What's New (past 30 days)
H Folks
I'm continuing to upload documents loaned to me; loading photos & info that I've collected over the years and scanning/photographing The Cobden Sun newspapers. The work ahead never stops - thank you!
I'm also working on the Whitewater Region's WWI & WWII casualties and gathering the names of Whitewater Region's WWI & WWII casualties.
I'm continuing to work on the businesses and buildings of Cobden and would appreciate information and photos related to them.
I greatly appreciate your emails and ask that you be patient as I will answer your emails as soon as I can. Email me directly at my email address: faygen@nrtco.net
I also appreciate the updated information and photos that you contribute to this site for all to enjoy. As you can see from "What's New" and the photos attached to individuals, there have been many contributors.
Hoping your genealogy search goes well.
Fay
Facebook page "Cobden of the Past by Faysgenealogy" - have a look at it.
Photos
Documents
| Thumb | Description | Linked to | Last Modified |
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 | Byron William MCKIBBON obituary The Edmonton Bulleton, Aug 28, 1936 p. 16 | 4 Dec 2025 | |
 | Chant, Barbara BUCKWALT obituary https://www.frasermorrisheubner.com/obituary/Barbara-Chant | 4 Dec 2025 | |
 | Morris, Duncan retires from Funeral & Furniture businesses, July 1980 Newspaper clipping from the collection of Brenda Millar | 2 Dec 2025 | |
 | CHx-Horse-drawn hearse used by Herb Fraser & Dunc Morris - interior view Newspaper clipping from the scrapbooks of Grace Miller & Olive Hill, Paper & date unknown | 2 Dec 2025 | |
 | CHx-Horse-drawn hearse used when Dunc Morris apprenticed with Herb Fraser Newspaper clipping from the scrapbooks of Grace Miller & Olive Hill, Paper & date unknown | 2 Dec 2025 | |
 | Morris, Duncan retires, 1980 Newspaper clipping from the collection of Brenda Millar | 2 Dec 2025 | |
 | CHx-Hearse belonging to Fraser Morris Funeral Home reviewed by curator from National Museum of Science and Technology, 1980 Newspaper clippings from the scrapbook collections of Lena Byce | 2 Dec 2025 | |
 | CHx-Former Fraser-Morris Funeral Home sold to be Bed & Breakfast Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Lena Byce The Cobden Sun, Dec 9, 1987 | 2 Dec 2025 | |
 | CHx-Fraser-Morris horse-drawn hearse donated to Champlain Trail Museum Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Lena Byce The Cobden Sun, Dec 9, 1987 | 2 Dec 2025 | |
 | Graham, Isabel Eleanor IRETON nursing graduation Waterloo Region Record, Jun 5, 1965 p. 33 | 2 Dec 2025 | |
 | Graham, Isabel Eleanor IRETON obituary Waterloo Region Record, Dec 14, 1968 p. 25 | 2 Dec 2025 | |
 | Charles Edwin GRAHAM obituary Waterloo Region Record, Sep 30, 1965 p. 30 | 2 Dec 2025 | |
 | CHx-Historical Plaque unveiled in Cobden Municipal Park Newspaper clipping from the collection of Gladys Francis | 1 Dec 2025 | |
 | 4 H club members c1970's Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Sherry Gilchrist | 30 Nov 2025 | |
 | Ellard Joseph Russel POWERS - OFU vice President Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Sherry Gilchrist | 30 Nov 2025 | |
 | Gordon & Viola MCLAUGHLIN, 1964 Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Sherry Gilchrist | 30 Nov 2025 | |
 | Labow, Jemima Pearl BRANNAN is Silver Cross Mother Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Sherry Gilchrist | 30 Nov 2025 | |
 | Nursing Sister Ida Mary MACGREGOR obituary The Ottawa Citizen, Aug 17, 1944 p. 17 | 29 Nov 2025 | |
 | Gnr Ira Clifford EADY killed overseas The North Bay Nugget, Aug 24, 1944 p. 2 | 29 Nov 2025 | |
 | Gnr Ira Clifford EADY killed in France The North Bay Nugget, Aug 21, 1944 p. 3 | 29 Nov 2025 | |
 | William Robert KIRK obituary The Ottawa Citizen, Jan 12, 1948 p. 14 | 29 Nov 2025 | |
 | William Joseph BREEN obituary The Ottawa Citizen, Oct 18, 2001 p. 57 | 29 Nov 2025 | |
 | Rita Agnes BREEN obituary The Ottawa Citizen, Aug 15, 2009 p. 40 | 29 Nov 2025 | |
 | Thomas Michael BREEN obituary The Ottawa Journal, Jan 6, 1975 p. 29 | 29 Nov 2025 | |
 | 4 H Square Dancing Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Sherry Gilchrist | 29 Nov 2025 | |
