Cemetery record

Vasey United Cemetery, Simcoe County, Ontario

Photograph gallery of 209 tombstones in Vasey United Cemetery, with transcribed inscriptions

209 photographs — scroll to view all. Photographs and contributor transcription — inscriptions are transcribed but not individually matched to photographs.

Tombstone photographs taken at Vasey United Cemetery (Est. 1871, on County Road 23 / Vasey Road, between Coldwater and Waverley, Simcoe County) on April 2nd 2005. The accompanying inscription transcription database was contributed by “Peggy.”

Name index

As transcribed by the original contributor — not matched to individual photographs above.

39 stones were illegible when this cemetery was transcribed, and 7 more yielded only a fragment of the inscription with no legible name. They are not listed in the index.

285 names

Transcribed names
		Details
[?]	Oct. 3, 1892	[name illegible] In Memory of .........Oct. 3, 1892.
Alexander, Elizabeth	d. 1936	In Memoriam, Elizabeth (illegible on the rest of the stone) Alexander born, July (illegible) Died July 1936.
Belfry	—	(name only)
Belph, Helen M.	d. 1913	Helen M., June 7,1913.
Belph, Keith E.	d. 1917	Keith E., May 4, 1917.
Belph, Phoebe L.wife of Sidney C. Belph	—	Phoebe L. McCrea. wife of Sidney C. Belph.[Illegible ] May, 13
Brolley, Elizabethwife of Samue Brolley	1856–1813	Elizabeth Bell, his wife, 1856-1813
Brolley, Samue	1851–1919	Samue Brolley, 1851-1919
Brollley, [?]	—	[name illegible in source] (illegible)... dau of ........Brollley (illegible).
Brown, Agneswife of Joseph Brown	—	In Memory of Agnes Todd, beloved wife of Joseph Brown, (rest of stone illegible)
Brown, Charlottewife of Johnston Brown	1860–1926	Charlotte, his wife, 1860-1926.
Brown, Frederick M.	1890–1959	Frederick M. Brown, 1890-1959,
Brown, Gertrde P.wife of Frederick M. Brown	1894–1984	Beloved Husband of Gertrde P. Tinney, 1894-1984. (At Rest)
Brown, Gertrude Pearlwife of Leonard Bruce Brown	—	His wife, Gertrude Pearl Brittain, Oct......?(dates are illegible.) Brown on the bottom of the stone
Brown, Gordon F.husband of Gwendoline Brown	1909–1965	Brown: In Memory of Gordon F. Brown, 1909-1965, Belovd Husband of Gwendoline Brown, 1905-1970.
Brown, Gwendolinewife of Gordon F. Brown	1905–1970	Belovd Husband of Gwendoline Brown, 1905-1970.
Brown, James	d. 1951	James Brown, died at Orillia, Dec. 20, 1951,
Brown, Jemima Lwife of James Burrison	1866–1904	Mother: Jemima L Brown wife of James Burrison Born May 21 1866 Died August 20 1904 Aged 39 Yrs
Brown, Jessie C.wife of James Brown	d. 1970	His beloved wife, Jessie C. Campbell died at Orilla, Aprilla, April 26, 1970
Brown, Johnston	1859–1926	Large red stone, on the top is Brown. Johnston Brown, 1859-1926,
Brown, Johnston (Sonny)son of Johnston B. Brown and Sarah Ann Jennett	1928–1998	Son; Johnston (Sonny) 1928-1998.
Brown, Johnston B.	1880–1951	Brown, In loving Memory of Johnston B. Brown, Oct. 27, 1880-May 18, 1951.
Brown, Joseph	d. 1891	In Memory of Joseph Brown, Aug. 19, 1891 ( the rest of the stone is illegible)
Brown, Leonard Bruce	1893–1941	In loving memory of Leonard Bruce Brown, May 12, 1893-May 21, 1941.
Brown, Melvhoenson of [illegible] Brown	d. 1892	Our----- Melvhoen, son of ---------- &------Brown, died Feb. 3, 1892._
Brown, Nelson L.son of Johnston and Sarah	1907–1988	Nelson L. Brown, Dec. 1907- June 1988, Beloved Son of Johnston and Sarah. (Ever Remembered)
Brown, Ralph L.	—	There is another stone at the bottom of this one: Ralph L. Brown, Beloved husband and father.
Brown, Robert Andrewson of [illegible] Brown	d. 1886	In Memory of Robert Andrew, son of ..........Brown, died April 28, 1886, aged 14 yrs,7 mos. 15 days.
Brown, Sarah Annwife of Johnston B. Brown	1884–1960	His beloved wife, Sarah Ann Jennett, Mar. 14, 1884-May 24, 1960.
