Individual Notes

Note for: Joseph Gibson, 24 Jul 1871 - Index

Individual Note:
1. 1901 Census for The Territories, Assiniboia (West) District #204, Sub District Cottonwood, Schedule 1 and 2, Reference RG 31, Statistics Canada, Microfilm Reel Number T-6553, Finding Aid Number 31-40 - Sec SE1/4 30 17 22 W2
Page/Line, House, Family, Name, Sex, Colour, Relation to Head, Marital Status, Month and Day of Birth, Year of Birth, Age at Last Birthday, Country or Place of Birth, Imigrated, Naturalization, Occupation, Racial Origin, Nationality, Religion, Annual Wages
5/18, 46, 46, Gibson, Joseph, M, W, Head, M, July 24, 1871, 29, Ont, , , , Farmer, English, Canadian, Meth, ,
5/19, ", ", Gibson, Annie L, F, W, Wife, M, April 27, 1879, 23, Ont, , , , , Scotch, Canadian, Meth, ,
5/20, ", ", Gibson, Thomas G, M, W, Son, S, March 24, 1898, 3, Ont, , , , , English, Canadian, Meth, ,
5/21, ", ", Gibson, Frederick C, M, W, Son, S, October 8, 1900, 6 months, Ont, , , , , English, Canadian, Meth, ,
5/22, ", ", Lowery, James, M, W, Lodger, M, March 13, 1848, 53, Quebec, , , , Laborer, Scotch, Canadian, Bapt, ,
5/23, ", ", Lowery, Mary A, F, W, Lodger, M, May 30, 1849, 51, England, 1870, , , , English, ", ", ,
5/24, ", ", Lowery, William L, M, W, Son, S, May 28, 1879, 21, Ont, , , , , ", ", ", ,
5/25, ", ", Lowery, Albert E, M, W, Son, S, July 3, 1883, 17, Ont, , , , , ", ", ", ,
5/26, ", ", Lowery, George W, M, W, Son, S, Sept 17, 1886, 14, Ont, , , , , ", ", ", ,
5/27, ", ", Lowery, Frederick J, M, W, Son, S, Nov 30, 1890, 10, Ont, , , , , ", ", ", ,
5/28, ", ", Lowery, Irwin H, M, W, Son, S, June 24, 1893, 7, Ont, , , , , ", ", ", ,

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Note for: James Arthur Cooper, 21 Jul 1868 - 22 Mar 1954 Index

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1. Ontario Marriage Registration: Name: James Arthur Cooper Age: 33 Birth Date: abt 1868 Birth Place: Artemesia Marriage Date: 4 Sep 1901 Marriage County or District: Grey Father: William Cooper Mother: Rachel Sewell Spouse: Spouse's Age: 20 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1881 Spouse Birth Place: Artemesia Spouse Father: John Hazard Spouse Mother: Lavina McKay

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Note for: Maurice Glen Cromarty, 15 Sep 1940 - 28 May 2014 Index

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1. Obituary: It's with aching and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Glen Maurice Cromarty. Glen passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2014 surrounded by his wife and children. Glen was born in Tessier, Saskatchewan; his parents were Melba and Sam Cromarty. Glen leaves to mourn his passing, his Soulmate of 60 years, his wife Evelyn. Glen met his Soulmate in Fruitvale, BC and they were married in Creston. Glen worked for BC Hydro for many years as cable splicer. Glen was a member of Union Local 258 Electrical Workers up until his retirement in 2010. Glen is survived by his wife Evelyn, and children Roberta (Conrad), Dayle (Sheila), Dean (Donna), Dwain (Teresa), Donald (Jackie), Darren (Carol), Todd (Jackie), Timothy (Rayanne), Tammy (Charles), 38 grandchildren, 8 great-grand children, many nieces and nephews, his special sister Marjy (Fred) and brothers. A special thanks to Dr. Mcleod, Dr. Edmonds, the hospital nurses, and home care workers. A Celebration of Glen's Life will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 2:00 pm in Merritt, BC at 2990 Voght Street (Crossroads Community Church) with a luncheon to follow.

