Mary McLean

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• Residence: 1898, Indian Bight, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland

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Birth:
Mary's birthplace has not been determined, but it is rather curious that her marriage and the birth of a daughter, is mentioned in the St. John's newspapers, which may suggest that there was some of her family living there.

Residence:
Although Mary's name is listed in the McAlpine's 1898 Directory as being at Indian Bight, Notre Dame Bay, indications are that she had left Newfoundland by that time. Her youngest daughter died in Massachusetts in 1906 and an entry in the 1910 US Census, possibly for her son James, indicates the surviving family may have immigrated to the US about 1895.

Died:
The 1906 death certificate of her daughter, Mary Gertrude, suggests that Mary was still alive at that time.

Mary married John Joseph Swain 7 Nov 1888, Little Bay Mines, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland. John (son of Robert Swain and Ellen Evoy) was born Abt Dec 1859, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 27 Feb 1894, Little Bay, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 1 Mar 1894, Little Bay, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

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Buried:
Her son, John H. Murphy (1915 - 1962) is commemorated on the same headstone.

Died:
No death certificate has been found to date.

Catherine married Nicholas Murphy 1 Jun 1911, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Nicholas (son of Thomas Murphy and Ellen Keough) was born 29 Dec 1880, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 5 Dec 1966, Melrose, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; was buried Abt 7 Dec 1966, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Census: 1910, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

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Census:
I can't be 100% sure this is James Bernard since the census says he was from English Canada,a term often applied incorrectly to Newfoundland. This census also says he immigrated in 1895??

Died:
At the time of his death, James was listed as a machinist.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 31 Oct 1892, Little Bay, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland

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Baptism:
There seems to be some confusion in the records with the year that Ellen was born and died - 1892 or 1893 or there were two children named Ellen born in successive years? However, another daughter Mary Gertrude was supposedly born in 1893.

Notre Dame Bay Region: CIVIL REGISTRATION OF MULTI DENOMINATIONAL BIRTHS FOR PERSONS OF NOTRE DAME BAY (1892 - 1894) Ellen SWAIN John & Mary b Oct 30 1892 Little Bay RC miner bap Oct 31 1892

VITAL RECORDS (CIVIL REGISTRATION): - NEWFOUNDLAND DEATH REGISTER PART 2 (from 1892/1893 - TWILLINGATE DISTRICT Ellen SWAYNE d Nov 1 1893 Little Bay not given 8 days RC Little Bay Little Bay

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• Baptism: 17 Dec 1893, Little Bay, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland

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Birth:
Notre Dame Bay Region: CIVIL REGISTRATION OF MULTI DENOMINATIONAL BIRTHS FOR PERSONS OF NOTRE DAME BAY (1892 - 1894) Mary Gertrude SWAIN John & Mary b Dec 16 1893 Little Bay RC miner bap Dec 17 1893

Died:
According to Mary Gertrude's death certificate, the informant for the questions asked was "Mary Swain". While it doesn't give the relationship of that person to Mary G., it appears likely it was her mother, Mary (McLean) Swain.

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Birth:
Mother's surname recorded incorrectly as Snow??

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Buried:
His mother, Catherine, is commemorated on the same headstone.

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Died:
There is no listing for Ronald after the 1920 US Census so it appears he died sometime in the 1920s.

Other Events:

• Military: 1942 - 1946, Europe

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Military:
Enlistment record says he served from 2 July 1942 - 27 Mar 1946. It appears his service was in the US Navy.

Died:
His mother's name is incorrectly recorded as "Mary" in the SSDI document.