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Zachariah D. Adams

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Margaret S. (Elford) Adams

Zachariah David Adams  (1898 ~ 1988)

 

5.3.14. Fourteenth child of Thomas Adams and Maria Bullied, Zachariah David Adams, was born July 7, 1898, in New Park, Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario.

  He married Margaret Susan Elford, daughter of John Peter Elford and Susannah Armstrong, on November 9, 1921, in Blackstock, Cartwright Twp., Durham Co., Ontario and had nine children:

 

 

  Zachariah D. Adams died January 29, 1988, aged 89 years and Margaret S. Elford Adams died September 11, 1984, aged 85 years in Bowmanville, Ontario and are interred at Hampton Union Cemetery.

 

 

 

----- MARRIAGE -----

 

Adams—Elford

A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. John P. Elford, Blackstock, on Wednesday, November 9, 1921, when their third daughter, Margaret Susan, became the bride of Mr. Zachariah David Adams, Enniskillen, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Adams of Leskard. The bride entered the sitting room on the arm of her father, to the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. R. G. Carruthers. The bride looked lovely, becomingly gowned in white chiffon taffeta and georgette with French knots in blue and wore the groom’s gift a gold wrist watch. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. G. Carruthers, B.A., Blackstock. During the signing of the register many violin selections were rendered by Mr. William Elford of Warminster, brother of the bride, and solos by Mrs. W. M. Elford. A dainty wedding supper was served to about 40 guests. The presents were numerous, useful and costly. The bride wore a traveling suit of navy serge with red hat and fox furs. They will reside at Haydon. Their many friends wish them a long and happy life. Bowmanville Statesman, Nov. 24, 1921.

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----- OBITUARIES -----

 

Zachariah D. Adams

July 7, 1898 ~ January 29, 1988

The youngest of 14 children, Zachariah David Adams, died at 98 Church St., Bowmanville on Friday, January 29, 1988. In his 90th year he had been ill only seven days.

  Son of the late Thomas and Maria Adams, he was born in Clarke Twp., and educated at New Park. He was married November 9, 1921, in Blackstock, to the late Margaret Susan Elford. He had resided in Bowmanville 42 years.

  Employed by the C.P.R., and a carpenter by Ernie Laird, he had helped build the arena, both Salvation Army additions, houses, the Penecostal Church, Morris Funeral Chapel, and home additions, retiring 20 years ago. He was an adherent of the Salvation Army.

  Surviving are his sons Ross and Berwin, Oshawa, Murray, Wayburn, Sam, twins Bryce and Blaine, a daughter Marguerite Beacock, 23 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one great, great-grandchild. He was predeceased by a son, Gary Adams.

  Funeral services were held at the Morris Funeral Chapel, with Lt. R. Shirren officiating, on Monday.

 Floral donations were received in his memory from the Salvation Army and from several organizations.

 Spring interment Hampton Union Cemetery. Bowmanville Statesman, Feb. 10, 1988.

              

Margaret S. Elford Adams

August 9, 1899 ~ September 11, 1984

One of Bowmanville’s well-known citizens, Margaret Susan Adams died at Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville on September 11, 1984 after an illness of two and a half weeks. She was 85.

  Mrs. Adams was the daughter of the late John and Susan Elford of Cartwright Twp. where she was born and attended school. On November 9, 1921, she married Zachariah David Adams who survives her and they owned and operated a nursing home in Bowmanville for 30 years, retiring 11 years ago. She was an active member of the Salvation Army, Bowmanville.

  In addition to her huband, she is survived by daughter Marguerite (Mrs. Allan Beacock), sons Ross, Berwin, Murray, Wayburn, Samuel, Bryce, Blaine, and was predeceased by a son Gary. Four sisters also survive, Mrs. Verna Abernathy, Mrs. George Bowers (Ella), Mrs. Frances Sutton, Mrs. Fred Dayes (Mabel), and one brother Malcolm Elford. A sister Mrs. Wilbert Drinkle (Elizabeth) and a brother William Elford predeceased her. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and predeceased by one grandson, Larry Adams.

  Capt. E. Cuff was in charge of the funeral service at Morris Funeral Chapel, on Friday, September 14, 1984. Muriel Albion was the organist and Frank Carter the soloist. Pallbearers were Ken Gray, Earl Bowers, Lawrence Adams, Fay Adams, Donald Elford and Bert Bowers.

 Floral tokens were received from General Motors, Chrysler Motors, Bowmanville Foundry, Foundry Union, and Salvation Army.

   Interment Hampton Cemetery. Bowmanville Statesman, Sept. 25, 1984.

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