8. | William Edward MOORE was born on 20 Jul 1879 in Ridgeway, Bertie Twp, Welland Co., Ontario (son of Ezra Freeman MOORE and Eliza Alice DANNER); died on 8 Mar 1964 in St. Catherines General Hospital, Ontario; was buried on 11 Mar 1964 in Ridgeway Cemetery, Bertie Twp., Ontario. Notes:
Moved east from Cabri, Saskatchewan in 1917. (Carol Moore research)
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Saskatchewan Homestead Records - FHL film 1031003 Record #1886803
On October 20, 1908 William Edward Moore applies for a Homestead Patent for the South East of Section 22, Thp 22 Rge 2W of 3rd Meridian.
The application was supported by sworn statements from Ole Gaushed and D.S. McPhail, both of Eyebrow, SK.
The application states that:
William Moore is 29 years old residing at Eyebrow.
He obtained entry to the homestead on July 19th of 1904.
The homestead house was built between Nov. 1 and Nov. 9th of 1905
Resided there from Nov. 9th of 05 to May 15th of 06, and from April 1st to Dec. 31st of 07, and from April 1st 08 to present(October 20th 1908).
When absent from the homestead he resided in the vincinity and his occupation was carpenter.
His family consisted of a wife and child who commenced residence on April 1st 1907, and continuously since.
Year Acres broken Acres cropped
1905 10 0
1906 30 10
1907 30 60
1908 70 135
In 1907 he had 6 oxen. In 1908 he had 6 oxen and 1 horse.
The house size was 12 by 14, a 10 by 16 annex, made of spruce and valued at $150.
Other buildings and assets include a stable valued at $125, a poultry house valued at $15, and a well valued at $20.
The application was recommended for approval on June 24, 1909 by the Local Agent for Dominion Lands for Moose Jaw District. It was accepted in Ottawa on July 15, 1909 by Roy Dixon, the Assistant Deputy Commissioner.
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William married Albertina Mary Cordelia DUFORD on 20 Mar 1907 in Cabri, Saskatchewan. Albertina (daughter of Adolphus Delphis DUFORD and Josephine MALBOEUF) was born on 17 May 1874 in Russell Twp., Ontario; died on 14 Feb 1956 in Fort Erie, Ontario; was buried in Ridgeway Cemetery, Bertie Twp., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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