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Mary Ann Hunter

Records show that Oliver’s wife was Mary Ann Hunter. According to her death notice in the St. Thomas Times-Journal (August 27, 1936, page 16) Mary Ann Hunter "was born at Cayuga on April 2, 1860, and had resided in Port Rowan before going to Lawrence Station [Elgin County, Ontario] 45 years ago [circa 1891]. Her parents were the late Samuel and Edna^ Hunter . Mrs. Howe was a member of the United Church." The 1901 Canadian Census shows her place of birth as Ontario; she is listed as being “Scotch.” 

1881 Canadian Census: Walsingham, Norfolk South

In 1881, 21 year old Mary Ann Hunter lived with her parents in Walsingham, Norfolk South. Samuel and Edna Hunter are shown as having 4 children: Mary Ann Hunter (21), Ira Hunter(19), Edward S. Hunter (8) and William C. Hunter (6). This document shows Samuel as being born in Ontario and Methodist. His wife Edna was apparently born in England. She and the children are listed as Episcopal Methodist.

1881 Canadian Census - Walsingham, Norfolk South, Ontario

Name Marital
Status 		Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthpace Occupation Religion
Samuel HUNTER M M Canadian 44 Ontario Farmer Methodist Canada
Edna HUNTER M F English 45 England   Episcopal Methodist
Mary Anne HUNTER   F Canadian 21 Ontario   Episcopal Methodist
Ira HUNTER   M Canadian 19 Ontario Farmer Episcopal Methodist
Edward S HUNTER   M Canadian 8 Ontario   Episcopal Methodist
William C. HUNTER   M Canadian 6 Ontario   Episcopal Methodist

FHL Film 1375898; NA Film # C-13262; District 157; Sub-district B; Division 2; Page 25; Household # 133.

 

1891 Canadian Census

By 1891, Samuel and Edna Hunter are shown as living in Southwold Township, Elgin County.

 

1901 Canadian Census

Samuel and Edna Hunter do not appear in Southwold Township in the 1901 Census.

 

Sipprell Cemetery, Walsingham Township, Norfolk County

Samuel and Edna B. Hunter are buried in Sipprell Cemetery, Walsingham Township, Norfolk County.

 

^ Mary Ann Hunter's mother is likely "Edna" Hunter, although some records show her as "Dena" Hunter.

1881 Census Walsingham, Norfolk South, Ontario, Canada. FHL Film 1375898. NAC C-13262. Dist 157. SubDist B. Div 2. Page 25. Family 133.

OFCA INFORMATION
-- HUNTER Samuel - Sipprell Norfolk Walsingham North - NR-89-42
-- HUNTER Edna B. - Sipprell Norfolk Walsingham North - NR-89-42

 

 

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