William Bruce Auger
Husband William Bruce AUGER (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: William Wallace AUGER
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Wife (details suppressed for this person)
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William Franklin Auger and Barbara Christie
Husband William Franklin AUGER
Born: 21 May 1884 - Pentland, Pilkington, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
Christened:
Died: 1953
Buried:
Father: Aaron AUGER (1854-1946)
Mother: Margaret Elizabeth MIGHTON (1856-1933)
Marriage:
Wife Barbara CHRISTIE
Born: 1885
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 F Margaret Agnes AUGER
Born: 1915
Christened:
Died: 1959
Buried:
Spouse: Charles STEWART (living)
2 F Dorothy Evangeline AUGER (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Died:
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Spouse: Robert DAVIE (living)
3 F Barbara Helen AUGER (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Spouse: James MITCHELL (living)
Spouse: Unknown??? MITCHELL (living)
Spouse: Allistair McDIARMID (living)
4 F Geraldine AUGER (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Spouse: Jack RICHMOND (living)
Birth Notes (Husband)
Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1909
page 495
Pilkington Wellington
Date of Birth: 21 May 1884
Name: William Frankland Anger
Gender: Male
Father's Name: Aaron Anger
Farmer
Mother's Name: Margaret E. Mighton
Informant: Aaron Auger, Pentland
Registered: July 5, 1884
Dr. Savage
Roll Number: MS929_68
William Henry Auger and Catherine Amelia Hambly
Husband William Henry AUGER
Born: 27 December 1849 - Pilkington, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
Christened:
Died: 26 August 1899 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
Buried:
Father: Samuel AUGER (1813-1880)
Mother: Ann AMY (1814-1885)
Marriage: 20 January 1875 - Marybrough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation 30, Carriage Maker, 1880 - Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Census, 1881 - Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
Wife Catherine Amelia HAMBLY
Born: 25 September 1853
Christened:
Died: 1930
Buried:
Children
1 M Percy Henry AUGER
Born: 3 December 1876 - Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
Christened:
Died: 5 February 1957 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
Buried:
Spouse: Hazel Belle HUNTER (1896-1969)
2 F Annie Eudora AUGER
AKA: Dora Auger
Born: 11 April 1879 - Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Arthur CARSON (living)
3 F Alice Maud AUGER
Born: 13 April 1884 - Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
Christened:
Died: 4 November 1885 - Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
Buried:
4 F Leila Louise AUGER
Born: 7 April 1894 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: H. M. THOMAS (living)
General Notes (Husband)
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Husband's Name
William Henry AUGER (AFN:1Q0X-0DV)
Born: 27 Dec 1849 Place: Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario
Died: 26 Aug 1899 Place: Toronto, York Co., Ontario
Buried: Aug 1899 Place:
Married: 20 Jan 1875 Place: Marybrough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario
Father:
Mother:
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Wife's Name
Catherine Amelia HAMBLY (AFN:1Q0X-0HH)
Born: 25 Sep 1853 Place: King Township, York County, Ontario
Died: 14 Sep 1930 Place: Toronto, York County, Ontario
Married: 20 Jan 1875 Place: Marybrough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario
Father: John HAMBLY (AFN:1Q0W-QRS)
Mother: Mary Ann HOLDEN (AFN:1Q0X-0L4)
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Buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetary in Toronto ON.
CENSUS: 1881 Census of Ontario Canada
District 152 Centre Wellington Sub. District Elora Village
pg. 53-54 House #264 Family #265
Auger, William H. Male 31 yr. born Ontario Religion C. Methodist Origin English Profession Carriage Maker Married
Auger, Amelia Female 27 yr. born Ontario Religion C. Methodist Orig. English Married
Auger, Percy Male 5 yr. born Ontario Religion C. Methodist Orig English Going to School
Auger, Eudora Female 2 yr. born Ontario Religion C. Methodist Orig. English
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General Notes for Child Percy Henry AUGER
From Paul Rose on 12 Mar 1995 from Holden family History.
Birth Notes for Child: Annie Eudora AUGER
Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1909
Page 279
Elora Wellington
Date of Birth: 11 Apr 1879
Name: Annie Eudora Auger
Gender: Female
Father's Name: William Henry Augur
Carriage Maker
Mother's Name: Catherine Amelia Hambly
Informant: William H. Auger Elora Carriage Maker
Registered: May 8, 1879
Dr. Paget
Roll Number: MS929_41
General Notes for Child Annie Eudora AUGER
Lived in Toronto Ontario.