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Note for: Herbert Gordon Hammond, 3 Jan 1878 - 14 Mar 1952 Index

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1. BC Death Registration 52-09-003767 Herbert Gordon Hammond born January 3rd 1878 in Ontario to Barbara Ritchie (born Ont) and Mr. Hammond (born Ont), Irish origin. Came to the province and municipality 10 years earlier. Retired clothing merchant in 1949. Married to Clara Georgina Street. Lived at 1595 West 15th Ave, Vancouver. Died age 74 years 2 months 11 days on March 14, 1952 at home due to cardiac dilation with history of myocardial degeneration and hypertensive cardio vascular disease. Buried March 18, 1952 at Maple Ridge Cemetery. Saywright Funeral Chapel of Haney undertaker. Informant Clara G. Hammond, wife.

2. Note from Karen Hanna: Possible reason why his father's first name is not known is when viewing 1881 Canada Census: Ontario, Arran, Bruce North B2 page 36 are Hammond children: Mathew 20, James 18, David 16, Mary Ann 14, Fanny 11, John 9, and Herbert 1 with adults Roland COX 28 and Barbara COX 32. Was Barbara a second wife to Mr. Hammond who had the older children, then he passed away and she quickly married Roland Cox?

3. Vancouver Sun - March 17, 1952 pg 21- HAMMOND - Herbert Gordon of 1595 W. 15th Ave, passed away March 15, 1952, age 74 years. Survived by his loving wife, Clara; 3 sons, Howard and Harold in Regina; Jack in Calgary; 1 daughter, Mrs. Austin Smith of Edmonton; 1 brother Whitford in Collingwood, Ont.; 1 brother John, in West Vancouver; 1 sister, Mrs. E.W. Geddis in London, Ont; 7 grandchildren. Funeral service Tuesday, March 18 at 2:30 p.m. in St. John's Anglican Church, Maple Ridge. Rev. H. Cutler officiating. Saywright Chapel of Haney, E & L Whitebone, funeral directors.

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Note for: Hazel Beatrice Brooks, 3 Nov 1904 - Aft 1989 Index

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1. Saskatchewan Birth Registration Number: 488 Last Name: BROOKS First Name: HAZEL BEATRICE Sex: F Birth Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 1904 / 11 / 3 Place of Birth: PENSE Mother BERTHA MAY ROBBINS Father JAMES WALTER BROOKS

2. From Karen Hanna:
James Walter also died from TB. His wife is Bertha May Robbins (born Meadford Ont). Dau Hazel Beatrice married Arthur Boyd Ewing 1921, dissolved 1939.

3. based on Henderson Vancouver Directories: In directories fron 1941 to 1946 Hazel Ewing is a widow living at 736 E 14. In 1949 Hazel is living at 1436 McLean while her daughter Olive and husband Joseph D Aitken live at 736 E 14. By 1950 Hazel has moved back
to 736 E 14. In 1949 Hazel works for Canada Packer starting as cook. By 1957 she is the cafateria manager at Canada Packers. Hazel changes her residence quite frequently but stays working at Canada Packers. By 1976 Mrs. Hazel Ewing has retired to apt 309 - 3715 Ellesmere Ave, Burnaby until she is no longer listed in 1990. In 1941 listed at the same address at Hazel are her daughters Hazel F
and Olive V. In 1943 son Earl E is listed.

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Note for: Arthur Boyd Ewing, 9 Sep 1888 - 5 Apr 1954 Index

Burial:
     Date:   8 Apr 1954
     Place:   Ocean View Burial Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Individual Note:
     1. WWI Canadian Papers on Sep 23, 1914 at Valcartier. Reg #15250, rank: CPL Arthur Boyd EWING, born Sep 9, '88 at Walhalla, ND. Next of kin H. Ewing ar Walhalla, ND. Trade: Comm. Traveller. Belongs to Active Militia, previous military experience 1 year 22 S.L.H. Age 26, height 5 ft 6 in, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, Presbyterian.

