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From: (mary mcadam)
Subject: [GILLAN] BRYAN GILLAN
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:40:23 -0400 (EDT)

Looking for Bryan Gillan born somewhere in Canada c 1820. Married Mary
MURPHY somewhere in Canada (either Quebec or Ontario) c 1850.
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Three children of the marriage, all born in Grantham Twp., Ontario,
Matthew b. 1852; James b. 1855; Margaret b. 1858. All children were
baptized at St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral, St. Catharines,
Ontario.
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Bryan remains my brick wall. The only evidence I have that he was born
in Canada is from the 1920 U.S. Census -- information given by his
daughter (my grandmother) Margaret.
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In 1861 Ontario census, Mary is listed as widow. Thus Bryan died
sometime between 1858 and 1861, but no proof of death or burial.
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Another puzzle. I have found the name listed as KILLEN in church records
and on census, but GILLAN on other census and in newspaper reports.
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Any help or suggestions?
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Mary in Michigan

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