Birth Notes for Child: Alice Maud AUGER
Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1909
page 426 #14
Elora, Wellington County
Date of Birth: 13 Apr 1884
Alice Maud Auger
Gender: Female
Father: William Henry Auger
Carriage Builder
Mother: Catherine Amelia Hambly
Informant: W. H. Auger Elora Carriage Maker
Registered: May 12, 1884
Dr. Paget
Roll Number: MS929_68
Death Notes for Child: Alice Maud AUGER
Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934
page 306 #18
Elora, Pilkington
Name: Alice Maud Auger
Death Date: 4 Nov 1885
Gender: Female
1 year 6 months
Infant Daughter of Wm. H. Auger
Born: Elora
Cause: Dysentery & Diahhrea
Physician: Dr. Paget
Informant: W. H. Auger Elora Carriage Maker
Registered: November 6, 1885
Methodist
Birth Location: Elora
Birth Notes for Child: Leila Louise AUGER
Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1909
page 234 #1400
Toronto, York
Date of Birth: 7 Apr 1894
Name: Leila Louise Auger
Gender: Female
Father's Name: William Henry Auger
Manager
Mother's Name: Catherine Amelia Hambley
Informant: W. H. Auger
357 Dovercourt Rd. City
Registered may 3, 1894
Dr. Ida Lynde
Roll Number: MS929_124
William Henry (Harry) Auger and Gladys I. Wallace
Husband William Henry (Harry) AUGER
AKA: Harry
Born: 14 July 1914 - Bay City, Bay, Michigan
Christened:
Died: 6 March 1996 - Kawkawlin, Bay Co., Michigan
Buried: 8 March 1996 - Oak Ridge Cemetery, Bay City, Bay, Michigan
Father: David Coburn AUGER (1874-1943)
Mother: Helen Louise COOK (1884-1964)
Marriage: 1935
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation, Fireman for 37 years; retired as Assistant Fire Chief
• Religion, Methodist
Wife Gladys I. WALLACE
Born: 28 April 1909
Christened:
Died: 30 October 1995 - Bay City, Bay, Michigan
Buried: - Oak Ridge Cemetery, Bay City, Bay, Michigan
Children
1 M William Wallace AUGER (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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2 F Diane AUGER (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Leonard POND (living)
3 M David AUGER (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Donna (living)
General Notes (Husband)
Bay City Directories:
1902-03 Fireman Michigan Shade Roller, Co. - Anna, David C., Harry, &
Samuel N., Jr. living with him
Bay City Times
06 Mar 1996
Obit for William H. (Harry) Auger Need to look and see if related
2B
07 Mar 1996
3B
08 Mar 1996
Fireman Recall Colleague
1B
DEATH: Surname: Auger
Given Name: William
Initial: H.
Sex: Male
Alias:
Day of Birth: 14
Month of Birth: July
Year of Birth: 1914
Day of Death: 06
Month of Death: March
Year of Death: 1996
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence: Bay
State of Residence: Michigan
City of Death: Kawkawlin
County of Death: Bay
State of Death: Michigan
Death Certificate No.: 014112
DEATH: SSDI
William AUGER Birth Date: 4 Jul 1914 Death Date: 6 Mar 1996 Social Security Number: 367-03-4335 State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Michigan Death Residence Localities ZIP Code: 48706 Localities: Bay City, Bay, Michigan
May be other Auger family -
Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1500 Henry St., Bay City MI
Auger, William H. (Harry) b. 14 July 1914 d. 6 Mar. 1996 (Police Officer Locally)
Auger, Gladys I. (Wallace) b. 28 April 1909 d. 30 Oct. 1995 - Her parents J.F. and Emma A. (Ryan) Wallace (no dates)
Lot 168 Sec. 2
Death Notes (Wife)
Michigan State Death Index shows dod as 30 October 1995 - SSDI shows 15 October 1995 as dod
General Notes (Wife)
Information from typed "Family Tree of Samuel N. Auger & Ellen Allen (sic)", given to Ruth Auger circa 1978, probaby made by one of William Henry's family members.
Social Security death index: birth date 28 April 1909, death 15 October 1995, ssn 367-01-5020, issued Michigan, death residence Bay City, Bay, Michigan 48706
RESEARCHER: Wendy A. Olson petersJWC@aol.com
DEATH: Surname: Auger
Given Name: Gladys
Initial: I.