2. Vancouver Henderson's Directory:
1941 Ewing, Arth firmn Sanitary Dry Cleaning & Dye r. 401 E 12
1943 no listing
1946 Ewing, Arth B eng Paramount Clenrs r. 307 E 18
1949 Ewing, Arth B eng Paramount Clenrs, r. 295 E 17
1951 Ewing, Arth B eng GGunn r. 295 E 17

3. Province of British Columbia - Marriage Registration # 21-09-227716 Bridegroom: EWING, Arthur Boyd, occupation Chauffeur, widower, age 32, Presbyterian. residence 743 Hamilton St Vancouver, born United States. Father Henry Ewing born Ireland. Mother Emmelina Webster born Ireland. Can read and write. Bride: BROOKS, Hazel Beatrice, occupation none, spinster, age 18, Presbyterian, residence 743 Hamilton St Vancouver, born Pense Saskatchewan. Father Walter Brooks born Bruce Ont. Mother Bertha May Robbins born Meaford Ont. Can read and write. Married 26th April 1921 at 1061 Pendrill St, Vancouver. License 71773. Witnesses: JR Wilson of 743 Hamilton St and Julia Mutch of 1806 Hamilton. Clergyman GJ Henderson, 1061 Pendrill St Vancouver. Presbyterian. Filed 7th May 1921. registration 523.

4. Marriage dissolved at Vancouver, BC May 26, 1939. File No. D.C.O. 2201June 6-39

5. British Columbia Death Registration: #54-09-003904 Died at Shaughnessy Hospital, Vancouver, April 5, 1954. Cause of Death: Coronary Thrombosis, Myocarditis, Angina P, Artery Sclerosis, Hypertension. Attended deceased from July 19, 1953 to April 2, 1954. LF Brogden. Burial April 8, 1954, Ocean View Cemetery, Burnaby, BC. Mount Pleasant Undertaking Company. Residence: 295 - East 17th Ave, Vancouver In Vancouver, BC 32 years, in Canada 40 years. Canadian citizen. Born North Dakota, USA September 9, 1888. Occupation Stationary Engineer, general business. Last worked October 20, 1953. Informant: Hazel Pratt, daughter. Address 408 East 7th, North Vancouver.

6. newspaper obit - Vancouver Sun - Wed., Apr. 7, 1954, pg 40 - EWING - April 5, 1954, Arthur Boyd Ewing of 295 E. 17th Ave., age 65 years, survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. F. Pratt and Mrs. J. Aitkin; 3 grandchildren. Rev. G. Turpin, D.D., will conduct the funeral service
in the Mount Pleasant Chapel, Kingsway at 11th Ave., on Thursday, April 8, at 1 p.m. Interment Ocean View Burial Park.

7. added note from Karen: Inquired at Ocean View and there is no record of the burial. Oct 2003.

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Note for: Bertha May Robbins, 23 Oct 1887 - 12 May 1979 Index

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1. Ontario Birth Registration: #010689 Bertha May Robins, born 23 Oct 1886, mother Isabella Weatherup, father Thomas Robins, farmer, St. Vincents, Grey District, registered April 13, 1887, no doctor attending.

2. Note: Brother Robert Henry married Aggie Brooks sister of 1st husband James Walter. Brother Edward Marshall married Mary Maude Brooks, d/o John and Nancy Jane Drullett, a cousin of James Walter.

