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| 3151 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Glendinning, Shirley Grey (I11213)
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| 3152 | Was born in Newmarket Hospital, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. Graduated from King City Public School, Kleinburg, Ontario and from Langstaff High School, Thornhill, Ontario. She was Customer Services Manager for Cosmoda Corporation which had contracts with Roots, Elle Magazine and the National Hockey League. | McMahon, Bonnie Lee (I12625)
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| 3153 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Pouw, Christopher John (I13609)
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| 3154 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Parker, Heather Ann (I12622)
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| 3155 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Woodcock, David William Allan (I11138)
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| 3156 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Denning, Gary (I13041)
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| 3157 | Was born in the family home in Raymond, Watt Township, Perry Sound District, Ontario, Canada. Moved with her family to Burks Falls, Ontario. Attended Wiseman's Corner School and graduated Grade 11 from Burks Falls School. Was living in Burks Falls in 1928 when her sister Violet died. Worked in Huntsville, Ontario. Met Nathan when he was visiting his uncle Sheldon Eaton, husband of Dorthy's sister Janet Margaret. Dorothy went to Nova Scotia by train in 1932 and Nathan Woodworth and Dorothy were married in Nathans parent's home in Wolfville by Rev. George Ernest. Were living in Kentville, Nova Scotia in 1936. Moved to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in 1940. Was living in Yarmouth in 1948 when her mother died. After 1945, Dorothy became receptionist for the medical clinic until she retired in the fifties. Then they owned and operated Eaton's Cottages and Motel in Hebron, Nova Scotia until the mid sixties. Moved to Lakeside Drive, Yarmouth and in the seventies, retired to Centennial Drive in Port Williams, Nova Scotia. Dorothy had a triple bypass in Halifax in 1977 and took up golf in 1979. In 1980 they moved to Tideways (independent living for seniors) in Wolfville. Was living in Wolfville in 1994 when her sister Edna died. Dorothy died at her home, suddenly, of a massive heart attack. Was cremated. (from the collection of Janet Marilyn (Parsons) Mason) EATON, Dorothy Jean - 85, Tideways Apartments, Wolfville, formerly of Port Williams and Yarmouth, died January 8, 1995, at home. Born in Raymond, Muskoka, Ont., she was a daughter of the late Alexander W. and Mary Ann (Thomson) Edwards. For a number of years, while residing in Yarmouth, she was employed at a local medical center. She was a member of Ken-Wo Golf and Country Club and the Anglican Church. Surviving are a daughter, Margaret Ann (Mrs. William Parker), Wolfville; sisters, Robena Parsons, Burks Falls, Ont.; Beatrice Wurm, Magnatawana, Ont.; grandchildren, Derek, Waterloo, Ont.; Heather Parker McMaster, Truro; David, Barcelona, Spain; two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Nathan Woodworth; brothers Sydney, Wakeman, William; sisters, Janet, Ellen, Violet, Edna. Cremation has taken place under the direction of H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home Ltd., Wolfville. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. John's Anglican Church, Wolfville, Canon Douglas Hergett and Canon C.R. Elliott officiating. Burial at a later date in Hillaton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity. | Edwards, Dorothy Jean (I12680)
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| 3158 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Silk, Mildred Isabel (I14275)
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| 3159 | Was born in Toronto according to church marriage register. Became a Registered Nurse from Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Marriage under Banns B204199; groom aged 24, resident of 175 Florence Street, Hamilton, Ontario, bachelor, medical student, Anglican; bride aged 23, resident of 23 Jarvis Street, Orillia, born Toronto, Presbyterian; witnesses Patricia Grace Reid, 126 Coldwater Road, Orillia and Eive Ghee Goh, 5 Devonshire Place, Toronto; married in Orillia Presbyterian Church on 15 June 1963 by Rev. Beggs. (Orillia Library microfilm 539). She was killed when struck by a car while on a skiing outing, her son Paul, was about 3 months old at the time. She is buried in a Hamilton Cemetery in the McCulloch plot. | Marshall, Sally Ann (I13743)
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| 3160 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Young, Christopher Wilson (I14170)
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| 3161 | Was born on Lot 1, Concession 8, Ardtrea, Orillia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. Was a farmer and lived in the Orillia area. Had no family. In 1965 was living in Orillia when his father died, in 1979 when his mother died, in 1993 when his brother Archibald Grant died and in 2004 when his sister Myrne Jean Terry died. | Thomson, Alexander John (I9984)
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| 3162 | Was born on Lot 1, Concession 8, Ardtrea, Orillia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. Was married in the Ardtrea United Church. Worked for the Royal Bank of Canada in Orillia. Lived in Orillia, Guelph, Toronto, Kingston and London, Ontario. In 1965 was living in London, Ontario when her father died, in 1993 when her brother Archibald Grant died and in 2004 when her sister Myrne Jean Terry died. | Thomson, Ruth Evelyn (I9983)
