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Hi, My Name is Fawn Laffin, I am in search of my Great Grandfathers Family. (Past and
Present). I sent letters out with no responce. So I am hoping the internet will help me on
my way.
My Great Grandfathers was
- John (Jack) Carmichael born Oct 10 1888 (According to Cenus Records). He was in the 1st
World War. was a Privite in the 49th Batt Canadian Infantry, # 101432. Born in
Spencerville Ontario Died Unknown.....
He was the son of
Samuel (James) Carmichael and Janet (Jennie) Grey McNeilage. They had 5 children.
1. William?. James (Jim) Carmichael born 1884
2. Henry H Carmichael born 1886
( Henry Later Moved to USA Washington)
3. John (Jack) Carmichael (My Great Grandfather)
4. Arthur A Carmichael born 1891
5. Andrew Ward Carmichael
All where born in Spencerville Ontario Except Ander Who was Born in South Mountian
Dundas Ontario.
Samuel was married before Jenny to a Julia Ann Keeler who died giving birth to there
daughter Ann Carmichael in October of 1871 in South Mountain Dundas Co Ontario.
The family moved to Edmonton Alberta about 1902. they lived at 1249 Ottawa Ave
Edmonton Alberta Which in 1919 changed to 10733 93w St.
John Joined inlisted in the army in October 26 1915. Over in Scotland he met and
married my great Grandmother Christian Donald. They married in Scotland on January 15 1919
in Old Marchar Scotland.
The came back to Canada between September/October 1919. They Lived with Johns Family
in Edmonton Alberta Or near his family. Christine Missing her family and not feeling
welcome with Johns Left him when she was pregnant with my Grandmother (Florence Isabella
Carmichael). Chris moved to Ontario to be with ehr sister. John and her Seperated. Chris
died in April 14 1921, before my grandmother was even a year old. My Grandmother never
knew her natural parents. she tryed to find her father when she was an adult with no luck.
John Might of remmarried with the family not knowing about his first wife, if he did
married his new marriage certificate could state: Windowed or Divoreced.
Samuel Carmciahel was born in Ireland he was the son of John Carmciahel and Mary Ann
Price. He came to Ontario Canada in 1857 from Ireland.
John and Mary Carmichael had 9 Children thet i so far know about.
Andrew, Mary, Samuel, Joseph, Eliza, Daniel, Henry, Martha, Agnes.
Any Family Doing the same Family tree who would like to share information or
anybody who could help with Documents, Photos or any information on Any of Samuel &
Jennys Children or them, that would be a great help and thank you.
You can reach me at fawnsfamilytree(a)hotmail.com
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