Sex: Female
Alias:
Day of Birth: 28
Month of Birth: April
Year of Birth: 1909
Day of Death: 30
Month of Death: October
Year of Death: 1995
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence: Bay
State of Residence: Michigan
City of Death: Bay City
County of Death: Bay
State of Death: Michigan
Death Certificate No.: 068345
William Henry (Harry) Auger and Eva Richardson
Husband William Henry (Harry) AUGER
Born: 10 July 1879 - , Monck, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Christened:
Died: 31 July 1941 - Fort Custer, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Buried: - Reese Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Father: Samuel AUGER (1841-1919)
Mother: Ellen (Hellen) ALLAN (1845-1923)
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Mary Elizabeth DUNN (1882-1930) - 1909 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
Noted events in his life were:
• Military Service, Spanish American War Veteran - CO.D 33 MICH., 1898 - Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Wife Eva RICHARDSON
Born:
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Children
1 F Eva Ellen AUGER
Born: September 1906
Christened:
Died: 10 November 1906
Buried: 11 November 1906
Birth Notes (Husband)
Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1909
page 643 #017118
Monck, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Date of Birth: 10 Jul 1879
Name: William Henry Auger
Gender: Male
Father's Name: Samuel Auger
Labourer
Mother's Name: Ellen Allen
Informant: Saml. Auger Township of Monck
Registered: July 25, 1879
Roll Number: MS929_39
Death Notes (Husband)
Index: SAGINAW NEWS
Friday, August 1, 1941 (16)
Name: AUGER, WILLIAM HARRY
Age: 62
Date of Birth: Thursday, July 10, 1879
Place of Birth: BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO, CANADA
Date of Death: Thursday, July 31, 1941
Place of Death: BATTLE CREEK, MI
Miscellaneous Military: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR/CO.D 33 MICH.
Cemetery: REESE (BATTLE CREEK)
Misc: FORMER SAGINAW RESIDENT DIED FORT CUSTER
Funeral Home: FARLEY (BATTLE CREEK)
General Notes (Husband)
Most of the information, especially on Mary Dunn and all her children & dates are from typed "Family Tree of Samuel N. Auger & Ellen Allen (sic)", given to Ruth Auger circa 1978, probaby made by one of William Henry's family members.
1902-1903 Bay City Directory:
Auger, Harry, laborer, 2422 Fitzhugh
1904 Bay City Directory
Auger, William H., electrician, King Electric, 320 Stanton
It looks like Wm. Henry married his second wife in Ontario and the children by that marriage were all born there.
CRO states: I think he was in the Veterans Hospital in Battle Creek, MI. Perhaps died there. Babe [youngest daughter; mother died when she was 9] used to stay with Aunt Nell and Uncle Bert a lot of the time. My parents and Gord and Leona [Auger] were good friends with Mary and used to visit them, I think in Toronto.
RESEARCHER: Wendy A. Olson petersJWC@aol.com
BIRTH: per Canadian 1881 Census see under father Samuel.
INVESTIGATE: 1898 Volunteers Spanish American War
Unit 33rd Michigan Volunteers Company D
William H. Auger - Saginaw - Private
Have to get military records from Michigan State Archives
General Notes (Wife)
I know of her only through the death notices (in the courthouse and in the church books) for daughter Eva Ellen Auger, daughter of William Henry Auger and Eva Richardson.
Researcher - Wendy A. Olson petersJWC@aol.com
General Notes for Child Eva Ellen AUGER
Bay City Court house records death notice--Eva Ellen Auger, Nov. 10, 1906, age 1 month and 13 days, from indigestion. Baby of William H. Auger and Eva Richardson.
Memorial Church records show the funeral of Eva Ellen Auger, child of Harry Auger, on Nov. 11, 1906.
RESEARCHER: Wendy A. Olson petersJWC@aol.com
William Henry (Harry) Auger and Mary Elizabeth Dunn
Husband William Henry (Harry) AUGER
Born: 10 July 1879 - , Monck, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Christened:
Died: 31 July 1941 - Fort Custer, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Buried: - Reese Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Father: Samuel AUGER (1841-1919)
Mother: Ellen (Hellen) ALLAN (1845-1923)
Marriage: 1909 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
Other Spouse: Eva RICHARDSON ( - )
Noted events in his life were:
• Military Service, Spanish American War Veteran - CO.D 33 MICH., 1898 - Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Wife Mary Elizabeth DUNN
Born: 14 November 1882 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
Christened:
Died: 20 April 1930
Buried:
Children
1 F Mary Elizabeth AUGER (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Albert Edward SHAW (living)
2 F Doris Winnifred AUGER (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Clifford Adelbert WAY (living)
3 F Ellen (Babe) AUGER (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Lloyd COX (living)
Birth Notes (Husband)
Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1909
page 643 #017118
Monck, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Date of Birth: 10 Jul 1879
Name: William Henry Auger
Gender: Male
Father's Name: Samuel Auger
Labourer
Mother's Name: Ellen Allen
Informant: Saml. Auger Township of Monck
Registered: July 25, 1879
Roll Number: MS929_39
Death Notes (Husband)
Index: SAGINAW NEWS
Friday, August 1, 1941 (16)
Name: AUGER, WILLIAM HARRY
Age: 62
Date of Birth: Thursday, July 10, 1879
Place of Birth: BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO, CANADA
Date of Death: Thursday, July 31, 1941
Place of Death: BATTLE CREEK, MI
Miscellaneous Military: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR/CO.D 33 MICH.