Brown, Susan Marywife of W. J. Elliott; identified by a correspondent (D.J., Toronto) as Susan Mary Brown, d/o Robert McKinley Brown and Elizabeth Brandon	d. 1897	In memory of [illegible] Brown Wife of W. J. Elliott, died April 21, 1897, aged 32 years.
Buchanan, Gladys I.wife of J. Harold Buchanan	1918–1992	Buchanan: In Memory of Gladys I. Tinney, Beloved wife of J. Harold Buchanan. 1918-1992.
Cameron, Charles W.	1880–1941	Cameron: In Memory of Charles W. Cameron , 1880-1941,
Cameron, Emmawife of Charles W. Cameron	1893–1952	Beloved Husband of Emma Loney, 1893-1952.
Campbell, Effie A.wife of Harry V. Campbell	1896–1892	Beloved husband of Effie A.Guthrie, 1896-1892.
Campbell, Ellen Janewife	d. 1846	(First part of the stone is illegible) his wife Ellen Jane Campbell, died Feb. 4, 1846, aged 84 years.
Campbell, Harry V.	1889–1973	Campbell, in loving memory Harry V, Campbell, 1889-1973,
Campbell, Infant of John & Marychild of John & Mary Campbell	—	In Memory, .......... ..........of John & Mary Campbell Died ...........Born: 7 mos. 32 days.
Campbell, John	d. Mar. 18, 1884	....... ......John .....Campbell, died Mar. 18, 1884, aged 7 mos. & 23 days.
Campbell, Mary D.	—	Mary D..[rest of stone iilegible]
Campbell, Mary Janewife of John Campbell	b. 1852	Mary Jane Pew, wife of John Campbell, 1852-......
Campbell, Myrtle	1958–1975	Campbell. Franklin --------, Myrtle, 1958-1975 [rest of stone illegible]
Campbell, Wilson	1859–1910	Wilson Campbell, July 10, 1859-July 22, 1910,
Campell, Mary E.wife of James Mc[illegible]	1888–1964	Mary E. Campell, 1888-1964, beloved wife of James Mc.........[Rest of stone is ilegible]
Chambers, Daniel	d. 1906	In Memory of Daniel Chambers, died May 11, 1906
Chambers, Janewife of Daniel Chambers	d. 1909	His wife, Jane Harris, died May 14, 1909
Chambers, Martha J.daughter	1902–1997	Martha J. Chambers, Feb.17, 1902-Mar. 31, 1997.
Chambers, Marydaughter	1905–1950	Chambers, Their daughters, Mary Chambers, Nov. 22, 1905-Jan. 4, 1950,
Colwill, Mary A.wife of William Colwill	1855–1940	And his wife , Mary A. Archer, 1855-1940.
Colwill, William	1848–1919	William Colwill, Jan. 1, 1848- Feb.3 1919
Cowan, [?]mas A.	—	.....Mas A. Cowan 7-92 stone is mostly illegible.
Cowan, Arthur	1839–1920	Arthur Cowan, June 2, 1839-May 8,1920.
Cowan, G T	1880–1880	G T Cowan. Jul. 6, 1880, --------1880
Cowan, Louise R.	1882–1882	Louise R. Cowan Mar. 20, 1882- Sept. 4, 1882.
Cowan, Margaretwife of Arthur Cowan	1843–1940	Margaret Holems, 1843-1940, wife of Arthur Cowan.
Cowden, Allen J. G.	—	In Memor of Allen, J. G. Cowden, ..............
Cowden, Eunicewife of James Cowden	d. 1901	Eunice, wife of James Cowden died Mar.13, 1901, aged 68 y'rs.
Cowden, Isabellawife of James R.H. Cowden	1870–1945	His Beloved Wife Isabella Jones May 13, 1870- Nov. 8, 1945
Cowden, James R.H.	1853–1952	In Loving Memory of James R.H. Cowden, Aug.5, 1853- Nov.3, 1952
Cowden, Patience J.wife of Allen J. G. Cowden	1873–1921	his beloved wife Patience J. Jones, 1873-1921.
Cowden, Thomas H.	1854–1937	Thomas H. Cowden Mar. 13, 1854- June 3, 1937
Cowie, Mabelwife of William A. Cowie	1890–1963	his beloved wife Mabel Mount, 1890-1963.
Cowie, William A.	1888–1964	Cowie: William A. Cowie, 1888-1964,
Crooke, E. Nelson	1885–1971	Beloved wife of E. Nelson Crooke, 1885-1971.
Crooke, Mabelwife of E. Nelson Crooke	1886–1963	In Memory of Mabel Rumney, 1886-1963, Beloved wife of E. Nelson Crooke, 1885-1971.
Cumming, Andrew J.	1912–1920	Andrew J. 1912-1920.
Cumming, Annewife of Robert Cumming	1844–1939	His wife Anne Burnfield, 1844-1939
Cumming, Carl E.	d. 1921	Carl E. Died July 7, 1921, aged 7 mo's
Cumming, Helen M.wife of Robert J. Cumming	1872–1954	Cumming: In Memory of Helen M. Digby, 1872-1954, Beloved wife of Robert J. Cumming, 1873-1963,
Cumming, Margaret T.	1875–1932	Margaret T. Cumming, 1875-1932.
Cumming, Marion L.	1916–1921	Marion L. born July 18, 1916, died Oct, 17, 1921
Cumming, Robert	1840–1914	Robert Cumming, 1840-1914
Cumming, Robert J.	1873–1963	Beloved wife of Robert J. Cumming, 1873-1963,
