ZINC – TACEY, Brockville, Ontario
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N 44° 34.121 W 075° 42.936
18T E 443178 N 4935287
A zinc headstone in the Old Cathoic Cemetery, County Road 2, Brockville, Ontario. This one is dedicated to Reuben TACEY and his wife Eliza Shiels TACEY.
Waymark Code: WMCN8K
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 09/24/2011
Views: 12
A zinc spire mounted on three zinc plinths. The lower plinth is simulated stone and the middle plinth sides have removable plaques with symbols and dedications to Reuben and Eliza TACEY. The upper plinth is smooth with the date and a round ledge on each side. The spire has ornate sculptures including draped curtains along the upper portions. The spire is topped with a large cross. The headstone is about 7 feet high.
Side 1 Text:
TACEY
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
REUBEN TACEY
WHO DIED JULY 9, 1889;
AGED 52 YEARS.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE
Side 2 Text:
IN MEMORY
ELIZA SHIELS WIFE OF
REUBEN TACEY DIED
JULY 11TH 1897 AGED 54 YEARS
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE
Side 3 Text and Symbol:
1889
Two angels
Side 4 Symbol:
Ribbon and Pine Cones
Additional Research:
According to the 1871 census, Reuben TACEY was born in Quebec and worked as a foundary man in Brockville. Listed in the 1871 census for West Ward, Brockville, Leeds Co., Ontario. Also listed in 1881 census for Brockville. Noted discrepancies in his date of birth based upon declared age and records showing name as "Renkin Tacy" in the birth of Cecilia Alice TACEY.
Children of Reuben and Eliza TACEY:
John b. 1863
George b 1865
Kate b. 1867
Elizabeth “Eliza” b. 16 Dec 1869, d. 10 Jun 1945
Maggie b. 1872
Mary b. 1874
Cecilia Alice b. 11 Feb 1876
Reuben b. 1879
Date of death (optional): 07/11/1897
Additional Coordinates (optional): Not Listed
Date of birth (optional): Not listed
Headstone text (optional): Not listed
Website: Not listed
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