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| 3163 | Was born on Lot 1, Concession 9, Ardtrea, Orillia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. Was married in Ardtrea United CHurch. Worked for Beers Dairy in Orillia. Lived in Orillia and Toronto. Had no family. Was living in Orillia in 1943. Was living in Toronto in 1948 when they spent a weekend with her parents. In 1965 was living in Toronto when her father died, in 1979 when her mother died and in 1993 when her brother Archibald Grant Thomson died. Thank you to Myrne for her work in recording Thomson family history and sharing it. Buried in St Andrew's & St James Cemetery, Orillia, Plot AJ/6/18. The Orillia Packet & Times, Friday, 31 December 2004 TERRY, Myrne Jean (nee: Thomson) - peacefully at the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 29, 2004. Myrne Terry of Orillia and North York, beloved wife of the late of Matthew A.T. Terry. Dear daughter of the late G.Grant & Evelyn Thomson and daughter-in-law of the late May & Alic Terry. Will be sadly missed by sisters & brothers Helen and Albert (predeceased) Anderson of Rugby, Alex and Gladys Thomson of Orillia, Gray and Patricia Thomson of Ardtrea, Ruth and Lawrence Vollick of London, Archie, Dorothy and Shirley Thomson all predeceased. Devoted aunt to many nieces and nephews. The late Mrs. Myrne Jean Terry will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia, from 12 noon until time of private family funeral service in the chapel. on Saturday, January 1st at 1 o'clock. Interment later in the spring at St. Andrew's - St. James' Cemetery, Orillia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of Ones Choice would be sincerely appreciated. | Thomson, Myrne Jean (I10639)
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| 3164 | Was born on Lot 38, Concession B, Ullswater, Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada. Birth registration 026377 Archives of Ontario microfilm MS929 reel 143, Sarah Abigale Bunn, 12 August 1898, father Clement Bunn a farmer from Ullswater, mother Martha Ann Suffern, birth attended by Mrs. Edwards, informant was Clement Bunn on 3 September 1898, Watt Township, Muskoka District. | Bunn, Sarah Abigale (I12586)
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| 3165 | Was born with a very rare disease, Trisomi 18. | Clancy, Jaxon (I12670)
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| 3166 | Was christened 14 February 1836. Died before the 1841 Scottish Census. | Thomson, James (I6063)
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| 3167 | Was christened 19 March 1843 in Westerkirk Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. In the 1851 Scottish Census, was listed as 8 years old scholar, born in Middlebie, Dumfriesshire, living at Nether Knock, Westerkirk Parish, Dumfriesshire. Marriage Registration 002187 Archives of Ontario microfilm MS932 Reel 1. James was living in Medonte Township and Margaret was living in South Orillia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada when they got married. Witnesses at the wedding were Robert Thomson of Scarboro, York County and Jane Loumer of Orillia, The service was conducted by Rev. Alex Stewart. James and Margaret's marriage recorded in the Orillia Presbyterian St. Andrews Church Records, marriage register 1858-1873: James Thomson, age 26, resident of Medonte, Ontario, yeoman, bachelor, Presbyterian, parents David Thomson and Jane Edgar; Margaret Dunn, age 24, resident of Orillia, Ontario, spinster, Presbyterian, parents Thomas Dunn and Margaret Jamieson. Married at the home of Thomas Dunn by Rev John Gray. Witness, Robert Thomson of Scarborough and Jane Lorimer of Orillia, Ontario, married 29 December 1869. The Northern Lights, Orillia newspaper, Friday 31 December 1869 reported on page 2 "Married: At the residence of the bride's father, on Wednesday, the 29th of December, by the Rev. John Gray. Mr James Thomson farmer to Margaret, daughter of Thomas Dunn, of the Township of Orillia." James owned a farm in Medonte Township, Simcoe County, Ontario (assume he sold it to his brother George). On the 3 April 1873 (registered 10 April 1873) James Thomson and his brother Robert Thomson purchased from John Blain for $2,600, part of Lots 10 & 11, Concession 2 and part of Lots 10 & 11, Concession 3 containing the former Dallas Grist Mill, Saw Mill and Mill Pond. On 17 December 1873 (registered 31 December 1873), James sold for $1.300 his half share of the mill property to his brother Robert. (Archives of Ontario Abstracts to Deeds microfilm GSU178869). On 17 December 1873, (registered 31 December 1873) James purchased W1/2 Lot 12, Concession 2, (100 acres) South Orillia Township, Simcoe County from Thomas Dunn (his father-in-law) for $2,000. Was a Merchant in partnership with Mr. Joseph Dunn. When his brother Robert died in 1879, James took over Robert's Grist Mill and raised Robert's son, Duncan Cameron after age 14. James was involved with his brother Archibald in arranging for Archibald being appointed Guardian of their brother, Robert's five infant children. At Public Auction on 12 January 1883 (registered 13 February 1883), James purchased the former Dallas Grist Mill and Saw Mill including the Mill Pond, part of Lots 10 & 11, Concession 2 and part of Lots 10 & 11, Concession 3, South Orillia Township, Simcoe County, that had been part of the real estate property of his late brother Robert, for $5,000 from a Power of Sale of James Johnston, mortgage holder on the property. James took a $2,000 mortgage from James Johnston at the time of the purchase. On 11 September 1899 (registered 30 September 1899) James sold 14 acres of the mill property to Thomas Dunn and his son Alexander L. Dunn. James Thomson and his family lived in a house, The Miller's House" known as 245 Westmount Drive South, Orillia. James appears to have received an honourary degree as he used to sign his