Person:George Anson (1)

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George Portous Anson
 
m. 16 Sep 1881
  1. Samuel Alan Anson1883 - 1958
  2. Thomas Anson1884 -
Facts and Events
Name George Portous Anson
Gender Male
Birth? Abt 1856 Oxford, Ontario, Canada
Marriage 16 Sep 1881 Toronto, York, Ontario, Canadato Mary Bridget Kelly

from "they came to mara", p. 29: "George Anson and his wife, Bridget Kelly...were living in Mara during the early 1880s when their sons, Samuel Alan and Thomas, were baptized in local parishes. George Anson did not own land in Mara.

In 1891 Samuel Anson was living in the Lennon Household. It was said Sam married the widow of Billy McInerny of Brock Township and moved to the area of Detroit, Michigan, where he lived for many years. Sam was known for his booming voice and good nature."

References
  1.   Archives of Ontario-Marriages.

    MS932 reel 42, # 013523