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Title: SQUIRE
Post by: juleznz on Wednesday 01 February 17 06:18 GMT (UK)
Hello everyone
looking for birth records or any really of Joseph Thomas SQUIRE b Toronto 1846 in New Zealand by 1875.Hoping someone spots this post as ive tried for a while now to get a breakthru on the man
Thanks all
Title: Re: SQUIRE
Post by: lilybell on Friday 03 February 17 15:54 GMT (UK)

Hello I noticed you posted on a earlier board for information on Joseph.

Do you know who his parents were? That would certainly be a big help.

When did he move to NZ? I looked on 1851 and 1861 census no sign of him. Was he still in Canada

in 1871.


Lilybell
Title: Re: SQUIRE
Post by: eileenwilson on Friday 03 February 17 16:45 GMT (UK)
The 1851 Census for Toronto has not survived, so if he was in Toronto at that time, you won't find him in the census. 

Title: Re: SQUIRE
Post by: juleznz on Friday 03 February 17 20:45 GMT (UK)
Hi i know nothing of his life before coming to NZ i havent even found when or how he got here



Hello I noticed you posted on a earlier board for information on Joseph.

Do you know who his parents were? That would certainly be a big help.

When did he move to NZ? I looked on 1851 and 1861 census no sign of him. Was he still in Canada

in 1871.


Lilybell
Title: Re: SQUIRE
Post by: eileenwilson on Friday 03 February 17 20:47 GMT (UK)
I notice that his marriage and death record are available -- only the index is online, so perhaps ordering copies of both might provide you with the names of his parents.
Title: Re: SQUIRE
Post by: eileenwilson on Friday 03 February 17 20:47 GMT (UK)
Also, what did he name his children?
Title: Re: SQUIRE
Post by: juleznz on Friday 03 February 17 20:52 GMT (UK)
yes i have his marraige cert which sadly at that point of time in NZ was brief and doesnt show parentsnames
IT could well be he didnt even come from Canada or that may not be his real name Ive scoured Canadian records as much as i can access to no avail
Thomas William Henry and Gilmore Strathen sons
I notice that his marriage and death record are available -- only the index is online, so perhaps ordering copies of both might provide you with the names of his parents.
Title: Re: SQUIRE
Post by: eileenwilson on Friday 03 February 17 20:57 GMT (UK)
There is a Joseph Squire, aged 8, in the 1861 Canadian Census in Markham Township, York County, which is not too far north of Toronto.  His parents are noted as George (born England) and Harriet (born United States). Several siblings: Charles, Eleanor, Henry, Adele, Ann, Harriet, and Georgetta.  All are Church of England.

Title: Re: SQUIRE
Post by: Lisa in California on Sunday 05 February 17 00:16 GMT (UK)
... [Joseph Thomas' sons:] Thomas William Henry and Gilmore Strathen

Are Gilmore and Strathen (sur)names from his wife's side?  If not, they could be his relatives' or ancestors' names.
Title: Re: SQUIRE
Post by: juleznz on Sunday 05 February 17 00:42 GMT (UK)
Josephs Wifes sister Helen's husband was John Strathern Gilmore :)
Title: Re: SQUIRE
Post by: Lisa in California on Sunday 05 February 17 00:57 GMT (UK)
Well, that's not helpful.   ;) ;D  It was worth a shot, I guess.

What about Thomas William Henry - could that be from his side?  Did any of his grandchildren have surnames for middle names?  :-\

Do you know Joseph's occupation when he first reached New Zealand, please? 
Title: Re: SQUIRE
Post by: Lisa in California on Sunday 05 February 17 01:44 GMT (UK)
1846-7 Toronto City and Home District Directory
Albion - which I believe is now in the "Greater Toronto Area"
James Squires Lot 22 Con. 4
Arthur Squires Lot 22 Con. 4
Wm Squires Lot 23 Con. 4

In case that helps.   :-\