Ryeland Family Tree

The Genealogy of the Ryeland and connected Families

1861 - 1920 (59 years)

Generation: 1

Georgina Morin LISTER was born in Oct 1861 in Leith, , Midlothian, Scotland; died on 16 Oct 1920 in York County, Ontario, Canada.

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_UID: 74EC60292118425A97FA087A50F21F77A9A6

Georgina married George M ALEXANDER on 13 Oct 1879 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. George (son of James ALEXANDER and Mary Ann) was born in 1860 in Mono Mills, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Sep 1920 in York County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. James Lester ALEXANDER was born in 1881 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
3. Mary Elizabeth ALEXANDER was born on 29 Nov 1881 in York County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
4. Emily Agnes ALEXANDER was born in 1884 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
5. George Charles ALEXANDER was born on 10 May 1885 in York County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
6. Lillian Frances ALEXANDER was born in 1889 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
7. John Frederick ALEXANDER was born in 1891 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
8. William Henry ALEXANDER was born on 29 Oct 1893 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Jan 1937 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada.
9. Ben M ALEXANDER was born in 1895 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
10. Vera May ALEXANDER was born in Jul 1896 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
11. Mabel Georgina ALEXANDER was born in 1897 in Ontario, Canada; and died.

Generation: 2

2.
James Lester ALEXANDER (1.Georgina¹) was born in 1881 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
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Mary Elizabeth ALEXANDER (1.Georgina¹) was born on 29 Nov 1881 in York County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
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_UID: E4AD848ECFB8447097DFD0C955CFE78078B2

Emily Agnes ALEXANDER

(1.Georgina¹) was born in 1884 in Ontario, Canada; and died.

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_UID: DC20D98646B04974996CF4FAA38AA9582F3C

Family/Spouse: James Arthur WRIGHT. James and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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12. Dorthy WRIGHT was born in May 1907 in Ontario, Canada; and died.

5.
George Charles ALEXANDER (1.Georgina¹) was born on 10 May 1885 in York County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
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Lillian Frances ALEXANDER (1.Georgina¹) was born in 1889 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
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John Frederick ALEXANDER (1.Georgina¹) was born in 1891 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
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_UID: C50820931AF8447BA663680941700F73FE41

William Henry ALEXANDER

(1.Georgina¹) was born on 29 Oct 1893 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Jan 1937 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada.

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_UID: 41AE34987BD64309B7EE8E7187FCA2426310
Residence: 1901, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada

William married Ruby Isobel RICHARDSON on 27 Jan 1916 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. Ruby (daughter of Charles Alex RICHARDSON and Annie SCOTT) was born on 22 Feb 1892 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Feb 1976 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

13. William George ALEXANDER was born on 5 Jul 1928 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Jan 2021 in Parry Sound, , Ontario, Canada.

9.
Ben M ALEXANDER (1.Georgina¹) was born in 1895 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
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_UID: 409100F5ADE3464FB1DB010402A74650BBC8
10.
Vera May ALEXANDER (1.Georgina¹) was born in Jul 1896 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
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_UID: D9D8EC1EEC054DB99273AB94DBBBE563D4D5
11.
Mabel Georgina ALEXANDER (1.Georgina¹) was born in 1897 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
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_UID: 4BCBE19419064763A273A1F074D85831CFFA

Generation: 3

12.
Dorthy WRIGHT (4.Emily², 1.Georgina¹) was born in May 1907 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
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_UID: 70CC58D2C1CE4C02A410C045C95A4D6BD7FE

13.

William George ALEXANDER

(8.William², 1.Georgina¹) was born on 5 Jul 1928 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Jan 2021 in Parry Sound, , Ontario, Canada.

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_UID: E86604E5B9BD4523BEDDECB43900EFA51D79
Obituary: Jan 2021

Notes:

Obituary:
In Celebration of
William (Bill) George Alexander
July 5, 1928 - January 25, 2021
Peacefully, on Monday, January 25, 2021, at Lakeland Long Term Care, at the age of 92. Bill was the beloved husband of Ruth for 70 years, and a devoted family man. Cherished father of Margaret Colbear (Bob), Peter Alexander (Frances) and Judy Ryeland (Nick).

Adored grandfather of 6; Becky Agar (Mike), Kimberly Ferris (Mark) Adam Ryeland (Julie), Geoff Ryeland (Macy), Connor Ryeland, and Sam Alexander.

Much loved great grandfather of 8; Matthew Agar, Tim Agar, Andrew Ferris, Audrey Ferris, Nicole Ryeland, Paige Ryeland, Nathan Ryeland, and William Ryeland.

A long time resident of Etobicoke, he volunteered with the Toronto Accessibility Committee and the Disability Steering Committee, where he was affectionately known as "Big Bad Bill". His other volunteer work included Trillium Hospital Queensway site and Dorothy Ley Hospice. A famous phrase he would often repeat was: "Just Do It" In other words stop talking about it or writing reports about it and JUST DO IT! He was enduringly relentless. Bill had a way of working the back halls and holding conversations with high ranking people that left an impact. He was extremely well respected and got results, often with few words and that twinkle in his eye! Bill was very influential in the new wing at the Mississauga site, which is barrier free and wheelchair accessible throughout, and he was instrumental in having the airlines pressure the aircraft manufacturers to introduce ON-BOARD handicapped washrooms, a standard which has been adopted worldwide!'

Bill was the type of guy that made the world a better place for all and won many awards for his volunteer work, of particular note he received the Community Action Award from Lieutenant Governor David Onley. As a mark of his community impact, he will soon be remembered by a Toronto Council Condolence Motion in February 2021.

Bill graduated from Central Tech in 1946 as an Aircraft Mechanic, received his Air Engineer's Certificate in 1950, then worked for Ontario Hydro for almost 40 years as an Air Maintenance Engineer, where he travelled constantly across most areas of Ontario. Starting In 1966 he also volunteered as a Leader for Scouts Canada and Venturers where he was known as "Sarge" for more than 10 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held outdoors in the summer, weather and COVID permitting.

If desired, donations may be made to the West Parry Sound Health Centre www.wpshcf.com