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     She was born on 11 March 1911, at Lot 11 w, Conc 4, at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 043543.^6,1,2
     Margaret Lorena Mayhew died on 24 January 1912 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Death Registration 027335.^3,6,1 The informant on her death registration was her father, Charles Harvey Mayhew.¹ The cause of her death was given as convulsions after 1 1/2 days illness.¹

     She was born on 30 December 1859 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.^5,11 Alternatively, she may have been born on 30 December 1858 at Northcote, Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.^{6,12,8,1,9,13} Sarah married Elias Moore on 29 July 1891 at Douglas, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010651.^{1,14,9,15,11,13}
     Other information from their marriage registration:
Sarah married James Atkinson on 6 October 1920 at Douglas, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 021799.^16,4
     Sarah Ann Briscoe died on 27 February 1948 at Douglas, Bromley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 88 according to Ontario Death Registration 013361. Note that her grave marker gives her date of death one day earlier.^1,7,5,17 The informant on her death registration was her adopted daughter, Ordella Moore. Her parents were identified as Brian Briscoe and Mary Ann Mayhew. She was the widow of the late James Atkinson.¹⁷
     Sarah Ann Briscoe was buried at Douglas Public Cemetery, Douglas, Township of Admaston/Bromley, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,5
     Her name was also recorded as Sarah Ann Brisco on her marriage registration.⁹
     Elias and Sarah Ann Briscoe appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Bromley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a laborer. Note that their adopted daughter, Ordellia, was not enumerated in their household. She may have been adopted after this time.¹¹

Sarah Ann Briscoe and Elias Moore appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Bromley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 22 June 1911, described as a carpenter. Their daughter Ordella was listed as living with them.¹³
     In the obituary of Charles Briscoe who died 6 April 1939, his sister, Sarah Ann Atkinson of Douglas, was listed as a survivor.¹⁸

     He was born on 1 February 1846 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.^4,5 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1848 snce he was aged 67 at time of death according to his gravestone^3,6; or, circa 1851 based upon his being 40 at the time of his marriage.⁷ Alternatively, he may have been born in November 1852 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to a possible reading of the 1911 census.⁸ Elias married Sarah Ann Briscoe on 29 July 1891 at Douglas, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010651.^3,9,10,6,5,8
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     Elias Moore died on 11 February 1915 at age 69.^3,4
     Elias Moore was buried at Douglas Public Cemetery, Douglas, Township of Admaston/Bromley, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^3,6
     Elias and Sarah Ann Briscoe appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Bromley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a laborer. Note that their adopted daughter, Ordellia, was not enumerated in their household. She may have been adopted after this time.⁵
     Elias Moore and Sarah Ann Briscoe appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Bromley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 22 June 1911, described as a carpenter. Their daughter Ordella was listed as living with them.⁸

     He was born on 27 March 1856 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^3,2 James married Sarah Ann Briscoe on 6 October 1920 at Douglas, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 021799.^4,2
     James Atkinson died on 20 June 1929 at Victoria Hospital, Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 73 according to Ontario Death Registration 031017.³ The informant on his death registration was his son, C. Atkinison, of Ottawa.³
     James Atkinson was buried on 23 June 1929 at Rosebank United Church Cemetery (Lot 22, Conc 1), Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.³
     In the death registration of Sarah Ann Atkinson who died 27 February 1948, her husband, James Atkinson, was listed as predeceased.⁵