Cemetery: REESE (BATTLE CREEK)
Misc: FORMER SAGINAW RESIDENT DIED FORT CUSTER
Funeral Home: FARLEY (BATTLE CREEK)
General Notes (Husband)
Most of the information, especially on Mary Dunn and all her children & dates are from typed "Family Tree of Samuel N. Auger & Ellen Allen (sic)", given to Ruth Auger circa 1978, probaby made by one of William Henry's family members.
1902-1903 Bay City Directory:
Auger, Harry, laborer, 2422 Fitzhugh
1904 Bay City Directory
Auger, William H., electrician, King Electric, 320 Stanton
It looks like Wm. Henry married his second wife in Ontario and the children by that marriage were all born there.
CRO states: I think he was in the Veterans Hospital in Battle Creek, MI. Perhaps died there. Babe [youngest daughter; mother died when she was 9] used to stay with Aunt Nell and Uncle Bert a lot of the time. My parents and Gord and Leona [Auger] were good friends with Mary and used to visit them, I think in Toronto.
RESEARCHER: Wendy A. Olson petersJWC@aol.com
BIRTH: per Canadian 1881 Census see under father Samuel.
INVESTIGATE: 1898 Volunteers Spanish American War
Unit 33rd Michigan Volunteers Company D
William H. Auger - Saginaw - Private
Have to get military records from Michigan State Archives
General Notes (Wife)
Information from typed "Family Tree of Samuel N. Auger & Ellen Allen (sic)", given to Ruth Auger circa 1978, probaby made by one of William Henry's family members.
Researcher - Wendy A. Olson petersJWC@aol.com
William Hoskin Auger and Peggy Henwood Oliver
Husband William Hoskin AUGER
Born: 3 November 1824 - St. Mabyn, Cornwall, England
Christened: 12 December 1824 - St. Mabyn, Cornwall, England
Died: 17 December 1909 - St. Teath, Cornwall, England
Buried:
Father: Thomas AUGER (1800-1876)
Mother: Thomasine HAWKEN (1796-1881)
Marriage: 30 August 1851 - St. Teath, Cornwall, England
Wife Peggy Henwood OLIVER
Born: 1832 - Pengelley, St. Teath Parish, Cornwall, England
Christened:
Died: 13 December 1920 - Port Isaac, Cornwall, England
Buried: - St. Teath, Cornwall, England
Children
1 F Child AUGER
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
2 F Elsymena (Elsie) AUGER
Born: 1852 - St. Teath, Cornwall, England
Christened:
Died: - Port Isaac, Cornwall, England
Buried:
Spouse: Moses TREMAIN ( - )
Marr: 1881 - Hampstead, London, England
3 F Etheldra (Thelda) AUGER
Born: 1853 - St. Teath, Cornwall, England 18
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Marcena TREMAIN ( - )
Marr: 1889 - Cornwall, England
4 M William AUGER
Born: 29 September 1856 - St. Teath, Cornwall, England 32
Christened:
Died: 8 April 1948 - Denver, Denver, Colorado
Buried: 13 April 1948 - Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colorado
Spouse: Ellen Melinda MAY (1857-1933)
Marr: 14 August 1882 - Boulder, Boulder Co., Colorado
5 M James Oliver C. AUGER
Born: 1860 - St. Teath, Cornwall, England
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
6 M Thomas AUGER
Born: 8 January 1865 - St. Teath, Cornwall, England
Christened:
Died: 5 April 1943 - Plymouth, Devon, England
Buried:
Spouse: Catherine PROUT (1863-1924)
Marr: 8 January 1890 - Endellion, Cornwall, England
7 F Emma Jane AUGER
Born: 1867-1868 - St. Teath, Cornwall, England
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Thomas Henry OLIVER ( - )
Marr: 26 August 1891 - St. Teath, Cornwall, England
8 M Samuel AUGER
Born: 1869 - St. Teath, Cornwall, England
Christened:
Died: 30 December 1901 - Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, Colorado
Buried: - Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colorado
Spouse: Ellen May (Nettie) SLATER ( - )
Marr: 28 December 1898 - Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, Colorado
9 F Elizabeth Ann AUGER
Born: 1874 - St. Teath, Cornwall, England
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: James AMY ( - )
Marr: 1895 - St. Teath, Cornwall, England 9
Christening Notes (Husband)
Baptisms Non Conformist- Cornwall Online Parish Clerks Database
Baptism Circuit: St. Austell & Camelford Methodist
Date: 12 Dec. 1824
Parish Where Baptised: St. Mabyn
Name: William Hoskin Auger
Age/DOB: 05 Nov.