| Breen, Thelma Hazel FAWCETT obituary https://www.frasermorrisheubner.com/obituary/Thelma-Breen | 29 Nov 2025 | |
 | ORG-UPPER OTTAWA VALLEY GENEALOGICAL GROUP - Diane Burnett, librarian at UOVGG for many years From the FB page of UOVGG | 29 Nov 2025 | |
 | Breen, Julia Ann RYAN obituary The Ottawa Journal, Jan 11, 1977 p. 34 | 29 Nov 2025 | |
 | John Francis BREEN obituary The Ottawa Journal, Aug 31, 1976 p. 40 | 29 Nov 2025 | |
| Berry, Jean Leola STEWART obituary https://www.mdbfuneralhome.com/obituaries/jean-berry | 29 Nov 2025 | |
 | Bosak, Doris Rachael JOHNSTON obituary The Toronto Star, May 12, 1996 p. 52 | 28 Nov 2025 | |
 | Cpl. Peter BOSAK obituary The Toronto Star, Oct 20, 1988 p. 102 | 28 Nov 2025 | |
| Van Leyen, Stephen John https://www.frasermorrisheubner.com/obituary/Stephen-VanLeyen | 28 Nov 2025 | |
 | Earl John PRICE wedding Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Sherry Gilchrist | 23 Nov 2025 | |
 | CHURCH-PERRETTON UNITED CHURCH, PERRETTON 100 years old Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Sherry Gilchrist | 23 Nov 2025 | |
 | Digging near Westmeath unearthed bodies & artefacts Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Sherry Gilchrist | 23 Nov 2025 | |
 | Clinton John Russell DESJARDINS wife Marilyn and twin daughters Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Sherry Gilchrist | 23 Nov 2025 | |
 | Dr. Charles Keith SPENCE - letter from community pg2 from the collection of Gary Spence | 23 Nov 2025 | |
 | Dr. Charles Keith SPENCE - letter from community pg1 from the collection of Gary Spence | 23 Nov 2025 | |
 | Dr. Charles Keith SPENCE graduated as air gunner from the collection of Gary Spence | 23 Nov 2025 | |
 | Dr. Charles Keith SPENCE, air gunner from the collection of Gary Spence | 23 Nov 2025 | |
 | Dougherty, Margaret nee Ross obituary Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Eleanor Tabbert. | 23 Nov 2025 | |
 | John William BROOME obituary Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Eleanor Tabbert. | 23 Nov 2025 | |
 | Broome, Margaret BAIRD funeral card Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook collection of Eleanor Tabbert. | 23 Nov 2025 | |
| McLaughlin, Eleanor May DOUGHERTY obituary https://www.mdbfuneralhome.com/obituaries/eleanor-mclaughlin | 23 Nov 2025 | |
 | Gervais, Guardsman Renaud - military photo Newspaper clipping from a Westmeath Twp. Memorial insert in the Cobden Sun, Aug 1997 | 14 Nov 2025 | |
 | BUSINESS-BENNIE'S GENERAL STORE, BEACHBURG From the scrapbook collection of Sherry Gilchrist, compiled by her grandmother | 10 Nov 2025 | |
 | ORG-BEACHBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY opening, 1967 From the scrapbook collection of Sherry Gilchrist, compiled by her grandmother | 10 Nov 2025 | |
 | John & Ellen MCLAUGHLIN with large egg yolk From the scrapbook collection of Sherry Gilchrist, compiled by her grandmother | 10 Nov 2025 | |
 | EVENT-CENTENNIAL BALL & ACTIVITIES, 1967 Women's Institute tea From the scrapbook collection of Sherry Gilchrist, compiled by her grandmother | 10 Nov 2025 |
Headstones
| Thumb | Description | Cemetery | Status | Linked to | Last Modified |
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 | Gravestone-Code, Donald & Denise nee Crites Donald's son Donald Gordon Code Block 5 - Presbyterian Cobden Union Cemetery photographed by Fay Bennett, Sep 2016 | Cobden Union Cemetery | Located |
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6 Dec 2025 |
 | Gravestone-Childerhose, Robert Stephen & Lillian Rose DEWAR Block 3 Cobden Union Cemetery Cobden, ON Photographed by Fay Bennett, June 2024 | Cobden Union Cemetery | Located |
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4 Dec 2025 |
 | Gravestone-Burgess, Thomas & Isabella Ada nee Dagg Block 2 - Anglican Cobden Union Cemetery photographed by Fay Bennett, Sept 2016 | Cobden Union Cemetery | Located |
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1 Dec 2025 |
 | Gravestone-Breen, William J. & Thelma nee Fawcett Block 4 - Presbyterian Cobden Union Cemetery photographed by Fay Bennett, Sept 2016 | Cobden Union Cemetery | Located |
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29 Nov 2025 |