3. BC Death Registration: #79-09-007768 Bertha May Little died age 92 years on May 12, 1979 at Burnaby General Hospital due to acute perotinitis - perforated duodenal ulcer. Usual residence Canada Way Home Care Center, Burnaby, no occupation. Widow of Edward Little. Born October 22, 1886 in Perry Sound, Ontario , parents John Robbins (born England - Karen's note 1st name is incorrect) and Isabella Weatherup (born Ireland). Burial May 16, 1979 Forest Lawn Cemetery. Informant P. Lucas, daughter, 3755 McGill St, Burnaby

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Note for: Orphie Beale, 1 Dec 1913 - 15 May 2004 Index

Individual Note:
     As per the Henderson Directory Reginald and Orphie worked and met at Western Paper. In 1937 Reginald was married to Marguerite, by 1938 he was not.

1936 - 38 Beale, Orphie pkr Westr Paper r. 1629 8th Ave New Westminster
1936 can not find Jowett, Regd in directories.
1937 Jowett, Regd J, (Marguerite V) shpr Westr Paper r. 4207 Kway Bby
1938 Jowett, Regd J, shpr Westr Paper r. 4207 Kway Bby
1939 Jowett J Regd (Orphie M) shpr Westr Paper h. 2009 Edinburg Bby

Canada Voters List 1935 to 1980

1949 #46736 page 2
     233 Jowett, R.J. Shipper, 755 Clark Rd
     234 Jowett, O Mrs - 755 Clark Rd

U.S. Petition for Naturalization: #55806 Orphie Maude Beale, resides 702 - 2nd Ave West, Seattle, Wa; occupation hostess cashier; born 12-1-1913 Cloverdale, BC, Canada; height 5 ft 4 in, 135 lbs, blond hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, not married, no children. Divorced from Garvin Penegor (b. 1908 Seattle) on 11-30-1956; married July 1955 Seattle Wa.Came to US June 19, 1951 through Blaine, Wa; residing over past 5 years in Seattle.

Social Security Death Index: Orphie M. Beale; Last Residence: 98119 Seattle, King, Washington; Born: 1 Dec 1913; Died: 15 May 2004; State (Year) SSN issued: Washington (1951)

obituary: Orphie M. Beale - Seattle Post-Intelligencer - (May/27/2004): BEALE: Orphie M., 90, of Seattle, May 15

More About REGINALD JOWETT and ORPHIE BEALE:
Marriage: October 22, 1938, New Westminster, British Columbia

More About GARVIN PENEGOR and ORPHIE BEALE:
Divorce: November 30, 1956, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
Marriage: July 1955, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA«i»«sup»«/i»«/sup»

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Note for: Mary Hendry, 20 Apr 1839 - 3 Nov 1903 Index

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1. Mary Hendry Gowanlock female died Nov 3 1903 age 64 yrs. 6 mths 13 days, Lot 21 Con 8, farmers wife, born Dumfries, On. carcenoma about 1 year, Dr. Veitch, Presby. Informant, James Gowanlock Nov 4 1903 #006331

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Note for: James Gowanlock, 30 Jun 1836 - 11 Oct 1912 Index

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     1. Margaret (Mary) HENDRY, age 25, born 20 Apr 1839 in Ontario, parents James HENDRY (b 1808 in SCT) and Jane ROSE r. Saugeen, b SCT on 26 Jan 1864 married James GOWANLOCK, 25, r. Saugeen, b. SCT, parents William GOWANLOCK and Christina LAIDLAW.
wit: Walter GOWANLOCK, Saugeen (Bruce Co Marriages 1858-1869)

2. 1871 Canada Census: Ontario, 28 North Bruce, Saugeen, page 41, family 33
GOWANLOCK, James 33 and wife Mary 31. Children William 6, James 5,
Alexander 3, Jane Oct 5/12.

