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Richard Carr Silk

Birth	:	1866 Ontario, Canada
Death	:	10 Dec 1913 Crombies, Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Shelburne Cemetery, Shelburne, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.0927010, -80.2090378
Plot	:	Section: St Davids & St Johns
Description	:	Richard Silk -Richard Silk, of Shelburne, met with almost instant death at Crombie Station about 10 o'clock on Wednesday forenoon of last week. The unfortunate man, who was employed in O'Flynn's grain elevator, had jumped on the ladder of one of the cars of a northbound freight that was pulling out of the station yard for the purpose of riding up the line as far as Mr. Isaac Sproule's where he intended to do some telephoning. When he reached the crossing about 300 yds up the line, he either jumped or else fell off, and his head struck one of... Read More	Richard Silk -Richard Silk, of Shelburne, met with almost instant death at Crombie Station about 10 o'clock on Wednesday forenoon of last week. The unfortunate man, who was employed in O'Flynn's grain elevator, had jumped on the ladder of one of the cars of a northbound freight that was pulling out of the station yard for the purpose of riding up the line as far as Mr. Isaac Sproule's where he intended to do some telephoning. When he reached the crossing about 300 yds up the line, he either jumped or else fell off, and his head struck one of the rails so violently that the blow caused almost instant death. Deceased, who was a son of Mrs. Henry Silk, is survived by a widow, two sons and three daughters. The sons and daughters are: Mrs. Bert Trotter, of Peterboro, formerly of Orangeville; Mrs. Alonzo Parson, Violet Hill; Melville, Miss Reta and Carmen at home, William and Robert Silk, of Shelburne, and Harry Silk, of Muskoka, are brothers. The remains were conveyed to Shelburne, where an inquest was held by Dr. T. White, coroner. The sad death was a great shock to the people of Shelburne and vicinity and much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family and friends. Son of Henry and Christina (Slack) Silk Husband of Letitia Lockhart Father of Lillian, Violet, Melville, Reta and Carmen

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Richard Carr Silk's memorial is located at: Shelburne Cemetery, Shelburne, Dufferin County, Canada.
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Richard Carr Silk death on 10 Dec 1913 in Crombies, Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada
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Latitude: 44.0927010
Longitude: -80.2090378

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Isaac Silk

(1835 - 1904)

Christina Slack Silk

(1837 - 1928)

Spouse

Letitia Lockhart Silk

(1868 - 1929)

Siblings

William Silk

(1858 - 1930)

Mary Elizabeth Isabella Silk Simmons

(1868 - 1962)

Henry Isaac “Harry” Silk

(1873 - 1951)

Robert John Silk

(1875 - 1942)

Children

Violet Matilda Silk Parsons

(1891 - 1980)

Pvt Melville John Henry “Mel” Silk

(1894 - 1920)

Reta Pearl Silk Rennick

(1897 - 1938)

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Coordinate: 44.0927010, -80.2090378

2. Melancthon United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1026710, -80.2557530

3. Saint Paul's Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1028300, -80.2559300

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Coordinate: 44.1457200, -80.1355400

7. Christ Church Anglican Whitfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1484800, -80.1363400

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Coordinate: 44.0608800, -80.0944500

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Coordinate: 44.0313290, -80.0733000

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Coordinate: 44.1618350, -80.0703890

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Coordinate: 44.1204900, -80.0423800

12. Primrose Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1893219, -80.1026086

13. Honeywood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2249100, -80.1870100

14. Laurel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9579300, -80.2106700

15. Relessey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0479400, -80.0269170

16. Mansfield Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1644100, -80.0378170

17. Saint Luke's Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1238800, -80.0103800

18. Zion Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9548170, -80.1244380

19. Maple Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1599000, -80.4026800

20. Rosemont United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1146070, -79.9869440

21. Mono College Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9494200, -80.1049200

22. Rosemont Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1258500, -79.9839100

23. McDougall Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9452210, -80.3261600

24. Wesley Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
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