Dalton, Estherwife of John Dalton	d. 1921	His wife Esther, died Aug. 12. 1921. aged ?5 yrs.
Dalton, J.T. Ralph	1905–1971	J.T. Ralph Dalton, 1905-1971,
Dalton, John	d. 1924	In Memoriam, John Dalton, died May 8, 1924, aged 84 yrs.
Dalton, Margaret Annwife of Robert Dalton	1896–1978	his wife Margaret Ann Ney, 1896-1978. At the bottom: Ann & Robert 1897
Dalton, Marjoriewife of J.T. Ralph Dalton	1913–1956	his wife Marjorie [?] Ball, 1913-1956.
Dalton, Robert	1869–1911	Robert Dalton, 1869-1911,
Dalton, Williamson of John & Esther Dalton	d. 1902	In Memoriam, William Son of John & Esther Dalton, died July 1, 1902, aged. 88 years.
Dalziel, Gertrude Lily	1911–1998	Gertrude Lily Dalziel, 1911-1998. (Preserve this flower so gentle and ......(kind).?
Dalziel, Robert L.husband of Freeda M. Kichener	1903–1968	Dalziel: Robert L. Dalziel, husband of Freeda M. Kichener, 1903-1968.
Devitt, Baby	1907	Baby, 4 mos, 1907. At Rest.
Devitt, George	1891–1892	George , 1891-1892,
Devitt, James	1849–1932	James Devitt, 1849-1932,
Devitt, Janewife of James Devitt	1867–1936	his wife, Jane White, 1867-1936
Devitt, Rosey	1849–1893	Rosey, 1849-1893,
Dunlop, Lillian	1899–1979	Lillian Dunlop; 1899-1979
Edwards, Charles	d. 1911	Edwards;Charles Edwards, Apr.22. 1911- Aged 84 yrs.
Edwards, G. Frankieson of William John Edwards and Elizabeth Covey	1897–1898	their son G. Frankie, 1897-1898
Edwards, J. Samuelson of Charles Edwards and Jane	d. 1988	J. Samuel, their son, Jan. 30, 1988, aged 20 yrs.
Edwards, Janewife of Charles Edwards	d. 1921	His wife Jane, July 20,1921, aged 73 years,
Edwards, Marie E.wife of Ormal M.J. Edwards	1908–1991	Beloved husband of Marie E. Trew, 1908-1991.
Edwards, Ormal M.J.husband of Marie E. Trew	1901–1976	Ormal M.J. Edwards, 1901- 1976, Beloved husband of Marie E. Trew, 1908-1991.
Edwards, William Johnhusband of Elizabeth Covey	—	in Memory of William John Edwards, Beloved husband of Elizabeth Covey, 1972-1987,
Elliott, Myrtle A. M.daughter of W. J. Elliott and [illegible] Brown	1891–1892	And their daughter, Myrtle A. M.- born July 20, 1891-died, Sept. 27, 1892, Note D.J. from Toronto sent the following info for the above grave.. Susan Mary Elliott nee BROWN, b. 28 July 1864, Cartwright Twp., Durham Co., ON., d/o Robert McKinley Brown and Elizabeth Brandon.
Ellis, Agnes A.wife of Geo. J. Ellis	1908–1967	In Loving Memory of Agnes A. Ellis, June 1908-Sept.1967, wife of Geo. J. Ellis.
Emaline Jean [?]	1937	Emaline Jean.....daughter of ........1937 (rest of stone is illegible)
Ettie May [?]	—	In Memory of Ettie May, Mex. Mavel( illegible)
Fallis	—	(name only)
Fine, John Bruney	d. 1889	John Bruney Fine [?] Aug, 27, 1889, aged 7 years , 6mos..

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Inscriptions transcribed by the Ancestors at Rest contributor (“Peggy”) from a separate index page accompanying the Vasey United photo gallery. The transcription is not individually matched to specific photographs. Individual names below were extracted from the transcription into a searchable index; the verbatim inscription is shown alongside each.

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Tombstone photograph gallery and inscription transcription preserved from the Ancestors at Rest archive. The contributor (“Peggy”) transcribed the inscriptions but did not index individual names to specific photographs. Per-headstone records may be added under this source as editorial work proceeds. If you contributed these photographs or transcriptions, please contact us so credit can be restored.

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Photograph gallery and inscription transcription of Vasey United Cemetery, Simcoe County, Ontario. 209 tombstone photographs taken April 2nd 2005, with a contributor transcription of the inscriptions, preserved in the Ancestors at Rest archive.

Last verified: 2026-06-09

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