Eureka!!

Wilbert went on his own as far as I was ever told, found a bag with $300 in it, (about a years salary at that time), at least that is the story I was told
the census (dont remember year) had him listed with his own household, even older siblings were still listed with there fathers household, so he had some money from somewhere,(and he kept roight on going!!!)
the name , Eureka, was very popular at the time, so I guess it was both appropriate and common

Hooey settlement along with Muirhead and Mclauglin

Still working to confirm the exact lot of where William settled however there are Hooey farms everywhere (look for the blue highlighted areas). There are also Muirheads which is who William married.

Mclaughlins are also close by which leads to how the Hooey's and Mclaughlins knew one another.

As the story goes, when Wilbert retired he bought a Mclaughlin Buick from Colonel Sam Mclaughlin (born in Enniskillen on September 8th, 1971) who worked for his Father Robert Sr. in Enniskillen and then partned with his brother to start the McLaughlin Carriage Works building carriages prior to starting the Mclaughlin Buick company and selling "horseless carriages". Colonel Sam sold his company to GM in 1910 and then became the President of General Motors Canada in 1918. Apparantely Colonel Sam wanted Hubert to marry one of his 5 daughters.

William Hooey - Wilbert's Father 1809-1891

William Hooey came from Ireland to Canada where he married Agnes Muirhead and had a son Wilbert Hooey on April 13, 1858. William's land and farm was in Cartwright Township, Durham County which is called the town of Blackstock today.

Mildred Hooey

Sadly Mildred passed at age 7 from Scarlet Fever. The antibiotic vacine for Scarlet Fever was not available until 1924, years after she passed.

Hubert in WWI stationed in Niagara Falls

Wilbert served our Country and wanted to go overseas however he was sent to Niagara Falls (he apparently was not fond of being stationed in NF).

Hubert discharge papers are below.

Nama Lodge on Lake Balsam

Hubert spend several years building this large log cottage on acreage on Lake Balsam. It took several years as workers during the depression were not in any rush to finish the job. Hubert on the boat and then Hubert with Helen and her friends out for a ride on the Lake.

Hubert with Tawser

Hubert's favorite Dog.