name followed by "B.A." James enjoyed reading books on religion and he wrote treatises on the subject defending his viewpoints (descendants have a copy of one of his writings on the teachings of the Church of the Latter Day Saints. James was a very successful businessman. Death Registration 027010 Archives of Ontario microfilm MS935 Reel 139. Was a gentleman of South Orillia Township who died of Pernicious Anaenmia and heart weakness, suffered for 6 months, under the care of J.N. Harvie. "Mr. Chris Thomson of O'Sullivan Corner, Scarboro, was here attending the funeral of his cousin, the late James Thomson. While in town, he was the guest of his nephew Mr. D. Thomson, Front Street." The Weekly Times Orillia dated August 13, 1908 reported: (Archives of Ontario microfilm N39 Reel 47) THOMSON - At South Orillia on August 9, James Thomson aged 65 years 5 months. "The Late James Thomson Very general surprise and regret was expressed when it became known that James Thomson, of "Mill Hill" had passed away early Sunday morning. For some time deceased's health had been failing, but as he had only just turned sixty five years of age it was hoped that he would be able to shake off the anaemia which had attacked him. Mr. Thomson was born at Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, and had been a resident of South Orillia for about forty years. His first mercantile enterprise was the old water power gristmill near the homestead. This mill was operated by his brother, the late Robert Thomson. Upon his death James bought the mill and continued the business. In 1872 he entered into partnership with Joseph Dunn, of this town, as flour and feed merchants, and opened a store on the site now occupied by Frost & Co. and Jos. Tiffin. The firm of Thomson & Dunn had a lease on the mill and continued the business for about twenty years, when Mr. Thomson retired. Messrs. Thomson and Dunn continued together, however, and jointly owned up to the time of Mr. Thomson's death the brick store building where they were so long in business. Mr. Thomson is survived by his widow, and leaves two sons and one daughter. Prof. David Thomson, who recently left to take a post graduate course in Germany. Mr. Thomas Thomson, who is in Alberta, and Mrs. C. S. Harvie, South Orillia. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters, William, South Orillia; Archie, of Ardtrea; George, of Eady; Mrs. Dan Walker, Eady and Mrs. Simon Thomson, South Orillia. For two or three years Mr. Thomson was a member of the Town Council. He was a man of great literary tastes, and was exceptionally well informed on current topics. He was a kindly Christian gentleman, and his death leaves a vacancy in a very large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. Dr. Grant and Rev. Mr. MacGregor pastors of the Presbyterian Church of which deceased had been a member for many years. Six of his nephews acted as pall-bearers, and laid to rest in the Orillia Cemetery one whose memory will be long cherished. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Duncan C., William, Donald, Thomas, and David Thomson and Mr. Geo. Walker." Will of James Thomson dated August 8, 1908 was applied for probate #6016 January 7, 1909 by executors Duncan C. Thomson, Miller of Town of Orillia, Joseph Dunn, Esquire of Town of Orillia and Nellie Thomson Harvie , married woman of South Orillia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. (Archives of Ontario microfilm MS1325). Real Estate consisted of part of Lot 10 concession 3, South Orillia Township, part of Lots 1, 2, & 3 west side of Front Street and east side of Matchedash Street, Town of Orillia and part Lot 4 south side of Mississaga Street, Town of Orillia. All household furniture, personal effects and chattels in and about his household in South Orillia Township went to his dear wife Margaret. The household property including the land on the south side of the Ridgeway and buildings there on to be held by his wife until her natural death. His Life Insurance was split $1,000.00 to daughter Nellie and the balance divided between daughter Nellie and sons David and Thomas with Thomas' portion held until he was age 40 but Thomas was to receive the yearly interest from the invested money. James Thomson, son of nephew Duncan C. Thomson received $100.00. The balance of the estate was to be held, invested and rented. Wife to receive $25.00 a month during her life. Upon her death, the estate was to be disposed of and divided equally between his children but son Thomas was not to get his until age 40. General Description of Property: Household Goods and Furniture$400.00 Horned Cattle$ 60.00 Book Debts & Promissory Notes$919.40 Moneys Secured by Mortgages $5,047.03 Bank Stock & other stock $1,150.00 Cash in hand $1,078.93 Farm Produce$ 25.00 Real Estate $6,500.00 Total $15,180.36 Real Estate: Part Lot 10, Concession 3, South Orillia "The Homestead" 20 acres $2,500.00 Part Lots 1, 2 & 3 Front Street, Orillia $1,000.00 Part Lot 4 Mississaga Street, Orillia $3.000.00 $6,500.00 | Thomson, James (I14168)
