Elizabeth Larbalestier

Elizabeth Larbalestier was born on Thursday, 1 May 1851 at Journeaux Street, St. Hélier, Jersey, Channel Islands. She was baptized on Sunday, 25 May 1851 at St. Hélier, Jersey, Channel Islands, by E.G. Renouf. The following Godparents were listed: Marie Louise Larbalestier and Henry Walter Henly. Her baptism name was Louisa Mary Elizabeth Larbalestier. She appeared in the household of Jean George Larbalestier on the census of January 1861 at Lippincott Street, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. She was recorded as: Eliza Leballister, child, born Island of Jersey, Church of England, 11, female, single, female family member. Elizabeth and John Maddocks, son of George Maddocks and Catherine Jones, were married by Reverend Alex Sanson on Wednesday, 1 July 1868 at Little Trinity Church of England, King Street, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. John signed his name, Elizabeth her mark. Elizabeth Larbalestier and James Thompson witnessed the marriage. Here is an image of Little Trinity Church. She appeared in the household of John Maddocks on the census of April 1871 at St. John's Ward, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. She is listed as: Maddock, Elizabeth, female, age 20, born Ontario (?), Church of England, Canadian origin (?), married. She witnessed the marriage of Jane Amelia Larbalestier and James Henry Brown. She appeared in the household of John Maddocks on the census of April 1881 at St. Patrick's Ward, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. She is recorded as: Maddocks, Elizabeth, female, age 30, born in Ontario, Church of England, of French origin, married. She appeared in the household of John Maddocks on the census of 24 April 1891 at St. Stephen's Ward, Toronto West, York Co., Ontario, Canada. She is listed as: Maddocks, Elizabeth, female, age 39, married, wife, born England, borth parents born England, Methodist. She appeared as head of the household on the census of April 1901 at 929 Queen Street West, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. She is recorded as: Maddocks, Elizabeth, female, white, head, widowed, born May 1, 1854, age 47, born England, immigration date of 1856, English origin, Canadian nationality, Methodist, Harness Merchant, living on own account, could read, write and speak English, mother tongue English. Hannah Maddocks, Robert George Maddocks, Edward Maddocks, Richard Maddocks, William Maddocks, George Maddocks and Lillie Maddocks also appeared in the household. She appeared as head of the household on the census of 1 June 1911 at 929 Queen Street West, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. She is listed as: Maddocks, Elizabeth, female, head, widowed, born May 1851 in England, age 60, immigrated in 1853, English origin, Canadian, Methodist, no occupation, able to read, write and speak English. George Maddocks, Lillie Maddocks, John G. Maddocks, Eva Maddocks and Violet Evangeline Elizabeth Maddocks also appeared in the household. Elizabeth died on Friday, 14 March 1930 at the home of her daughter Hannah, 22 Station Road, Mimico, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 78 years, 10 months and 13 days of Myocarditis, duration of one year. Hannah Hill witnessed the death. J. K. (?) Dawson M.D. was the attending physician. She was buried on Monday, 17 March 1930 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Plot D, Lot 13, Section 17, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, next of kin was R. Maddocks, 124 Avenue Road.