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Willick in Autumn

Eternal Union (Willick Burial) — Abandoned Cemetery in Niagara Falls, Ontario

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Willoughby Township survey from 1876, indicating the location of this family plot. It is on the division given to Joahann (John) after his father's death.
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The same area as seen today from Google Earth.
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A closeup topo of the area with the family burial situated in the centre. The crossed lines are tractor trails through the field.
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The Willig/Willick land today. Joseph, Joahann, and Nicholus each had 100 acres of land. Items produced on their farms included cider, wool, beef, and pork.
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The burial on approach. On the very low right-hand horizon, one can see the top of the Skylon and the tower of Marineland's Skyscreamer for an indication of proximity to Niagara Falls.
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There are 8 family members buried here, the first of which was Nicholus Willig himself in 1831.
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The others are a true testament to the hardships of early settler life: Benjamin Nov. 5 1834 10m 2d John Mar 5 1838 3m 26d Nicholas Jun 10 1839 5d (continued...)
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Jacob Nov 9 1852 2y 7m 24d Esther Nov 11 1852 4y 8m 9d Esther(mother) June 18 1893 79y 10m 16d Henry Nov 11 1871 27y 7m 11d
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With 5 children dead buried here before the age of 4-years, these parents must have truly known heartache.
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But through that heartache comes ancestry. Here in a lonely field we see remnant signs of the family's origin. But....
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Anne Marie Willick's daughter Anne Marie seen marrying William George Somerville. They are pictured with J. Maurice Roach, Barbara Willick, John Willick and Julia Willick.
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Continuing the line: The Willick Family circa 1940.

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