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| 3168 | Was christened 23 December 1832 in Westerkirk Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. In the 1841 Scottish Census, was listed as 8 years old, living at Nether Knock, Westerkirk Parish, Dumfreisshire. In the 1851 Scottish Census, was listed as an 18 year old agricultural labourer, unmarried, born in Middlebie, Dumfriesshire, living at Nether Knock, Westerkirk Parish, Dumfriesshire. George Thomson was a gardner in Georgefield, Scotland. Five children, Jane, William, Elizabeth, David and Janet were born in Scotland. The family came to Canada in 1868 (according to the 1901 Canada Census) and settled in Medonte Township, Ontario, Canada where Margaret Ann and Christian Little were born. Two and one half years later the family moved to Oro Township, Ontario where Archibald, Mary Isabella and Georgina were born. Four years later, the family moved back to Medonte Township and bought the farm they had formerly rented. (They purchased W1/2 Lot 12 Concession 11 from George's brother James Thomson of Orillia for $3,500.00. B&S dated 1 July 1889 and registered 28 November 1889. Archives of Ontario microfilm GS 5436). Robert, Agnes H, John James and Effie Rae were born here. Death registration 030204 Archives of Ontario microfilm MS935 reel 225. Died from senility and complications from pneumonia under the care of Dr. James A. Harvie. George is buried in St George's Cemetery, Plot R5-13, Concession 11, Lot 11, Medonte Township. The Orillia Times dated February 17, 1916 (Archives of Ontario microfilm N39 Reel 57) reported: "The Late George Thomson Eady, Feb. 14, - Again we have to chronicle the death of an old and respected pioneer in the person of Mr. Geo. Thomson, who passed peacefully away after a short illness, due to old age, on Saturday evening, February 5. He lived at the old homestead at Eady with his son Robert, and was in his 84th year. The deceased is survived by a family of five sons and nine daughters, but his wife predeceased him fourteen years. The daughters and sons are: Mrs. James Russell, Mrs. Hiram Wood, Alberta; Mrs. A. DeHart, Barrie; Mrs. John Rumble, Hillsdale; Mrs. Jno. Graham, Mrs. Arthur Moffitt, Eady and Misses Georgina, Agnes and Margaret, at home; David and Jack of Alberta; Archie, of Orillia, and William and Robert, of Eady. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon to St. George's burying ground, Fair Valley. Rev. Mr. Smith, Presbyterian minister, Jarratt, conducting the service. The pallbearers were four sons and two sons-in-law: Messrs. William, Robert, Jack and Archie Thomson, John Graham and Albert DeHart. All the family excepting Mrs. Wood and Mr. David Thomson were present at the funeral." | Thomson, George (I6360)
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| 3169 | Was christened 23 November 1845 in Westerkirk Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. In the 1851 Scottish Census, was listed as 5 years old, born in Middlebie, Dumfriesshire, living at Nether Knock, Westerkirk Parish, Dumfriesshire. Margaret was in Bonese, Westerkirk Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland on May 29, 1857 (from an inscription in her book). Married on the Thomson homestead "Hill House" Lot 13 Concession 3, Orillia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret Dunn was the witness and the service was by Rev, John Gray. Margaret Ann and Daniel's marriage was recorded in the Orillia Presbyterian St. Andrews Church Records, marriage register 1858-1873: Margaret Ann Thomson, age 22, resident of Orillia, Upper Canada, born Scotland, parents David Thomson and Jane Edgar; Daniel Walker, age 25, resident of Medonte, Upper Canada, born Medonte, Upper Canada, parents George Walker and Jane Walker. Married 15 October 1867. (Also Archives of Ontario, Simcoe County Marriage Registrer 1858 -1869, microfilm MS248 reel 14). The Orillia Packet and Times dated June 29, 1933 (Archives of Ontario microfilm N39 Reel 70) reported: WALKER - In Medonte, on Wednesday June 28, 1933, Margaret Ann Thomson, widow of the late David Walker, in her 88th year. The funeral will leave the family residence Lot 9, Concession 11, Medonte on Friday June 30 at 2 standard time, for service at St. George's Church. Interment Fair Valley Cemetery. The Orillia Packet and Times dated July 6, 1933 reported: "The funeral of the late Mrs. Dan Walker was held in Fairvalley cemetery on Friday at 2. The church was filled with friends who had come to show their respect for one whom they had learned to love. Her christian life won for her the respect of all who knew her. Mrs. Walker leaves four sons and three daughters, Mrs. George Overend, Mrs. Neil Mathieson, Mrs. Frank Rix, Coldwater; Messrs Wilfred and Archie Walker, Coldwater; Messrs. George and Dave Walker, Orillia." Buried in St. George's Cemetery, Plot R1-6, Concession 11, Lot 10, Medonte Township. | Thomson, Margaret Ann (I14186)
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| 3170 | Was christened 26 April 1765 in Stenniswater, Westerkirk Parish, Scotland. In the 1851 Scottish Census was listed as a 85 year old widow, born in Westerkirk Parish, Dumfriesshire, living at Bonnees, Westerkirk Parish. | Little, Anna (I6006)
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| 3171 | Was christened 29 June 1841 at Clayfields, Medonte Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada by Rev. G. Hallen. Daniel Walker purchased W1/2 Lot 9 Concession 11, Medonte Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada from his father, George Walker, for $800.00 on a B&S dated 18 April 1865 and registered on 3 January 1866. (Archives of Ontario microfilm GS5436). Buried in St. George's Cemetery, Plot R1-6, Concession 11, Lot 10, Medonte Township. Daniel's Will dated January 27, 1912 was applied for probate #9571 by Executor Margaret Ann Walker on September 4, 1918. (Archives of Ontario microfilm MS1356). Real Estate consisted of W1/2 of Lot 9, Concession 11, Medonte Township, Simcoe County, Ontario and SW1/2 of Lot 10 Concession 11, Medonte Township, Simcoe County, Ontario. Wife Margaret Ann Walker received all assets. Estate was valued at $8,461.14. The Orillia Times dated August 1, 1918 reported "WALKER - near Creighton July 24 Daniel Walker in his 78th year." In 2001 Wayne Thomson has the pleasure of visiting on Lot 9 Concession 11 with relations on his grandmother Mabel (Fallis) Thomson's side of the family. A photo was taken of the home of Daniel and Margaret Ann Walker. | Walker, Daniel (I14187)
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| 3172 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Byram, Lori Lynn (I12769)
