Annie Laing

Annie Laing

• Father: Peter Laing
• Mother: Catherine (?)

• Annie Laing was born on 15 September 1864 in Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
• She married James A. Everett, son of William Everett and Matilda (?), on 24 November 1887 in Elora, Ontario, Canada, by license, with the Rev. James Broley officiating, witnesses Robert Everett (Arthur Township) and Mary Everett (Elora). At the time of their marriage, the groom was residing in Arthur Township and the bride in Elora.
• James A. Everett and Annie Laing appeared in the 6 April 1891 census of Canada in Morris Township, Huron East, Ontario, Canada. Other members of the household included Herbert James Everett and William T. Everett.
• James A. Everett and Annie Laing appeared in the 31 March 1901 census of Canada in Goderich, Huron West, Ontario, Canada. Other members of the household included Herbert James Everett, William T. Everett and Howard Everett.
• Annie Laing became a widow at the 24 July 1902 death of her husband James A. Everett.
• Annie Laing arrived in the United States circa 1902.
• She married Joseph Prowton circa 1903.
• Joseph Prowton and Annie Laing appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1905 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 2307 Whirlpool Street. Other members of the household included Ethel May Prowton, Herbert James Everett, William T. Everett and Howard Everett. All are identified with the surname "Prowtin." Also in the household are boarders Sadie (age 16) and Edward Dunn (19.)
• Joseph Prowton and Annie Laing appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1557 Pierce Avenue. Other members of the household included Herbert James Everett, William T. Everett and Howard Everett.
• Joseph Prowton and Annie Laing appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1915 in Vernon, Oneida County, New York, at Hines Avenue. Other members of the household included William T. Everett.
• Joseph Prowton and Annie Laing appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Vernon, Oneida County, New York, at Seneca Street. Other members of the household included William T. Everett.
• Joseph Prowton and Annie Laing appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1925 in Vernon, Oneida County, New York, at 141 Ransom Avenue. Other members of the household included William T. Everett.
• The following appeared on 1 June 1926 in the Rome Daily Sentinel: (Sherrill, June 1) Funeral services for William Lang, 66, who passed away Saturday were held this afternoon from the Episcopal Church, Rev. William Siser officiating. Mr. Lang, a native of Canada, was employed by the Oneida Community, Ltd., for 11 years. He is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Fred Hiller, this village; Mrs. C. L. Heran, Ellwood, N. J; and Mrs. Howard Carroll, Niagara Falls; two sons, George and Arthur of Sherrill; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Prowton of Sherrill; and Mrs. James Williams, Niagara Falls.
• Joseph Prowton and Annie Laing appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Vernon, New York, at 141 Ransom Avenue. Other members of the household included William T. Everett.
• Joseph Prowton and Annie Laing appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Sherrill, Oneida County, New York, at 141 East Ransom Avenue. Other members of the household included William T. Everett.
• Annie Laing became a widow at the 6 January 1944 death of her husband Joseph Prowton.
• The following appeared on 6 January 1944 in the Rome Daily Sentinel: (Sherrill, Jan. 6) Joseph Prowton, 84, retired Oneida Limited employee, who had lived here for 29 years, died this morning at his home, 141 Ransom Ave., after a long illness.
       He was born in England, Aug. 9, 1859 and had been employed here as a silver polisher. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Annie Prowton; a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Worthington, Toronto; two step-sons, Herbert Everett and William Everett, both of Sherrill; also several grandchildren.
       He attended Gethsemane Episcopal Church.
• The following appeared on 25 September 1948 in the Rome Daily Sentinel: (Sherrill) Mrs. Joseph Prowton, Hansom Ave., was honored at her home on Sept. 15 when she celebrated her 84th birthday. Refreshments were served, including a birthday cake, and she received many gifts.
• The following appeared on 22 September 1950 in the Rome Daily Sentinel: (Sherrill) Mrs. Annie Prowton, Ransom Ave., was tendered a surprise party in honor of her 86th birthday, at her home on Friday afternoon, Sept. 15. She was the recipeint of many cards, flowers and gifts. Refreshments were served which featured a decorated cake with candles. Guests present were Mrs. W. Wettel, Mrs. John H. Ray, Mrs. Stanley Krzysanowski and Mrs. Andrew Cameron.
• The following appeared on 11 March 1952 in the Rome Daily Sentinel: (Sherrill) . . .
       The condition of Mrs. Joseph Prowton, who is a patient in a Rome hospital, is reported about the same.
• Annie Laing died in May 1952 at age 87.
• She was interred at Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida, Madison County, New York.

• Last Edited: 17 Aug 2015