Searle & McGinn Family History

Margaret Josephine Searle
Father: Henry William Searle (1845 - 1925) Mother: Margaret Cahill (1843 - 1920)
Birth: 7 Oct 1877 in the Township of Pilkington, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Siblings: Elizabeth (1869 - 1943), Joseph William (1871 - 1955), Mary Mildred (1872 - 1920), Emerentia (1874 - 1912), Cecelia Marie (1876 - 1940), Henry George "Harry" (1879 - 1957), Rose Matilda (1882 - 1960), Arthur Samuel Thomas (1884 - 1940), John William Leo (1889 - 1956)
Death: 11 November 1946 in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Burial: 13 Nov 1946 in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Biography
The Children of Henry William Searle and Margaret Cahill

Historical Sources (Click on each source to expand and load the original document)
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).
1901 Canada Census - Maud Searle (21, a general servant) lived with the family of Joseph and Ellen Downey in the City of Guelph, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada.
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 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 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."
1945 Canada Voter List - Miss Maude Searle (spinster), her niece Mildred Moran (as Mrs. William Smith), and Mildred's husband William Smith (a laborer) were registered voters and lived at 231 Yorkshire Street in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
1946 November 11 - Death record of Margaret Searle, daughter of Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, who died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Guelph from myocardial failure. Her sister, Mrs Rose McCann, provided the information on the form.
1946 November 12 - Death and funeral notice for Margaret (Maude) Searle, daughter of Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, taken from the Guelph Daily Mercury, Pg 14. Here is a transcription of the article. SEARLE, MARGARET (MAUDE) "At St. Joseph's Hospital on Monday, November 11th, 1946, Margaret (Maude) Searle, beloved sister of Mrs James McCann, and William, Guelph; Joseph, Guelph township, and Harry, Mortlach, Saskatchewan. Resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre Funeral Home, 252 Dublin Street. Funeral on Wednesday, Nov. 13th, at Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 10 o'clock. Interment at 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."
Burial record of Margaret Searle, taken from the "St. Joseph's Catholic - Burial Records" provided by the Wellington County Branch Ontario Genealogical Society, Page 61. Margaret Searle was buried on November 13th, 1946, 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 Margaret, but she is buried next to her brother Joseph and sister Elizabeth, in the same row as her parents and other sister, Cecelia Marie Searle.

Margaret Josephine Searle