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Research in Other Countries => Canada => Canada Lookup Request => Topic started by: Cockneyrebel on Wednesday 18 November 20 12:29 GMT (UK)
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The above children's mother is recorded as Bertha Georgina Althouse b 16 Jan 1873 Strathroy, Middlesex, Ontario; she was the daughter of Alfred Edgar Althouse 1845-1890 and Clarissa Matilda Lee born 8 Jul 1854-for whom I can't find a death record but was alive in 1901.
Bertha is shown on the 1881 & 1891 Canada Censuses in Strathroy and Sarnia, then married Joseph McGirr (1858-1927) in Sarnia 30 Nov 1899, they are recorded on the 1900 US Census at St Clair, Michigan.
However, Bertha brought 2 daughters to her marriage with Joseph: Hazel Eloyse and Minta Marie; these were recorded as being McGirr at 1900 US Census.
I've done a lot of searching but can't find birth records for Hazel and Minta and wonder if Bertha was married before or were they born 'out of wedlock.'
Maybe you will have more luck finding their birth records than me?
Cr
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The 1910 census Fort Street Port Huron Ward 1 Saint Clair Michigan.
Jos Mc Garr 50 Head. born Ireland. Marriage 1.
Bertha Mcgarr 38 Wife. Born Canada. 3 children. Marriage 2.
Hazel Mcgarr 17 Daughter. born Canada.
Minta Mcgarr 10 Daughter. born Canada.
Jos Mcgarr 10 So. born Michigan.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLTM-3ZQ
Sandra
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Wonderful Sandra, you were quick off the mark to find that. Thank you.
Cr
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Came across the obit for the son - not what you asked for - but perhaps interesting to have.
Telegraph-Forum Bucyrus, Ohio 27 Dec 1994, Tue Page 3
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64309507/obituary-for-ifred-w-jarvis-1916-1994/
The Marion Star Marion, Ohio 26 Dec 1994, Mon Page 5
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64309669/obituary-for-alfred-w-jarvis-aged-78/
Sandra
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Mrs Clare W Hazel Walker - 6 April 1974 (no clues here)
Telegraph-Forum Bucyrus, Ohio 6 Apr 1974, Sat Page 4
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64310059/mrs-clare-w-hazel-walker-6-april-1974/
Sandra
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Clare W Walker - 1897 - 28 December 1972 Toledo Lucas. (aged 75 years)
Registrar's Certificate Number 097105
Sandra
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Thank you Sandra for your perseverance, I'll look into these records.
Cr
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Still nothing on those births.
The Times Herald Port Huron, Michigan 15 Oct 1907, Tue Page 5
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64394263/joseph-mcgirr-15-october-1907/
The Times Herald Port Huron, Michigan 31 Jul 1907, Wed Page 6
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64394062/fire-at-home-of-joseph-mcgirr-31-july/
The Times Herald Port Huron, Michigan 14 Nov 1923, Wed Page 1
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64394172/joseph-mcgirr-14-november-1923/
Sandra
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Thank you Sandra, seems Joseph likes his alcohol!
Cr