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| 3173 | Was christened in Westminster United Church, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Attended Davin School in Regina through Grade 3, General Gordon in Vancouver, British Columbia Grades 4 - 6, Kitsilano Junior High in Vancouver Grade 7, Davin School in Regina Grade 8 and Balfour Technical School in Regina Grades 9 - 12 majoring in Home Economics and graduating in 1946. Graduated in 1947 from Balfour Technical School in Secretarial and Drafting. Attended summer school at University of Saskatchewan in 1947. Attended Regina College in General Arts 1947-48, Attended University of Saskatchewan in Education 1948-49. Did secretarial work at Continental Insurance in Regina 1949-51, Moved to Vancouver in 1952 and worked for British Columbia Government Mental Health before getting married. Married James Eric Gronlund in 1952. They had five children. Ann lived in a custom designed house trailer in Surrey, British Columbia while James worked on construction sites such as Kitimat, Campbell River, Revelstoke, Hazleton, Portage Mountain Dam. In 1962 they built a house in Coquitlam, British Columbia, the house and lot costing $16,000. Ann and James divorced in 1976. In 1989 Ann travelled with her brother Ralph and sister-in-law May to Borneo. She travelled with them to Australia in 1990 and was with them in Sweden in 1997 when her mother died. Ann inherited a collection of photographs, letters and genealogical information from her grandmother Eliza Ann and her mother Susan Audrey which she generously shared with Wayne Thomson for this document. She also has a flow blue plate that was part of the set of china belonging to her great grandmother Susan Dennis (Wilson) Fallis. | Gronlund, Ann Audrey (Goodmurphy) (I12944)
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| 3174 | Was counted in 1881 census in Turnberry, Huron North, Ontario | Elliot, John (I6253)
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| 3175 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Blood, Elyse Ann (I13397)
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| 3176 | Was educated at schools in Egremont Township near Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada. Mark was involved with building a church in Mount Forest. When it was completed, Mark climbed on the ball of the steeple and waved his hat. The family moved to Mulmur Township, Dufferin County, Ontario, to a fruit farm where they had ducks, geese and 2 log houses. Mark purchased land at Grafton, North Dakota, USA in 1882 and near Hoople N.D. in 1886 (from Sherman Gauley research in Land Records Office at Grafton N.D.). They had a house/store in Hoople on the Red River. Was a carpenter and hardware storekeeper in Hoople, then homesteaded at Buford, N.D. The family moved from Hoople to Buford, N.D. on June 9, 1902. They also lived in Grand Forks and Park River, N.D. Homesteaded SE Section 9 Township 4 Range 22 West 2 Meridian and NE 4-4-22 W2 and NW 3-4-22 W2 at Maniska in the Bengough area of Saskatchewan, Canada, October 15, 1912. Mark, son Ralph and daughter Olive came to Canada that fall with a hayrack loaded with furniture, machinery, and household effects which Olive drove, Ralph drove a democrat and they brought six horses and eight cows. There was only a 10 x 12 tar roofed shack with no floor in it. They build a sod barn, dug a well, put up some hay and sodded part of the shack. They had to cut holes in the ice to water the cattle. In 1913, Mark returned to North Dakota, sold the farm, six mares and a black stallion named Pharoh and brought wife Helen and daughters Jean and Gwenny to Saskatchewan in October (Alice and Norman stayed in N.D.). Jean and Gwenny rode horses and Mark and Helen rode in a wagon. Jean and Gwenny slept in a tent after they arrived at the homestead. They built a sod shack that fall. The walls were several feet thick and plastered on the inside with a natural potter's clay from the near Eagle Butte, which was white and very hard. There were two bedrooms and one (or two) other rooms. It was warm in winter and cool in summer. In 1918, lightning struck the barn and cattle shed, killing sixteen horses, a colt, a young Percheron stallion belonging to Bob Gauley, the barn, cattle shed, the loft full of hay, a fanning mill, and tools burned. He operated his very large ranch until 1932 when he retired to Regina, Saskatchewan. Mark accompanied his brother Roland, from Pelly, Saskatchewan to Toronto, Ontario to visit his sister, Mrs. James Higgins whom he had not seen in forty five years. Three days after arriving he took ill with pneumonia and passed away within a week at his sisters home, 82 Durie Street. His tombstone stated he died at age 81 years, 33 days. That would make his birth date May 23, 1853. Buried with his parents in St. Andrews Section, Plot H-13, Shelburne Cemetery. Sherman Isah Gauley had birth date as May 24, 1852. Mark Alfred Hewitt M. Alfred Hewitt, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hewitt, of Mulmur Township, passed away after a short illness at the home of his sister, Mrs. James Higgins, 82 Durie street, Toronto on Tuesday, June 26th. Interment took place in Shelburne Cemetery, Thursday, June 28. The late Mr. Hewitt came from Regina, accompanied by his brother, Roland Hewitt, of Pelly, Sask. to pay his sister, whom he had not seen in forty-five years, a visit. Three days after his arrival he took ill with pneumonia and passed away within a week. He came here expecting to be able to visit in the old neighbourhoods which had been so familiar to him in his early life. He was born on May 24th, 1853, in Egremont Township, near Mount Forest, the town which was named by his grandfather R. Cholner, an early settler there. He received his education in the schools there, then he moved to the Mulmur Township, Dufferin County, thence to Hoople, North