     He was born on 20 June 1859 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to the 1901 census.¹¹ Alternatively, he may have been born on 20 January 1860 at Ferguslea, Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to his grave marker^5,7,3; or, circa 1858 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, since he was age 63 in the 1921 census.¹² Alternatively, he may have been born in June 1861 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, since he was age 49 in the 1911 census, and 70 in the 1931 census.^13,14 James married Alice Adeline Beach on 9 June 1885 at St. John's Church, Eganville, Grattan Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010167 for Wilberforce and North Algona divisions of Renfrew County. This registration does not explicitly reference Eganville, although the next sequential registration does indicate that was where St John's Church was located.^{15,16,17,3,11,13,5,12,18,14}
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     James A. Brisco died on 23 December 1947 at Northcote, Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Death Registration 039486.^16,9,5
     James A. Brisco was buried at Rosebank United Church Cemetery (Lot 22, Conc 1), Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^19,5,20
     James A. Briscoe, of Northcote, Ontario, was listed as next-of-kin on his son Thomas's attestation (enlistment) papers.²¹
     James A. and Alice Briscoe appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Presbyterian and a Farmer. Their children: Garfield, Levy, Clara Edith, Margareth, John Wesley, Russell Eworth, Clifford, Mahlon Stanley and Elmer, were listed as living with them.¹¹
     James and Alice Briscoe appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. James was described as a Presbyterian and a Farmer. Their children Lievy, Margaret, John, Russel, Clifford, Malon, Elmer, Delah, Milburn and Howard were listed as living with them.¹³
     James and Alice Briscoe appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. James was described as a Farmer. Their children Russel, Elmer, Della, Milbuern and Howard were listed as living with them. His brother-in-law, William Beach was included in the household.¹²
     James A. and Alice Briscoe appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. James was described as a farmer on his own general farm. Their children Milbuern and Howard were listed as living with them.¹⁴
     James A. Brisco was recorded as the father of the bridegroom at the marriage of John Wesley Brisco and Mabel Pearl Payne on 14 January 1933.²²
     In the obituary of Charles Briscoe who died 6 April 1939, his brother, James Briscoe of Northcote, was listed as a survivor.²³ In the death registration of James Garfield Briscoe, who died on 4 March 1946, James A. Briscoe was identified as his father.²⁴
     Research notes (September 2023):

     She was born on 27 January 1868 at Ontario, Canada.^{7,9,4,6,10,11} Alternatively, she may have been born in January 1867 at South Cower Twp., Grenville County, Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.^12,8,5,13 Alice married James Brisco on 9 June 1885 at St. John's Church, Eganville, Grattan Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010167 for Wilberforce and North Algona divisions of Renfrew County. This registration does not explicitly reference Eganville, although the next sequential registration does indicate that was where St John's Church was located.^{14,15,16,8,4,5,17,13,10,11}
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     Alice Adeline Beach died on 14 December 1943 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 75.^18,7,6
     Alice Adeline Beach was buried on 16 December 1943 at Rosebank United Church Cemetery (Lot 22, Conc 1), Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^7,6,19
     Her name was also recorded as Alice Adaline Beach on her marriage registration.⁸
     James A. and Alice Briscoe appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Presbyterian and a Farmer. Their children: Garfield, Levy, Clara Edith, Margareth, John Wesley, Russell Eworth, Clifford, Mahlon Stanley and Elmer, were listed as living with them.⁴
     James and Alice Briscoe appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. James was described as a Presbyterian and a Farmer. Their children Lievy, Margaret, John, Russel, Clifford, Malon, Elmer, Delah, Milburn and Howard were listed as living with them.⁵
     James and Alice Briscoe appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. James was described as a Farmer. Their children Russel, Elmer, Della, Milbuern and Howard were listed as living with them. His brother-in-law, William Beach was included in the household.¹³
     James A. and Alice Briscoe appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. James was described as a farmer on his own general farm. Their children Milbuern and Howard were listed as living with them.¹¹
     Alice Beach was recorded as the mother of the bridegroom at the marriage of John Wesley Brisco and Mabel Pearl Payne on 14 January 1933.²⁰ In the death registration of James Garfield Briscoe, who died on 4 March 1946, Alice Beach was identified as his mother.²¹