Parents: Thomas - Thomasine
Residence: St. Mabyn
Fathers rank/profession: Shopkeeper
General Notes (Husband)
Cornwall Online Census Project\emdash 1861
Transcript of Piece RG9/1516 (Part 3)
Enumeration District 10
Civil Parish of St. Teath, Eccl. Parish of -
Folio 136 Page 12
60,Pengelly,1,William Auger,Head,M,37,,Machinist,St Mabyn Cornwall,,
,,,Peggy H Auger,Wife,M,,29,,St Teath Cornwall,,
,,,Ebeymena Auger,Daur,,,9,Scholar,St Teath Cornwall,,
,,,Etheldra Auger,Daur,,,7,Scholar,St Teath Cornwall,,
,,,William Auger,Son,,5,,Scholar,St Teath Cornwall,,
,,,Emma O Auger,Daur,,,3,Scholar,St Teath Cornwall,,
,,,James O Auger,Son,,11m,,,St Teath Cornwall,,
______________________________
1871 Census-Cornwall
Parish S.TEATH; District 11; Schedule 103
Approximate
Position MaritalBirth
Name in Family Status Age OccupationYear Place of Birth
AUGER, WM Head M 46 MACHINIST1825 S.MABYN, Cornwall
AUGER, PERRY H Wife M 38 -1833 S.TEATH, Cornwall
AUGER, WM Son - 14 MLLWRGHT AP1857 S.TEATH, Cornwall
AUGER, JAS C Son - 9 SCH1862 S.TEATH, Cornwall
AUGER, THOS Son - 6 SCH1865 S.TEATH, Cornwall
AUGER, EMMA C Daughter - 4 SCH1867 S.TEATH, Cornwall
AUGER, SAML Son - 1 -1870 S.TEATH, Cornwall
General Notes for Child William AUGER
1871 Census-Millwright (in William Sr. notes)1871 Census-Millwright (in William Sr. notes)
IMMIGRATION: State of Colorado County of Gilpin 13.
In the court of Gilpin County.
I William Auger of the age of twenty nine years and a native of Cornwall,England, do declare an oath, that it is bona fide my intention to becomea naturalized citizen of the United States fo America, and to renounceall allegiance and fidelity to every foreign Prince, Potentate, State,Sovereignty whatever, and more particularly the allegiance and fidelity Iowe to Victoria Queen of Great Britian of whom I was heretofore a citizenand subject, so help me God.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12th day of June a.d. 1886
Clayton F. Becker, Judge
signed William Auger
OBIT: Obituary Denver Post 4-9-1948 and The Denver News 4-9-1948
William Auger, long time Colorado resident died early yesterday at his home, 764 Madison St., after an illness of seven weeks. He was the uncle of Mrs. Homer Pearson, wife of Colorado's lieutenant governor.
OBIT: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, at the Moore Mortuary. Burial will be in Fairmount.
OBIT: Mr. Auger was born in Cornwall England, Sept. 29, 1856, and migrated to Michigan when he was 23. (1879) He moved to Central City in 1881 and worked as a blacksmith in various mines in the region. Prior to coming to Denver in 1920, he was manager of the Pittsburg Gold Mine, there for20 years.
OBIT: He was employed as a blacksmith for the State Highway Dept. until his retirement in 1934. He was the oldest member of the Christ Methodist Church.
OBIT: In addition to Mrs. Pearson, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Matthews, 3120 E. 13 th Ave. and Mrs. Margaret Lindsey, 735 Madison St.;three sons, Albert J. and Charles S., both of 764 Madison St., and Clare O., 1515 Cook St.; a sister, Mrs. Emma Oliver, Cornwall, England; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
BIOGRAPHY: SHORT SKETCHES OF GILPIN COUNTY PIONEERS AND OTHER EARLY DAY STORIES.
From the WEEKLY REGISTER CALL OF 24 th. MAY 1940
BIOGRAPHY: WM. AUGER SOME REFLECTIONS
BIOGRAPHY: I was born in St. Teath, North Cornwall, England on the 29th. September 1856, one of twelve children, three older than me and eight younger.
BIOGRAPHY: My Father was a carpenter and millwright, as his forefathers were before him for generations. My Mother's folk were business people.
BIOGRAPHY: Because of a large family, I went to work with very little schooling. One of my uncles was a farmer and I stayed with him a large part of the time. There were three daughters in the family, but no son and I was a welcome addition.
BIOGRAPHY: At the age of fourteen, I went to live with a Mr. Basset, who owned a hotel and butcher shop. My job was to look after the garden, deliver meat and do the hostler's work. I lived with them for two years.