Dakota, where he married Helen Thomson, formerly of Harriston, Ont. He conducted a hardware business there for some years, giving this up later to go to Burford, N. Dakota, June 9, 1902 to live on a homestead. He moved to Bengough, Sask. October 15, 1912, where he bought a very large ranch which he worked until two years ago, when he retired to live in Regina. He led a very active life, having possession of all his facilities until the time of his death in his eighty-second year. His wife predeceased him five years ago. There remain to mourn his lose four daughters, Mrs. Chas. Akers (Berford, North Dakota), Mrs. J. Shaver (Bengough, Sask.), Mrs. Robert Gauley (Roan Mine, Sask.), Mrs. Chas Bryan (795 Nassau St., Winnipeg, Man.); one son, Norman L. Hewitt (Chicago, Ill.); three brothers, Richard Hewitt (Ardath, Sask.), Roland and Llewellyn (Pelly, Sask.), and one sister, Mrs. Jas. Higgins, Toronto. 1900 Census, North Dakota, Walsh, Glenwood Township, Hoople Village list Mark Alfred's birth year as 1852. He became a US Citizen in 1880, was a hardware merchant, owned his house with a mortgage. According to www.glorecords.gov (then search land patents) Mark A. Hewitt received Land Patent on 1 November 1886, North Dakota, County Walsh, from Montana State Office, Document #10886 Accession/Serial #NDMTAA101718 for 160 acres of NE Section 11, Township 155N, Range 55W, West 5th Principal Meridian. Mark A. Hewitt received Land Patents on 21 May 1908, North Dakota, County Mckenzie, from Montana State Office, Document #228 Accession/Serial #NDMTAA080793 for 160 acres of W1/2 NE Section 12 and E1/2 NW Section 12, Township 152N, Range 104W, West 5th Principal Meridian. Saskatchewan Homestead Records, Archives of Saskatchewan Microfilm R8.1481 Patent Application 2691959: Mark Alfred Hewitt, 63, farmer, Bengough, Sask., British Subject. Application for Patent for SE 9-4-22 W2. Obtained entry to homestead 22 May 1912. Built house 1 November 1912. Lived there 1 November 1912 - 14 December 1915 with his wife and 5 children. In 1913 broke 20 acres and had 20 acres in crop. In 1914 broke additional 15 acres and had 35 acres in crop. In 1915 broke additional 15 acres and had 50 acres in crop. In 1915 had a frame house 14'X30', $200, a frame stable 26'X52', $300, a well $50, fenced 80 acres $75. Application signed and sworn 14 December 1915 in Radville, Sask., Land Agent recommendation 12 January 1916 in Weyburn, Sask., Accepted in Ottawa 29 January 1916. Sworn statements by John R. Gilmore, NE 9-4-22 W2 of Pangman, Sask. and Fred Spooner NW 12-4-23 W2 of Maniska on 14 December 1915 that Mark Alfred Hewitt had lived on and improved the property as stated. The application for entry to SE 9-4-22 W2 stated Mark Alfred Hewitt was a citizen of USA. Male adults aged 60 and 18, female adults aged 54, 25, 20, 15 &12. He was born in Canada in Mount Forest, Ontario and last residence was Buford, N.D. Saskatchewan Homestead Records, Archives of Saskatchewan Microfilm R8.1479 Patent Application 2737020: Mark Alfred Hewitt as Personal Representative of the late Ralph Emerson Hewitt. Surrogate Court. Ralph Emerson Hewitt, late of Big Muddy, Sask. who died 15 April 1915 at Big Muddy of 9-4-22 W2, sworn administrator Mark Alfred Hewitt, 14 July 1915 in Estevan, Sask. Mark Alfred Hewitt, 63, farmer, Bengough, Sask. Application for Patent for NE 4-4-22 W2. Ralph Emerson Hewitt, single, had a 12'X16' sod house. Application signed and sworn 14 December 1915 in Radville, Sask., Land Agent recommendation 12 January 1916 in Weyburn, Sask., Accepted in Ottawa 4 February 1916. Sworn statements by John R. Gilmore, NE 9-4-22 W2 of Pangman, Sask. and Fred Spooner NW 12-4-23 W2 of Maniska on 14 December 1915 that Ralph Emerson Hewitt had lived on and improved the property as stated. The application for entry to NE 4-4-22 W2 dated 5 August 1912 stated Ralph Emerson Hewitt aged 18, born N. Dakota, last residence, Bengough, Sask. Application for a minor, signed by Mark A. Hewitt, 15 July 1912 swearing Ralph Emerson Hewitt would reach full age of 18 on 27 July 1912. Saskatchewan Homestead Records, Archives of Saskatchewan Microfilm R8.1502 Patent Application 2755926: Mark Alfred Hewitt as Personal Representative of the late Ralph Emerson Hewitt. Mark A. Hewitt, 68, farmer, Bengough, Sask. Application for Patent for NW 3-4-22 W2 Pre-Emption. Obtained entry to homestead 5 August 1912. Built house 5 August 1912. Took up residence November 1915. Lived 1 November 1912 - 14 October 1920 with his wife and 5 children on homestead SE 9-4-22 W2. Did no breaking on the property. In 1915 had 15 horses and 15 cattle. In 1916 had 18 & 20. In 1917 had 30 & 35. in 1918 had 30 & 40. In 1919 had 32 & 35. In 1920 had 32 & 38. Had a 14"X 32" sod house. 160 acres value $250 Pre-Emption, no minerals, grazing land. Application signed and sworn 14 October 1920 in Bengough, Sask., Land Agent recommendation 28 May 1921 in Moose Jaw, Sask., Accepted in Ottawa 1 December 1921. Sworn statements by Micheal Tracy SE 7-4-22 W2 of Maniska, Sask. and Thomas Robinson NW 1-4-22 W2 of Maniska on 14 October 1920 that Mark Alfred Hewitt improved the property as stated. Original application for entry to NW 3-4-22 W2 by Ralph Emerson Hewitt on 5 August 1912. | Hewitt, Mark Alfred (I12771)