3. 1881 Canada Census: Household:
      Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion
      James GOWANLOCK M Male Scottish 43 Scotland Farmer Presbyterian
      Mary GOWANLOCK M Female Scottish 42 O Presbyterian
      William GOWANLOCK Male Scottish 16 O Farmer Presbyterian
      James H GOWANLOCK Male Scottish 15 O Farmer Presbyterian
      Alexander GOWANLOCK Male Scottish 13 O Farmer Presbyterian
      Christena L GOWANLOCK Female Scottish 8 O Presbyterian
      Robert GOWANLOCK Male Scottish 5 O Presbyterian
      John H GOWANLOCK Male Scottish 3 O Presbyterian
      Andrew GOWANLOCK Male Scottish <1 Born: Jun; 10/12 O Presbyterian
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     Source Information:
      Census Place Saugeen, Bruce North, Ontario, Family History Library Film 1375911, NA Film Number C-13275, District 177, Sub-district C, Division 1, Page Number 26, Household Number 106

4. 1901 Census Research for Bruce West, Ontario District #50, Sub District Saugeen, #h5, Schedule 1 and 2, Reference RG 31, Statistics Canada, Microfilm Reel Number T-6467, Finding Aid Number 31-40
Page/Line, House, Family, Name, Sex, Colour, Relation to Head, Marital Status, Month and Day of Birth, Year of Birth, Age at Last Birthday, Country or Place of Birth, Imigrated, Naturalization, Occupation, Racial Origin, Nationality, Religion, Annual Wages
Saugeen Con 7 Part Lot 21 & 22
4, 49, 35, 35, Gowanlock, James, M, W, Head, M, 30 June, 1836, 64, Scotland, 1840, 1840, Farmer, Scotch, Canadian, Presb., ,
4, 50, , , Gowanlock, Mary, F, W, Wife, M, 20 April, 1839, 61, Ontario, , , , ", ", ", ,
5, 1, , , Gowanlock, James, M, W, Son, S, 10 March, 1866, 35, Ontario, , , Farmer's Son, ", ", ", ,
5, 2, , , Gowanlock, Christina, F, W, Daughter, S, 21 Feb, 1873, 28, Ontario, , , , ", ", ", ,
5, 3, , , Gowanlock, Robert, M, W, Son, S, 17 Nov, 1875, 25, Ontario, , , Clerk, ", ", ", ,
5, 4, , , Gowanlock, John, M, W, Son, S, 12 Oct 1878, 23, Ontario, , , Farmer's Son, ", ", ", ,
5, 5, , , Gowanlock, Andrew, M, W, Son, S, 12 June, 1880, 20, Ontario, , , Farmer's Son, ", ", ", ,
5, 6, , , Hendry, Jane, F, W, Sister in Law, S, 28 Oct, 1835, 65, Ontario, , , , ", ", ", ,
5, 7, , , Moore, Emmily, F, W, Laberor, S, 28 Dec, 1880, 20, Ontario, , , Laberor Famm, Irish, ", ", ,

5. 1906 Census District: SK Assiniboia West District (#12) Subdistrict: 29 B (Townships 19 and 20 in ranges 21, 22, 23 and 24 inclusive, township 21 in ranges 23 and 24 and that part of township 21 in ranges 21 and 22 lying west of Last Mountain lake, west of the 2nd M) Page 10
34 97 Groanlock James Head M W 70
35 97 Groanlock Robert Son M S 30

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Note for: Gordon Eugene Robbins, 16 May 1908 - 7 Aug 1965 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Ocean View Burial Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Individual Note:
     1. Henderson's Vancouver Directory:
1929 Robbins, Gordon E att dt Imperial Oil r 851 Cambie (lives with mother and brother, father has separate address)
1942 Robbins, Gordon trk drvr Supreme Sawdust r. 6351 Pr. Albert

2. BC Archives Death Registration 65-09-010253 Eugene Gordon Robbins born May 16, 1908 in Vancouver to parents Mary Maude Brooks and Edward Marshall Robbins (both born in Ontario). Died age 57 years, on August 7, 1965 at Vancouver General Hospital due to
anemia with chronic pyelonephritis. Resided at 820 East 6 Avenue. Worked for 20 years as engineer for Strait Towing, last worked 1959. Burial August 10, 1965 at Ocean View Burial Park. Informant Enid Addie Robbins, wife, of 820 East 6 Ave.