BIOGRAPHY: After this time I went home to work in the old Treburget mine; my first experience in mining. While working in the mine I had a chance to help in the blacksmith shop, which delighted me as I had always wanted to be a blacksmith. After a year as a helper I was given a forge, sharpening steel and doing other blacksmith work. In 1876 the mine closed down but I got a job in the village blacksmith shop where I worked about two years.
BIOGRAPHY: At this time I received an offer to go Wales to take charge of a mine blacksmith shop. I arrived there in the early months of 1879 and worked for about two months when the main pumping bob broke and they closed down the mine.
BIOGRAPHY: I was out of work again and so was Jack Pengelly, who was well known to Gilpin county people in the 80's. He was one of the wrestlers and sports of Mountain City. We met a man who had been to this country and was home on a visit. He was going back to the copper mines in North Michigan. We told him that we had always wanted to go to America and would like to go back with him. He said, "1 would be pleased to have your company." So we travelled together until we reached Hancock, Michigan. The others being hard rock miners received a contract sinking a shaft. I did not stay long at that as I received a job as foreman blacksmith at the Hancock mine, under the management of Captain John Ryan. He was a wonderftil man. His son, for whom I used to make hoops, became chief of the United States plane production in the World war.
BIOGRAPHY: On June 1st., 1881, Jack Pengelly and I decided to come to Colorado. We arrived in Central City June 5th. Nick Sams, the hack driver for Dick Williams, took us to Mountain City to the home of Wm. Short, across the street from the firehouse. They were friends of Jack's. We stayed with them two or three days. Having arrived on a Sunday, I went to the Methodist church and heard the Rev. Matthew Evans preach on the text, "We All Do Fade as the Leaf" He was a good preacher.
BIOGRAPHY: On Monday I visited the blacksmith shops in Central trying to get a job, but was unsuccessfiil. Being near noon I started down toward the house where we were staying and a strange thing happened. A man on horseback called to me and asked if I was a blacksmith? I said I was and also a drill sharpener. He said you are the man I am looking for. His name was Martin Pitts. He and a Mr. Burke had a grading contract about two miles below Rollinsville on the railroad which later became the Moffat. I took the job and my helper was Sam Doran, a boy
about 16 years of age, a very likeable chap. The friendship we formed there was never broken until his death. There were a number of miners who came out there to work as they paid a better wage than in the mines. Jack Pengelly came with them.
BIOGRAPHY: After a while Jack and I decided that railroad construction was too rough a life for us so we quit and went to the Blue Bird mine, two miles north of Nederland and got work there.
BIOGRAPHY: The next year 1882, I asked my boyhood sweetheart if she would come to this country and join me in marriage. I had not seen her for five years as she went to London quite a while before I came to this country; all of our courting was done by mail during that time. She was brave enough to cross the big pool and arrived in Boulder August 12th., 1882. We were married on the 14th. By the Rev. Gillam, the Methodist minister of Boulder. We left that afternoon for the Blue Bird mine, hiring a team with driver. What a change from the city of London to
Boulder canyon. But my wife was thrilled with the scenery.
BIOGRAPHY: I was put in charge of the mine and we got along nicely. On July 24th., l883, my wife presented me with our first son.
BIOGRAPHY: About the 20yh., September, 1883, we left the Blue Bird mine and went to Birmingham, Alabama. I secured blacksmith work at the Pratt Coal and Coke mine and we were getting along fine until our baby was taken sick. After the Doctor attended him for quite a while he told us if we wanted to save our baby we must take him away from that climate. Not knowing of a better climate than that of Colorado we came back to Central City, arriving a few days before his first birthday, 1884. We got Dr. Davidson to attend to him. He improved for a while but on September 28Th.passed away from us to him who took little children up in His arms and blessed them while He was on earth.
BIOGRAPHY: At this time I was working for Matt Bollart and Wm. Fick in Black Hawk in their blacksmith and wagon shop. John Morgan, Evan Morgan's father, and I worked together. He was a very fine blacksmith and a good friend of mine. I shall never forget his kindness when our baby died. He was like a father to me.
BIOGRAPHY: Gilpin county was very lively during this period, a large number of mines were being worked and the quartz haulers were busy hauling the ore to the mills in Black Hawk. The streets of Central were kept alive with these horse and mule teams hauling quartz and supplies
through them.
BIOGRAPHY: The Prize mine was employing a large number of men. Joseph Bostwick, the superintendent, asked me to take the job of blacksmith for him, which I did and stayed there four years and at the California, Hidden Treasure and Kansa's mines I worked eight years more. The weather seemed very severe during the winter months and many mornings as we traveled from Central City up to the mines we would have to lie flat on the ground and grasp boulders to keep from blowing off our path. In the 80's and later we had several cloudbursts. I remember one that came down Eureka street that carried wood sidewalks and other debris down to Mountain City and piled it on the roof of the Buell mill and in front of McFarlane's foundry the water washed the street out some eight feet deep.
