Besides exploring the beautiful architecture and getting a sense for ‘place’ while in Hamilton, I also said my prayers over many of my paternal ancestors.  My Grandmother Florence Elliott’s parents (my great grandparents) have their resting place in the Woodland Cemetery in Hamilton, along with their son John Staunton Elliott and wife.  Caroline May Elliott has her resting place in Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery.  Thanks to my wonderful second cousin, Mike, I was able to share this experience with family.  Related also, but living in St. Catherines, is my second cousin, Barry.

Through the connection with Mike, I have been able to see that we have a shared interest in birding and photography and family history.  Roots are wonderful things!

On the schematic below, my paternal grandmother is marked with the little house symbol.  My great grandparents were Mabel Burrows and George Elliott.  If you see yourself or your relations somewhere on this tree, please be in touch.

My paternal great grandparents: Mabel Burrows and George Elliott

May our relations rest in peace.

John Stanton Elliott resting alongside Francis Edith Ward

Great Uncle John Stanton Elliott and second wife, Francis Edith Ward

Great Auntie Caroline May Elliott resting along side her husband, Stanley Gamelin

Caroline May Elliott

47715-26 Stanley James GAMELIN, 22, truck driver, Canada, Hamilton, s/o James GAMELIN, b. Hamilton & Emma BARRETT, married Caroline May ELLIOTT, 23, machine operator, Canada, Hamilton, d/o George ELLIOTT, b. Hamilton & Mabel BURRIS (should be Burrows), witn: Edward GAMELIN of 120 Kensington Ave & Emily MOREAU of 15 Keith St., 27 July 1926 at Hamilton