     He was born on 4 December 1886 at Northcote, Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^5,9,6,3,7 Alternatively, he may have been born in December 1885 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census (month and year only.)^10,11,12 James married Elizabeth Delilah McEwen on 7 September 1910 at Cobden, Ross Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 019523.^{10,13,1,3,11,12}
     James Garfield Brisco died on 4 March 1946 at Red Cross Hospital, Kirkland Lake, Teck Twp., Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada, at age 59 according to Ontario Death Registration 010111.^10,5 The informant on his death registration was his son, ? Briscoe, of Kirkland Lake. His wife was identified as Elizabeth Briscoe. His parents were identified as James A. Briscoe and Alice Beach.⁵
     James Garfield Briscoe was buried on 6 March 1946 at Kirkland Lake Cemetery, Teck Twp., Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada.^5,2
     He was commonly known as Garfield.⁶
     Garfield Brisco appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, James and Alice Briscoe.⁶
     Garfield and Elizabeth Delilah McEwen appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Charlton, Dack Twp., Nipissing District, Ontario, enumerated 7 June 1911. Garfield was described as a salesman in a general store.¹¹
     James Garfield and Elizabeth Delilah McEwen appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Charlton, Dack Twp., Timiskaming District, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. James was described as a merchange in the hardware & implements industry. Their children Denton, Woodrow and Winifred were listed as living with them.¹²
     James Garfield and Elizabeth Delilah McEwen appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Charlton, Timiskaming District, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. James was described as a merchant in retail hardware. Their children Denton M., Woodrow I. and Winnifred were listed as living with them.³ James Garfield Briscoe was identified as the father of Winnifred Lila Briscoe born on 17 May 1979 at Kirkland Lake, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada.¹⁴

     She was born on 9 June 1889 at Cobden, Ross Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^4,1,5,3,6,7 Elizabeth married James Garfield Briscoe on 7 September 1910 at Cobden, Ross Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 019523.^8,9,1,5,6,7
     Elizabeth Delilah McEwen died on 1 August 1984 at age 95.¹⁰
     Elizabeth Delila Brisco was buried at Kirkland Lake Cemetery, Teck Twp., Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada.²
     She was also known as Delila Elizabeth Briscoe on her daughter Winnfred's birth registration.¹¹
     She was commonly known as Lyla.¹⁰
     D. Elizabeth McEwan appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Ross Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Duncan and A. Hester McEwan.³
     Garfield and Elizabeth Delilah McEwen appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Charlton, Dack Twp., Nipissing District, Ontario, enumerated 7 June 1911. Garfield was described as a salesman in a general store.⁶
     James Garfield and Elizabeth Delilah McEwen appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Charlton, Dack Twp., Timiskaming District, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. James was described as a merchange in the hardware & implements industry. Their children Denton, Woodrow and Winifred were listed as living with them.⁷
     James Garfield and Elizabeth Delilah McEwen appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Charlton, Timiskaming District, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. James was described as a merchant in retail hardware. Their children Denton M., Woodrow I. and Winnifred were listed as living with them.⁵ In the death registration of James Garfield Briscoe who died on 4 March 1946, Elizabeth Briscoe was identified as his wife.¹² She was identified as the mother of Winnifred Lila Briscoe born on 17 May 1979 at Kirkland Lake, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada.¹¹

     He was born on 15 June 1887 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.^1,4,6 Alternatively, he may have been born in June 1888 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.^5,2 Charles married Mary Sophia Pounder on 26 June 1912 at Pembroke, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 017242.^1,8,2,9
     Charles Levi Briscoe died on 23 December 1952 at Douglas, Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 65.^10,2,11
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Charles Levi Briscoe.
     Charles Levi Briscoe was buried at Rosebank United Church Cemetery (Lot 22, Conc 1), Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^3,2
     He was commonly known as Levi Brisco.^12,11
     Levy Briscoe appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, James and Alice Briscoe.⁴
     Lievy Briscoe appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, James and Alice Briscoe, listed as a farmer's son.⁵
     Charles L. and Minnie Briscoe appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Bromley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Charles was described as a farmer on a general farm. Their children Lloyd, Iva, Harold, Clifford E. and Eric were listed as living with them. His father-in-law, Robert A. Pounder, was included in the household.¹³
     Levi Briscoe was recorded as father of the bride at the marriage of William John Naismith and Iva Isabel Briscoe on 5 October 1938.¹⁴ Levi Briscoe was listed as predeceased in the obituary of Mary Sophia Pounder who died 30 August 1955, his husband.^15,16,9

