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Emma Jane Brittain

Female 1840 - 1929  (88 years)


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  • Name Emma Jane Brittain 
    Born 5 Dec 1840  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162731197 
    Residence 1861  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    E. N. C. 
    Residence 1868  Port Ryerse, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-273324 
    Died 17 Feb 1929  Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I273324  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Father Robert Brittain,   b. CA 1815, of, Armagh Co., Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Leah Holmwood,   b. 1815, , England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Mar 1872  (Age 57 years) 
    Family ID F232752  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • MRS. EMMA McCAUSLAND.

      The death took place on. Sunday evening of Emma, widow of the late Alexander McCausland in her 89th year. She leaves to mourn her loss, two daughters and three sons. Jennie and Mary, at home, John McCausland of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Alex. McCausland., St. John's. N.B., Charles McCausland of Paris. Ont.. and one Mrs. Gordon of Guelph. Deceased was a member of Brant Avenue United church and had been a resident of Paris for many years, coming to Brantford some 15 years ago. Her Christ and character endeared her to all who knew her. She endured a long illness with great patience.

      The funeral will take place from her late residence, 6, Henrietta street. Wednesday, February 20, with internment at Paris.

      The Expositor, Brantford, Ontario, Canada Mon, Feb 18, 1929 Page 11

  • Sources 
    1. [S915] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1861, Township of Woolwich 1861 Div. 7 Page 64.

    2. [S630] Vit - ON, Norfolk - Norfolk County Marriage Register 1858-1869.
      Name: Alexander Mcclausland
      Age: 29
      Birth Year (Estimated): 1839
      Birthplace: Canada
      Father's Name: Jno Mcclausland
      Mother's Name: Mary Mcclausland
      Spouse's Name: Emma Brittain
      Spouse's Age: 28
      Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1840
      Spouse's Birthplace: Canada
      Res: Port Ryerse
      Spouse's Father's Name: Robt Brittain
      Spouse's Mother's Name: Sarah Brittain
      Event Type: Marriage
      Event Date: 24 Dec 1868
      Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 5 Dec 1840 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - E. N. C. - 1861 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1868 - Port Ryerse, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 17 Feb 1929 - Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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