Eliza's parents were Thomas Holmes and Ann Payne, both born in Ireland.  The 1901 census states the family came to Canada in 1848.  She was listed as 84 years, 1 month 4 days at the time of her death.  A picture of her tomb stone is on file.

1881 census Source Information: Census Place Erin, Wellington South, Ontario Family History Library Film 1375894 District 151 Sub-district E Division 3 Page Number 65 Household Number 286 Eliza NODWELL Female Other Information: Birth Year <1831> Birthplace Ireland  Age 50 Occupation Marital Status M <Married> Head of Household Robert NODWELL