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 1854 - 1942 (88 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
| 2. | Duncan Carr* was born in Jul 1827 in Argyleshire, Scotland; died on 20 Feb 1897. Notes:
Carr
1881 census: living in Strathroy
The death of Duncan Carr, at his residence, Brick Street, Westminster took place on Feb.20th at the age of 69 years. Deceased was born in Argyleshire, Scotland, and came to Canada with his parents when he was only five years old, first to Lower Canada, there remaining until 1848, when he came to Ontaio in 1869, became a resident of the town of Strathroy. For eighteen years he was a trusted employee of F. J. Craig in this town, removing to Sarnia with that gentleman and continuing in his employ for some years longer. On leaving the firm his place was taken by his son Allan, who has since been employed by John Goodison , of the Tunnel City Thresher Works which closed down by Mr. Goodison for an hour on the day of the funeral. Since leaving Sarnia, Mr. Carr lived a quiet life in Westminster Township, where he earned the respect of the community. He leaves to mourn his demise a sorrowing widow and a large family, consisting of Mrs J. A. Robinson, Mrs. Nathan Norton, and Mrs. George Norton of Westminster, Allen, Benjamin and Charles of Sarnia, Thomas of Strathroy, and Isaac, of Michigan. The funeral was attended by all the family, except Isaac, who was unable to reach Westminster in time. The bearers, among whom were Allen Bogue, Wm. Norton, John Norton and Allen Norton were all neighbours of the deceased. ............
From Strathroy Age.
Duncan married Mary Jemima Potter in 1850 in Victoria District, UC. Mary was born about 1832. [Group Sheet]
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| 3. | Mary Jemima Potter was born about 1832. Notes:
-according to her husband's obituary, she survived him. So where is she buried? Possibly BSC?
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