     She was born in 1886 at Beachburg, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3,4,5 Mary married Charles Levi Briscoe on 26 June 1912 at Pembroke, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 017242.^6,2,7,4
     Mary Sophia Pounder died on 30 August 1955 at St. Mary's, Ontario, Canada.^1,3,4
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.⁴
     Mary Sophia Pounder was buried on 2 September 1955 at Rosebank United Church Cemetery (Lot 22, Conc 1), Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,3,4
     She was commonly known as Minnie Briscoe.^1,5
     Charles L. and Minnie Briscoe appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Bromley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Charles was described as a farmer on a general farm. Their children Lloyd, Iva, Harold, Clifford E. and Eric were listed as living with them. His father-in-law, Robert A. Pounder, was included in the household.⁵
     Mary Sophia Pounder was recorded as mother of the bride at the marriage of William John Naismith and Iva Isabel Briscoe on 5 October 1938.⁸
     In the obituary of Charles Levi Briscoe who died 23 December 1952, her widow, Mary Briscoe, was listed as a survivor.⁹
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Journal published in Ottawa, Ontario, 1 September 1955.⁴

     She was born on 7 February 1889 at Douglas, Bromley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^7,4,5 Alternatively, she may have been born on 8 February 1889 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.^7,2 Clara married James Douglas Ritchie, at the home of her father, on 15 February 1911 at Northcote, Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 013030. Their son, Arnold's birth registration gave their date of marriage as Feb 5, 1900.^7,4,8,3,9
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     Clara Edith Briscoe died on 3 January 1951 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 61.⁴
     Clara Edith Briscoe was buried at Douglas Public Cemetery, Douglas, Township of Admaston/Bromley, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.⁷
     She was also known as Clara Edyth Briscoe on her son Earl's birth registration.⁹
     Clara Edith Briscoe appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, James and Alice Briscoe.²

     He was born on 10 October 1878 at Douglas, Bromley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹ James married Clara Edith Briscoe, at the home of her father, on 15 February 1911 at Northcote, Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 013030. Their son, Arnold's birth registration gave their date of marriage as Feb 5, 1900.^3,1,4,5,6
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     James Douglas Ritchie died on 14 April 1967 at Douglas, Bromley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 88.¹
     James Douglas Ritchie was buried at Douglas Public Cemetery, Douglas, Township of Admaston/Bromley, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^3,1

     He was born on 8 June 1911, at Lot 3, Conc 9, at Bromley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 043797.²
     In the obituary of Earl Wilson Ritchie who died circa 4 April 1996, his brother, Arnold Ritchie, of Toronto, was listed as a survivor.³

     He was born on 15 December 1912 at Douglas, Bromley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Bert Briscoe Ritchie died on 21 August 1952 at age 39.¹

     He was born on 24 January 1915 at Douglas, Bromley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 050896.^2,3 Earl married Marie Magdaline Kumm.^2,1,4
     Earl Wilson Ritchie died circa 4 April 1996 at Ontario, Canada.^2,4
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Earl Wilson Ritchie.
     Earl Wilson Ritchie was buried in a spring interment at Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Eganville, Twp. of Bonnechere Valley, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada^G.^2,4
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario, 4 April 1996.⁴
     In the obituary of Marie Magdaline Ritchie, who died 9 May 2006, her husband, Earl Ritchie, was listed as predeceased.⁵

     She was born circa 1916.¹ Marie married Earl Wilson Ritchie.^2,3,4
     Marie Magdaline Ritchie died on 9 May 2006 at Pembroke Regional Hospital, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Marie Magdaline Kumm was buried on 13 May 2006 at Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Eganville, Twp. of Bonnechere Valley, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Marie Magdaline Kumm was also known as Maria Kumm.³
     In the obituary of Earl Wilson Ritchie who died circa 4 April 1996, hiswife, the former Maria Kumm, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario, 11 May 2006.¹

     He was born on 13 June 1917.¹ Clifford married Jewell Ballantyne.¹
     Clifford Lorne Ritchie died on 3 October 1961 at age 44.¹

     Jewell married Clifford Lorne Ritchie.¹
     Jewell Ballantyne died on 6 May 1987.²