3. obit notice - The Province, Mon, August 9, 1965 page 23 - ROBBINS - On August 7, 1965, Eugene Gordon Robbins of 820 East 6th Ave. Survived by his loving wife Enid, a brother, Earl of Vancouver; an aunt, Mrs. S (Sis) Badger of Burnaby; 3 nephews and 4 nieces. Rev. G. Thomson will conduct the Funeral service in the Mount Pleasant Chapel, Kingsway at 11th Ave. on Tueday, August 10 at 2 p.m. Interment Ocean VIew.

4. From Karen Hanna May 12, 2003: Ocean View Cemetary, Gordon Eugene Robbins (s/o Mary Maud Brooks and Edward Robbins) d. Aug 7, 1965 - plot Linden 1-10 Ocean View Memorial Cem Linden Plot 1-10, gravemarker:
Eugene Gordon Robbins
August 7, 1965
In Memory Ever Dear

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Note for: Clarence Brady Williams, Feb 1874 - Index

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1. From Carol Fraser May 3, 2003: NANCY DRULLETT married Clarence Brady Williams after John died. " Buckskin Brady, (Clarence Brady Williams) the Cowboy evangelist, whose books were read by Bro. Simm in Ryde, has reaped a large harvest of souls on the prairies, and is still wielding his pen, which is certainly mightier than his sword." Brooks letter 1909 from the Prairie to Ryde residents. She also married Percy Francis Hilts b. May 3, 1882 Nova Scotia. He died June 23, 1974 in New Westminster B.C. they married in 1932 in Keystown Sask. Canada.

2. 1911 Canada Census, Saskatchewan, Regina District 214, Sub District 2 Page 10
Line 6, Dwelling 83, Family 87, Clarence Williams, Location Section 4 Township 18 Range 23 W2, Male, Head, Married, Born February 1874, Age 37, Born US, Immigrated 1904, Origin Scotch, Nationality Canadian, Religion Methodist, Occupation Farmer
Line 7, Dwelling 83, Family 87, Mrs Clarence Williams, Location Section 4 Township 18 Range 23 W2, Female, Wife, Married, Born December 1865, Age 45, Born Ontario, Origin Canadian, Nationality Canadian, Religion Methodist
Line 8, Dwelling 83, Family 87, Selina Brooks, Location Section 4 Township 18 Range 23 W2, Female, Daughter, Single, Born April 1897, Age 14, Born Ontario, Origin Canadian, Nationality Canadian, Religion Methodist
Line 9, Dwelling 83, Family 87, Benjamin Draper, Location Section 4 Township 18 Range 23 W2, Male, Domestic, Single, Born November 1890, Age 21, Born Ontario, Origin Canadian, Nationality Canadian, Religion Anglican, Occupation Labourer
Line 10, Dwelling 83, Family 87, Mrs Drolet, Location Section 4 Township 18 Range 23 W2, Female, Lodger, Widow, Born December 1846, Age 65, Born Ontario, Origin Canadian, Nationality Canadian, Religion Methodist

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Note for: Muriel Cartwright, 1899 - Index

Individual Note:
1. 1906 Census From Assiniboia West District of the Province of Saskatchewan Sub Dist 25A Page 4
Line, Fam, Name, Relationship to Head, Sex, Married/Single/Divorced/Widowed, Age, Country or Place of Birth, Year of Immigration, Postal Address, Sec, Twp, Rng, Mer
36, 29, Brooks, Edward, Head, M, M, 53, Ont, , Pense, N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A,
37, ", Brooks, Alice Ida, Wife, F, M, 53, England, 1883, ", ", ", ", ",
38, ", Brooks, Samuel L, Son, M, S, 18, Ont, , ", ", ", ", ",
39, ", Cartright, Muriel, Adopted, F, S, 7, England, 1904, ", ", ", ", ",