BIOGRAPHY: In the fall of 1901 the Cashier Gold Mining and Reduction company bought the Pittsburg group of mines in Russell Gulch. I was employed by them as underground foreman, working under the orders of the superintendent, the method of quantity production being employed, which has closed down many good mines in Gilpin county. In 1905 a new president and board of directors took charge. They asked me if I could make the mine pay if I had full charge. I said I thought the mine could be made to pay alright, so they gave me the
responsibility. Gilpin county people know the result. It soon became one of the best dividend paying mines in the county and continued so for years. While working the mine we took out almost eight hundred thousand dollars worth of ore from Pittsburg and Golden Wedge mines.
BIOGRAPHY: As a family we lived in Central City 37 years; seven of our children were born there. My wife and I joined the St. James Methodist church March 7, 1887. The Rev.T.L.Wiltse was the pastor. Under his ministry there were 133 conversions in 1886 and 1887. At that time there were no electric lights, pipe organ, or heating plant in the church. The present pews were also put in later as was the carpet. On March 7th., 1887, I was appointed Class Leader and continued until 1921. My wife was also a worker in the church, not- withstanding our big family.
Being Methodists we believed in family prayer. Our children, as soon as they were able to read, had a bible given to them so they could read each night at the family altar. We therefore obeyed the scriptural injunction train up a child in the way he should go, so that when he is old he will not depart from it. My helpmate went to her reward six years ago last October. There are not many of the old timers from Gilpin county left but wherever you are you are still friends and I hope to meet you in the Home Land. "All the way my Saviour leads me, What have I
to ask besides, Can 1 doubt his tender mercy, Who thru life, has been my guide, Heavenly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Thee I dwell, For I know what'ere befalls me, Jesus doeth all things well."
BIOGRAPHY: While the foregoing covers in brief an outline of my life to the time of leaving Gilpin county, it might be of some interest to touch on a few highlights.
BIOGRAPHY: The year 1907 stands out in memory as a time of trial and loss, as that summer marked the passing of our 16 year old son with typhoid fever. At the same time two daughters were very ill with the same disease at St. Luke's hospital in Denver. The comforting thought now is the way our pastor, Dr. Forrester, and friends rallied to us- so typical of the spirit manifested in a small community.
BIOGRAPHY: My heart began troubling me in 1912 and we were advised that a change of altitude might prove beneficial, so Mrs. Auger and I spent some time in Greeley. This did prove temporarily beneficial, but in 1913 our doctor thought I should get down to sea level for a while. In May 1913 therefore Mrs. Auger and I left for England, where we sojoumed for about two months. This trip did me a world of good and was much enjoyed. It was 34 years since I had seen my mother and the memory of the reunion with her, together with other relatives and old
friends will stay with me always. My father had passed away a few years prior to our visit to the old home land. One of the cherished memories in connection with our trip to England is the sending off the boys at the Pittsburg mine gave me on the eve of our departure. I was leaving the
building and was struck with the fact that none of them had wished me a pleasant joumey but lo, and behold, when we got outside here were all the employees lined up. I asked them if they were going on a strike. I shall never forget John Oliver, who acted as spokesman for the group, as he came forward and presented me with a beautiful ring made of Gilpin county gold by Mr. Rapin, the jeweler. I was as deeply moved as Mr. Oliver, and found it difficult to express myself in appreciation of the men's loyalty and thoughtftilness.
BIOGRAPHY: While I am on the subject of the Pittsburg mine I like to remember that never a superintendent had more loyal and efficient workmen. The accident record is another source of great satisfaction to me. In all the years we only had two minor accidents.
BIOGRAPHY: It is also pleasant to recall the confidence reposed in me by the stockholders and board of directors. Practically all of whom lived in the East and very seldom even visited the mine. They seemed to have complete confidence in the management and never once was there a reprimand or criticism of any nature whatsoever.
BIOGRAPHY: Another pleasant memory is that twice a month as regular as clockwork every man was paid in full and all company bills were settled each month in full without fail. No doubt some of the former employees will remember the turkeys given each and every one at Thanksgiving or Christmas.
BIOGRAPHY: As I look back on our years in Central City it pleases me to think that our friends were not confined to the Methodist church, although they were especially near to us. Still some of our best friends were of other races and religious faiths. I particularly remember Father Meyer visiting the girls when they were so ill at the hospital, and the pleasant relations we enjoyed with Father Naughton and other priests.