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| 3177 | Was educated in Park River, North Dakota, USA. Came to Canada in 1904. John Ernest homesteaded on SE Section 10, Township 24, Range 22, West 2nd Meridian (from Archives of Canada) at Strasbourg, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1904. Built his house in 1906 for $40 and a barn for #70. Moved to Hawarden, Saskatchewan in 1911. In 1913 was living in Hawarden, when his father died. Bought his first new Model T Ford in 1917 for $495. Moved to fourteen miles east of Kenaston, Saskatchewan in 1929. In 1953 retired and moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Buried in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Section - Garden of the Last Supper, Lot 294 D1. Saskatchewan Homestead Records, Archives of Saskatchewan Microfilm R8.438 Patent Application 663739: John Ernest Baird, 22, Strasburg, Sask., British Subject. Application for Patent for SE 10-24-22 W2. Obtained entry to homestead 30 March 1905. (Supplementary application for Entry to Homestead by John E. Baird on 8 June 1906 in Lumsden. Previous applicants were Claus H. Hinck and Benjamin Wright). Lived there 1 June 1906 - 10 December 1906; 1 June 1907 - 10 December 1907; 1 April 1908 - 17 October 1908. In 1905 broke 10 acres. In 1906 broke additional 25 acres and had 10 acres in crop. In 1907 broke additional 30 acres and had 35 acres in crop. In 1908 broke additional 40 acres and had 65 acres in crop. In 1905 had 4 horses, in 1906 had 3 horses, in 1907 & 1908 had 4 horses. In 1908 had a frame house 10' X 12', $50, a frame stable, $70, a well $10. Application signed and sworn 17 October 1908 in Strasburg, Sask., Land Agent recommendation 13 November 1908 in Regina, Sask., Accepted in Ottawa 12 January 1909. John Ernest Baird produced a Certificate of Naturalization dates 16 November 1908. Sworn statements by William Taylor and Joseph People on 17 October 1908 that John Ernest Baird had lived on and improved the property as stated. Land Patent was issued 8 February 1909. Star Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Wednesday, January 4, 1961 BAIRD - The passing of John Ernest Baird in his 74th year, beloved husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Alice Baird of 838 Third Street East, Saskatoon, occurred in a local hospital on Friday, December 30, 1960. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 3, at 2 p.m. from Park Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. L.R. Agew. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. E. Deaver (Doris) of Davidson, Sask., three sons, Lawrence, Robert and John all of Kenaston, Sask.; one sister, Miss Agnes Baird of Lumsden, Sask.; one brother James of Regina, Sask. and five grandchildren. The late Mr. Baird was born in Park River, North Dakota and came to Saskatchewan to homestead at Strasbourg in 1903. He was married to the former Miss Elizabeth Alice McNaughton in 1912 and moved to Hawarden where he farmed until moving to Kenaston in 1929. Upon retirement from the farm in 1953 he came to Saskatoon where he had resided until passing. Honorary pallbearers were Alex Evans, Ernie Evans, Andrew McBroom and Arthur Watson. Active pallbearers were Jos Haythernthwaite, George Wicken, John Podoleski, Lloyd Deaver, George Milbery and Anton Tisnie. Interment took place in the family plot in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. | Baird, John Ernest (I11250)
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| 3178 | Was from Cheltenham, Ontario, Canada, born in Women's College Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. Was one of the Auditors for the Orillia Red Cross Unit in 1944. | McKechnie, Leila Ruth (I12280)
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| 3179 | Was from Lemberg, Saskatchewan, Canada. Was an auditor with the provincial government for three years. (according to Lacadena and District "A Link to our Heritage" Darryl and Heather Denning, p190). | Domres, Heather Anne (I12996)
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| 3180 | Was her name Geib or Gieb? Obituaries have Gieb, grave marker has Geib. Violet's maiden name was Hanson. She had been married to Frank Geib, who died in 1948. They had two children, Velma and Derwood. Following courtesy of Lorne Wallace Glendinning from Agnes Helen Baird's scrapbook: Glendinning - Violet Anne of Strasbourg passed away March 8, 1996 at the age of 88 years. She leaves to mourn a daughter Velma (Bob) Gustavson of Strasbourg; a son Derwood (Regina) of Medicine Hat; a sister Hilda Richards of Calgary; two grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. from Strasbourg United Church. Carolyn Conarroe officiating. Hansen's Funeral Home, Strasbourg in care of arrangements. Flowers gratefully declined, donations in memoriam to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. | Hanson, Violet Anne Geib (I10096)
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| 3181 | Was in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Stationed in New Brunswick where he met and married Patricia. Moved from Edmonton to Vancouver about 1954. In 1959 was living in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada when his mother died. Was an Insurance Adjuster for an insurance agency in Prince George. In the 1968 Calgary City Directory, Robt. J (Patricia) Glendinning was listed as manager Western Adjustments (Alberta) and living at 14011 Buena Vista Road. Buried in Beechmount Cemetery, Lot 380, Grave 36, Edmonton. Following courtesy of Lorne Wallace Glendinning from Agnes Helen Baird's scrapbook: GLENDINNING - On September 6th, Robert Jamieson Glendinning, R.R. 5, Edmonton passed away aged 51. He leaves his wife, Patricia, three sons and three daughters: Robert, Prince George, Richard, Martin, Sandra, Barbara and Norma, all of Edmonton; four brothers: Caswell, Alton, Woodrow and Lorne, all of Saskatchewan; one sister Mrs. A.M. Brown, Vancouver. Funeral service, Monday 2 p.m. at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Chapel. Interment in Beechmount Cemetery. | Glendinning, Robert Jamieson (I10097)
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| 3182 | Was listed as a farmer in the birth registration of children Emerson, Gladys Jean and Lillian Adeline. He took over his fathers farm, W 1/2 and SE 1/4 Lot 6, Concession 11, Peel Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Buried in Plot C-7-5, Victoria Cemetery, Drayton, Ontario. | Cragg, Samuel Robert (I12866)