 | Gravestone-Boyle, John Harrison Block 5 - Presbyterian Cobden Union Cemetery photographed by Fay Bennett, Sep 2016 | Cobden Union Cemetery | Located |
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29 Nov 2025 |
 | Gravestone-Boyce, Gerald Hamilton & Joyce nee Hawkins Block 2 Anglican Cobden Union Cemetery Photographed by Fay Bennett, June 2024 | Cobden Union Cemetery | Located |
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28 Nov 2025 |
 | Gravestone-Bosak, Tanya Lee and mother Doris Rachel Block 2 - Anglican Cobden Union Cemetery photographed by Fay Bennett, Sept 2016 | Cobden Union Cemetery | Located |
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28 Nov 2025 |
 | Gravestone-Berry, John H & Jean nee Stewart son Robert H. Block 2 - Anglican Cobden Union Cemetery photographed by Fay Bennett, Sept 2016 | Cobden Union Cemetery | Located |
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28 Nov 2025 |
 | Gravestone-Bennett, Arnold & Joyce nee Collins & son Graham Block 3 Methodist Cobden Union Cemetery, Cobden, ON Photographed by Fay Bennett, July 2024 | Cobden Union Cemetery | Located |
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28 Nov 2025 |
 | Gravestone-BECKMAN (no stone); Charles, C. Lakely, Margaret Block 3-Methodist, Lot 37 Cobden Union Cemetery Cobden, ON https://cobden.cemsites.com/ | Cobden Union Cemetery | Unmarked |
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28 Nov 2025 |
 | Gravestone-ALLEN, Robert & Agnes McLaren; dau Ida Section 3 Methodist Cobden Union Cemetery Photographed by Fay Bennett, Nov 2025 | Cobden Union Cemetery |
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25 Nov 2025 | |
 | Gravestone-Faught, Edward 'Ward' Nelson & Donna nee Wilson Block 3 Methodist Cobden Union Cemetery Cobden, ON Photographed by Fay Bennett, Nov 2025 | Cobden Union Cemetery | Located |
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25 Nov 2025 |
 | Gravestone-Allen, Alexander Clarke & Mabel McDiarmid Section 3 Methodist Cobden Union Cemetery Photographed by Fay Bennett, Nov 2025 | Cobden Union Cemetery | Located |
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25 Nov 2025 |
 | Gravestone-Kohlsmith, Vernon & Lois nee Foss Block 3 - Methodist Cobden Union Cemetery photographed by Fay Bennett, Nov 2025 | Cobden Union Cemetery | Located |
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25 Nov 2025 |
 | Gravestone-Barr, John Hiram & Minnie (nee Johnston) Block 2 - Anglican Cobden Union Cemetery photographed by Fay Bennett | Cobden Union Cemetery | Located |
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24 Nov 2025 |
 | Gravestone-Angus, Alexander & Margaret nee Dillabough Block 5 - Presbyterian Cobden Union Cemetery photographed by Fay Bennett, Sep 2016 | Cobden Union Cemetery | Located |
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24 Nov 2025 |
 | Guardsman (Trooper) Renaud Gerald GERVAIS - commemorated at Butte War Memorial. Niece Linda Bromley pointing to his name photograph from the collection of Linda Bromley |
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17 Nov 2025 | ||
 | Pte. David MCLAREN gravestone https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56263724/david-mclaren |
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7 Nov 2025 | ||
 | Pte. Daniel P. MARRS gravestone https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial/detail/2954839 |
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7 Nov 2025 | ||
 | Pte. Evelyn Brown BYFORD gravestone https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial/detail/483931 |
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7 Nov 2025 |
Histories
| Thumb | Description | Linked to | Last Modified |
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 | Gervais, Gds. Renaud Gerald Gervais service summary Compiled by Fay Bennett from sources noted | 17 Nov 2025 | |
 | Murdock, Pte. George Alexander military summary Compiled by Fay Bennett from sources listed | 11 Nov 2025 | |
 | Pte. John Thomas MELLISH WWII Service Summary Compiled by Fay Bennett from sources noted | 7 Nov 2025 | |
 | Flying Officer Irvin John LABOW WWII Service Summary Compiled by Fay Bennett from sources noted | 6 Nov 2025 |
Individuals
Families