BIOGRAPHY: I stated many limes that there were three places in Central where I could be found- the mine, the church and my home. I do recall now with some pleasure that I was invited to be a candidate for mayor, which I rejected but felt honored none the less.
BIOGRAPHY: In conclusion I want to say that I look back on the years in Central with a great deal of pleasure. If I went into all the memories I could write a book. I have tried to mention those things that might be of interest to the old timers that are left.
BIOGRAPHY: As to my present condition, I am glad to say that in my sunset years I am surrounded with my family and unlike most families we are within an hour's drive of each other and see one another regularly. There are six children, nine grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. We are quite a crowd.
BIOGRAPHY: Last November I became very sick and for four months was confined to my bed and at times very close to death's door. At the present time I am convalescing nicely and the doctor tells me that if I am careful I should live at least ten more years.
BIOGRAPHY: My entire attitude and conduct has been guided by Micah 6:8,"And what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God."
General Notes for Child James Oliver C. AUGER
Have Naturalization
State of Colorado/County of Gilpin 12.
In the County Court of Gilpin County
I James O. Auger of the age of 26 years and a native of Cornwall, England do declare an oath that it is bona fide my intention to become a naturalized citizen of the United States of America, and to renounce all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereignty whatever, and more particulary the allegiance and fidelity Iowe to Victoria Queen of Great Britian of whom I was heretofore a citizenand subject, so help me God.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of June a.d. 1886
Clayton F. Becker, Judge
James O. Auger
General Notes for Child Samuel AUGER
BURIAL: http://www.familyworkings.com/cemeteries/fairmount.htm
Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colorado
Auger, Samuel 1869 - 1901 WOW (Woodman of the World)
William John Auger and Doris J. Shirley
Husband William John AUGER (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Albert James AUGER (1885-1951)
Mother: Edith Jane BURROWS ( - )
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Wife Doris J. SHIRLEY (details suppressed for this person)
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1 F Jennie Louise AUGER (details suppressed for this person)
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William John Emerson Auger and Anna Ludmilla Rysavy
Husband William John Emerson AUGER 2
Born: 25 September 1872 - , Pilkington, Wellington, Ontario 12
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Died: 31 October 1955 2
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Father: John Cotton AUGER (1848-1932) 2
Mother: Sarah Jane LAMINN (1846-1897) 2
Marriage: 14 November 1912 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 2
Wife Anna Ludmilla RYSAVY 2
Born: 1880 - Rejchov Caslava, Bohemia 2
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Died: 22 June 1975 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 2
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Noted events in her life were:
• Immigration 2, 1898 - Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada
Children
1 M George AUGER (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Evelyn Joyce BRADLEY ( -1990)
2 F Mary Ludmila AUGER 2
Born: 1914 2
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Died: 1920 2
Cause of Death: spinal menengitis
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3 F Grace AUGER (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Doug Cameron WILSON (1915-1975) 2
Birth Notes (Husband)
Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1909
page 472
Pilkington Wellington
Name: William John Emerson Auger
Date of Birth: 25 Sep 1872
Gender: Male
Father's Name: John C Auger
Farmer
Mother's Name: Sarah Jane Lemain
Informant: John C. Auger Pilkington
Registered: 15 October 1879
Dr. Portland
Roll Number: MS929_9
General Notes (Husband)
Lived in Winnipeg Manitoba.
General Notes (Wife)
1 BIRT
2 DATE 1881
1 DEAT
2 DATE 1975
2 PLAC Winnipeg MB
Notes (Marriage)
1 REFN 1891
I have a copy of a newspaper clipping that says on Nov.14,1912 at the
home of Mr Aaron Auger, Miss Anna Ludmilla Rysavy and Mr William J.
Emerson Auger were married. Rev. Henry Irving officiated. Brides
attendant was Miss Ruby Auger, and Mr W.F. Auger supported the groom.
Mr. A. Auger gave the bride away. They lived on Mary avenue Winnipeg.
General Notes for Child Mary Ludmila AUGER
[johncotton.FTW]
She died young.
She died young.
William John Prout Auger and Lily Marian (Mamie) Smith
Husband William John Prout AUGER
Born: 17 March 1894 - St. Teath, Cornwall, England
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Died: 1 March 1990 - St. Minver, Cornwall, England
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Father: Thomas AUGER (1865-1943)
Mother: Catherine PROUT (1863-1924)
Marriage: 18 August 1923 - St. Mary's, Merton Park, Surrey, England
Wife Lily Marian (Mamie) SMITH
Born: 25 October 1898 - Holy Trinity, Lambeth, London, England
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Died: 20 February 1994 - St. Minver, Cornwall, England
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1 F Sylvia Catherine AUGER (details suppressed for this person)
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