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| 3183 | Was listed as a resident of Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada and a Baptist in his marriage registration. Received his education at Palmerston Public School. He started taking a business course in Listowel, Perth County but never completed it. Albert acquired in 1914, from his father, N1/2 Lot 19 & N1/2 Lot 20, Concession 9, Wallace Township and sold them in 1921. Albert purchased Lot 19 (South part, 15 acres) and Lot 20 (south part, 16 acres), Concession 11, Wallace Township in 1914 and sold them in 1921 to a Robert Patterson. Was a farmer and lived all his life in the Palmerston area of Ontario. Buried in Plot M-13-4, Palmerston Cemetery. | Bridge, Albert (I12806)
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| 3184 | Was listed in the 1901 Canada Census, Manitoba, District 8 MacDonald, sub-district E4 Langford, page 4, Film T6433. Never married. Taught school in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Jessie Maud (Thomson) Mulder met Margaret in Regina in 1929. Retired in 1961 and moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, to live with her sister Mary Helen. In a check of the Winnipeg City Directories, Margaret was listed as living at 23-300 Furby Street 1963 to 1968. Died from skin cancer. Margaret is buried in Lot 10, Block 5, Range 11A, Riverview Cemetery, Neepawa. The Neepawa Press, Tuesday, February 13, 1968, page 4 Margaret Connell Thomson A former resident of Neepawa, Margaret Connell Thomson, died February 5 at Winnipeg General Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was 67. Funeral services were held February 7 from White's Funeral Chapel with Rev. J.P. Jones of First Presbyterian Church, Brandon officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery. Pallbearers were A.F. McKenzie, R.M. Wells, J.C. Montgomery, L. Kelly, W.M. Habkirk and W.A. Connell. Born January 3, 1901 in Neepawa, Miss Thomson received her education here. She taught school in Regina, until her retirement in 1961, when she moved to make her home with her sister in Winnipeg. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her sister, Helen of Suite 101 - 1955 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg 9. She was predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Thomson; two brothers, Wilfred and Harvey; and two sisters, Mabel and Mrs. O.G. (Janet) Wallace. | Thomson, Margaret Connell (I11124)
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| 3185 | Was living at home in Ardtrea with his parents in 1933 when his father died. Was living in Baysville, Muskoka District in January 1944 when he visited his brother Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomson. Marriage; groom aged 32, resident of Bracebridge, Ont., born Orillia Township, bachelor, truck driver, Presbyterian; bride aged 25, resident of Bracebridge, Ontario, born Tisna, Ont., United Church; witnesses Wilma Windatt of Beaverton and Frank Thomson of R.R. 3, Orillia; married in the Orillia Presbyterian Church Manse on 17 December 1949 by Rev. J.A. McInnis. (Orillia Library microfilm 539). Was living in Bracebridge, Ontario in 1976 when his brother Francis Oliver died, in 1983 when his sister Guinivere May died and in 1992 when his sister, Marjorie, died. | Thomson, David Murray (I11393)
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| 3186 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Sveum, Nancy (I13003)
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| 3187 | Was living at Orillia, Ontario, Canada in 1973 when her brother David Robert Duncan died. Had no family. | Duncan, Mary (I6362)
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| 3188 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Thomson, David Francis (I10631)
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| 3189 | Was living in Barrie, Ontario, Canada 1987 when his father died and in 2001 when his mother died. | Mathieson, Bill (I14363)
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| 3190 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Shaw, Douglas T. (I10217)
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| 3191 | Was living in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada in 1995 when his father died. | Ross, John E. (I11281)
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| 3192 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Shaw, Patricia (I10215)
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| 3193 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Bridge, Daniel James (I12822)
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| 3194 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Johnston, Patricia Maureen (I13704)
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| 3195 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Deaver, Joanne (I11145)
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| 3196 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Deaver, Melissa (I11146)
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| 3197 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Deaver, Janet (I11148)
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| 3198 | Was living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 2001 when her great-grandmother Doris Ella (Baird) Deaver died. | Screen, Jennifer (I13542)
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| 3199 | Was living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 2001 when her great-grandmother Doris Ella (Baird) Deaver died. | Screen, Isabella (I13543)
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| 3200 | Was living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 2001 when her great-grandmother Doris Ella (Baird) Deaver died. | Durante, Gabrila (I13546)
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