Searle & McGinn Family History

Joseph William Searle
Father: Henry William Searle (1845 - 1925) Mother: Margaret Cahill (1843 - 1920)
Birth: January 1871 in the Township of Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Siblings: Elizabeth (1869 - 1943), Mary Mildred (1872 - 1920), Emerentia (1874 - 1912), Cecelia Marie (1876 - 1940), Margaret Josephine "Maud" (1877 - 1946), Henry George "Harry" (1879 - 1957), Rose Matilda (1882 - 1960), Arthur Samuel Thomas (1884 - 1940), John William Leo (1889 - 1956)
Death: 19 July 1955 in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Burial: 22 July 1955 in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Biography
The Children of Henry William Searle and Margaret Cahill

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1871 Canada Census - Henry Searl (26, a labourer), his wife Margaret (26), and their two children Elizabeth (2) and Joseph (3/12), lived in the City of Guelph, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada.
1881 Canada Census - Henry Searle (36, now a farmer) and his wife Margret (36) lived in the Township of Pilkington, Centre Wellington, Ontario, Canada with their 7 children: Elizabeth (12), Joseph (10), Mary F (9), Emerentia (7), Cecilia (5), Margret (3), and George H. (1).
1891 Census of Canada - Henry Searle (46, a farmer) and his wife Margaret (45) lived in the Township of Guelph, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada, with and their 10 children: Elizabeth (22), Joseph (20), Mary (18), Emerentia (17), Cecelia (15), Maud (13), Harry (11), Rose (9), Arthur (6), and John (2).
1911 Canada Census - Henry Searle (66, a farmer) and his wife Margaret (67) lived in the Township of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, with 2 of their children: Joe (40, a farmer) and Maud (33).
1920 March 16 - Newspaper article about the funeral of Margaret Cahill, taken from the Guelph Daily Mercury and Advertiser, Page 4. Here is a transcription of the article. “The remains of the late Mrs. Henry Searle, who passed away on Friday last at her home in Guelph Township, were laid to rest this morning in the R. C. Cemetery. The funeral left her late residence at 9 o'clock, arriving at the Church of Our Lady at 10 o'clock, where requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. F. W. Doyle, S.J. Rev. Fr. Quirk, S.J., officiated at the grave. The funeral was largely attended, and the many spiritual offerings testified to the popularity of the deceased. The pallbearers were three sons, Joseph, Harry, and William Searle; two sons-in-law, James McCann and Edward Moran, and one grandson, Edward Moran, Jr.”
1920 March 17 - Obituary for Margaret Cahill, taken from the Guelph Evening Mercury and Advertiser, Page 5. Here is a transcription of the article. OBITUARY - Mrs. Henry Searle. "The death occurred of Mrs. Henry Searle, on March 12th, at the family residence, Guelph township, after a severe illness of two months, borne with Christian patience and fortitude. The deceased's maiden name was Margaret Cahill and was married fifty-two years ago. Hers was a kindly and loving nature, deeply devoted to her family. Besides the sorrowing husband, she leaves to mourn her loss, four sons and five daughters. Joseph at home, William of Guelph, Harry of Mortlach and Arthur of Moose Jaw, Sask; Elizabeth of Elora, Sr. M. Mildred, St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, Cecilia of Detroit, Mrs. J. McCann, Eramosa, and Maud at home. One daughter, Mrs. Edward Moran, predeceased her seven years ago. One sister, Mrs. B. Gibson, of Guelph, also survives. The funeral took place Tuesday morning to the Church of Our Lady, where requeim high mass was sung by Rev. Father Doyle, S. J. Then all that was mortal of the dear, departed soul was laid to rest in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, where the services were conducted by Rev. Father Quirk. The pallbearers were her three sons, Arthur, William, and Joseph; Edward and Carleton Moran, and James McCann. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement."
1921 Canada Census - Henry Searle (76, a farmer), his son Joseph (52, also a farmer), his daughter Maud (44), and his granddaughter Mildred Moran (8), lived in the Township of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
1925 May 31 - Death record of Henry William Searle, son of Joseph Searle and Mary Ann Trimm, died in Guelph Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Henry died of arterio sclerosis and pneumonia. The informant was Henry's son, Joseph Searle.
1925 June 24 - The will of Henry William Searle, scanned from the Guelph Public Libary.
1931 Canada Census - Joseph W. Searl (60, a farmer), his nephew Cecil (11, a student), his sister Maude (44, a homemaker), and his niece Mildred (18) lived on R.R. #4 in Guelph Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
1935 Canada Voter List - Joseph Searle (farmer), Miss Maud Searle (spinster), and Fred Searle (labourer) were registered voters and lived on R.R. #4 in the Township of Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
1940 Canada Voter List - Joseph Searle (farmer) and Maude Searle (housekeeper) were registered voters and lived on R.R. #4 in the Township of Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
