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Ella May Elford (1869 ~ 1955)

4.8.1. First child of John Elford and Anna M. Allin, Ella May Elford, was born December 27, 1869, in Providence, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario.

She married Alfred James 'Harvey' Strike, son of William Strike and Anna Maria Hagerman, September 19, 1894, in Providence, Ontario and had two children:

(4.8.1.1) William Ross (1896 ~ 1968)
(4.8.1.2) Arthur Glenn Elford (1899 ~ 1976)

Ella M. Elford Strike died December 11, 1955, aged 85 years in Bowmanville, Ontario, and A. J. Harvey Strike died October 31, 1924, aged 63 years in Perth, Lanark Co., Ontario and are interred at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

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Elford—Strike

Rev. A. J. H. Strike, popular young pastor of Carrying Place, was wedded on Wednesday to Miss Ella M. Elford, eldest daughter of John Elford, Providence. Kingston Weekly British-Whig, Sept. 27, 1894.

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Ella M. Elford Strike

December 27, 1869 ~ December 11, 1955

Following an illness of two years the death occurred at the Strathaven Rest Home, Bowmanville, on Sunday, December 11, 1955, of Ella May Elford, beloved widow of Rev. A. J. H. Strike, in her 86th year.

A daughter of the late John and Anna Elford, the deceased was born in Darlington Township. She met her husband when he was a young minister at Tyrone. They were married in 1894.

A resident of Bowmanville for 25 years, the deceased had previously lived in Prince Edward County, Deseronto, Campbellford, Morrisburg, Quebec, Ottawa and Perth.

Mrs. Strike was a member of the United Church of Canada. Rev. T. A. Morgan of Trinity United Church, who conducted the funeral service, spoke of the wonderful assistance she gave her husband in his church and patoral work. The funeral was held at the Northcutt & Smith Funeral Home, Bowmanville, on Tuesday, December 13. Interment was in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa.

Mrs. Strike leaves to mourn her passing two sons, W. Ross Strike, Q.C., Bowmanville, vice-chairman of the Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission, and Magistrate G. E. Strike of Ottawa. Also surviving is a brother, W. P. Elford, of Toronto. Bowmanville Statesman, Dec. 15, 1955.

A. J. Harvey Strike

March 15, 1861 ~ October 31, 1924

One of the leading Methodist ministers of Ottawa in the person of Rev. A. J. H. Strike, pastor of Ottawa South Methodist Church died in Perth last evening at the residence of his son, after an illness of several months. News of his death has been received with deepest sorrow by not only his congregation with whom he was most popular, but by a particularly wife circle of friends throughout the city and by his brother ministers.

Rev. Mr. Strike, who was in his 64th year, had not enjoyed good health since the summer. He had conducted service a couple of times in August. His substitute at his church was Rev. John Webster. A few weeks ago Rev. Mr. Strike underwent an operation in Toronto.

The late minister accepted the pastorate of Ottawa South Meth-odist Church, in June, 1922, and his term would...expired until June next year. Latering heartily into the work of his new charge he had succeeded in making it one of the most flourishing churches in the city and in February this year his congregation wiped out the church debt. His many lovable qualities and sincerity endeared him to his congregation who deeply mourn his passing.

Rev. Mr. Strike was born at Port Hope, Ont. For many years he was a member of the Montreal Conference. He served in a number of pastorates among which were Granby, Que., Lindsay, Deseronto, Bowmanville and Morrisburg. Prior to coming to Ottawa he was pastor of Ashbury Methodist Church at Perth, Ont., for two years, where he also established himself in the hearts of his congregation.

Rev. Mr. Strike is survived by his widow and two sons, Messrs. E. Glenn Strike, of this city, and W. Ross Strike of Perth. Mr. E. G. Stroke was called in Perth last evening.

The funeral of the late pastor will be held in Ottawa, the body arriving here this evening. It will be taken to the parsonage, 266 Sunnyside Ave. Burial will take place Monday afternoon in Beechwood Cemetery. Service will be held in Ottawa South Methodist Church. Ottawa Journal, Nov. 1, 1924.