plans for a Chlorine Alternative for City Pools.

Whilst there is a Munford's Restaurant and Gas Bar near Calabogie Lodge Ontario at the corner of Hwy 508 and Hwy 511 K0J 1H0 Tel (613) 752-2033. It is famous for early morning starts, and is popular for breakfasts and lunches.
 
 Steve Munford is the President and COO of Active State Corporation a major software solutions house located at #400 - 580 Granville Street Vancouver. 

 


Cathy Munford RN CIC c/o Royal Jubilee Hospital 106 Begbie Hall, 2101 Richmond Ave Victoria BC V8R 4R7 Tel: 250-370-8120 is the contact person for information on the Community & Hospital Infection Control Association -Canada Board of Directors recently announced the formation of Canada's 19th Chapter: the Vancouver Island Professionals in Infection Control (VIPIC). Currently the new chapter has 28 members representing acute care, long term care and community.

Pioneer - Samuel MUNFORD

Biographical Sketches of Early Settlers of Wellington County


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MUNFORD, Samuel , of Maryborough Tp., is a son of the late Thomas Munford, who was b. in Yorkshire , Eng. , in 1813, and d. in 1896. Samuel was born in England, in 1847, and married Susanna Dennis. Issue: Samuel, Jr., and Rhoda. In 1885, the family came to Canada and settled in Bowmanville, where they resided until 1895, when they came to Maryborough Tp., and actively engaged in farming. A few years later, they purchased 100 acres, lot 13, con. 6, where they have since resided. While they carry on mixed farming, they make a specialty of breeding and raising fine stock, both horses and cattle. They are progressive and enterprising farmers. In religion are members of the Methodist church, and in politics, Conservatives.

From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto :Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906

 Information Courtesy of Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington , Ontario .
Toronto : Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906

Mrs Mary Munford

Mrs. Elsie Wayne ( Saint John ) was quoted in Hansard on International Womens' Day 1994 as follows:

 

"Madam Speaker, on this International Women's Day I appreciate the opportunity to recognize women from my riding who have contributed to the success of their community. ..... Mrs. Mary Munford, the first female Common Clerk of the first incorporated city in Canada, Saint John, New Brunswick......"
 

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