1940 November 18 - Obituary for Cecilia Marie Searle, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle, taken the Guelph Daily Mercury, Volume 87, Issue No. 121, Page 3. Here is a transcription of the article. MISS C.M. SEARLE DIES FOLLOWING LENGTHY ILLNESS "Following an illness of two and one-half years, Miss Cecilia Marie Searle, Reg. N., died at her home, 130 Cambridge Street, on Saturday. Miss Searle was born in Guelph, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle. As a young woman she went to Detroit, where she trained as a nurse, graduating from St. Mary's Hospital in that city. During the first World War she served overseas as a member of the American Red Cross nursing staff. Miss Searle was also a past president of the St. Mary's Hospital Alumnae, Detroit. A member of the congregation of the Church of Our Lady, the late Miss Searle was active in the affairs of the Confraternity of the Holy Family, and the League of the Sacred Heart. Surviving are three sisters, Miss Elizabeth Searle, Guelph; Miss Margaret Searle (Maud), of Guelph Township; Mrs. James McCann, Hillsburg; and three brothers, Harry Searle, Mortlach, Saskatchewan; William Searle, Guelph, and Joseph Searle, Guelph Township. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning from the home, 130 Cambridge Street, to the Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 9 o'clock, daylight saving time. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery."
1943 August 24 - Obituary for Elizabeth Searle, daughter of Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, taken from the Guelph Daily Mercury, Volume 90, No. 45, Pg 3. Here is a transcription of the article. ELIZABETH SEARLE TAKEN BY DEATH "Death came to Miss Elizabeth Searle, 130 Cambridge Street, Sunday evening at St. Joseph's hospital where she had been ill for a short time. The daughter of the late Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, she was born in Puslinch township. For ten years she lived in Elora where she operated a dressmaking shop. During the last twenty years Miss Searle had been a resident of this city. She attended the Church of Our Lady and was a member of the Confraternity of the Holy Family. Surviving are three brothers, Joseph, Guelph Township; William of this city; and Harry, Mortlach, Sask.; and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph McCann, Hillsburg; and Miss Maude Searle, Guelph Township. Fourteen nieces and twelve nephews also survive. Remains are resting at her late residence, 130 Cambridge Street. The funeral will be held tomorrow at the Church of Our Lady, when Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at ten o'clock. Interment will be made in St. Joseph's Cemetery."
1946 November 12 - Obituary for Margaret Josephine Searle, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle, taken from the Guelph Daily Mercury, Page 9. Here is a transcription of the article. Lived Here 40 Years Miss M. Searle Dead "Miss Margaret Searle, R.R. 4, Guelph, died yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital after an illness of two years. Born in Pilkington township, Miss Searle had lived at R.R. 4, Guelph, for more than 40 years. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle. SURVIVORS She is survived by one sister, Mrs. James McCann, of Guelph, and three brothers, William, of Guelph, Joseph, of Guelph township, and Harry, of Mortlach, Saskatchewan. Remains rest at the Gilbert MacIntyre funeral home until Wednesday when funeral will be held to the Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 10 o'clock. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery."
1955 July 20 - Death and funeral notice for Joseph Searle, son of Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, taken from the Guelph Daily Mercury, Pg 12. Here is a transcription of the article. SEARLE, JOSEPH "At St. Joseph's Hospital on Tuesday, July 19, 1955, Joseph Searle, beloved brother of Harry of Mortlach, Saskatchewan; Mrs. James McCann (Rose), and William of Guelph. Resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre Funeral Home, 252 Dublin Street, after 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Funeral on Friday, July 22, to the Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery."
1955 July 23 - Obituary for Joseph William Searle, son of Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, taken from the Guelph Daily Mercury, Page 3. Here is a transcription of the article. Requiem High Mass For Joseph Searle "Requiem high mass was celebrated in Church of Our Lady Friday morning for Joseph William Searle who died Tuesday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph. Celebrant of the mass was Rev. A. S. Callaghan of Rockwood. Dr. J. A. O'Reilly was in the sanctuary. Rev. B. J. Hartleib officiated at the interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Smith, William Prior, Joseph Keating, Cecil Searle, Fred Searle, and John Searle."
Burial record of Joseph Searle, taken from the "St. Joseph's Catholic - Burial Records" provided by the Wellington County Branch Ontario Genealogical Society, Page 61. Joseph Searle was buried on July 22nd, 1955, in Block F, Section 69, Grave 17, in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. There is no grave marker or headstone for Joseph, but he is buried next to his sisters Elizabeth and Margaret, in the same row as his parents and other sister, Cecelia Marie Searle.

Joseph William Searle