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Ada Mary White 1880–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Apr 1880

Birth Location: Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 16 Sep 1947

Death Location: Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada

Father: Owen Finnigan

Mother: Eliza White

Spouse(s): William Colby

Children(s): Lekin Colby, George Colby, Luse Colby, Lillian Colby, William Colby

The story of Ada Mary White began in 1880 in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada. In 1881, Ada Mary White resided in St Patricks Ward, Toronto City, Ontario, Canada. In 1891, Ada Mary White resided in St Andrews Ward, Toronto City, Ontario, Canada. Ada Mary White married William Henry Colby, and had children including George Russell Colby, Lekin Colby, Lillian Maud Colby, Luse Colby, William Alfred Colby. Ada Mary White passed away in 1947 in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Ada Mary White began in 1880 in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1881, Ada Mary White resided in St Patricks Ward, Toronto City, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1891, Ada Mary White resided in St Andrews Ward, Toronto City, Ontario, Canada.
  • Ada Mary White married William Henry Colby, and had children including George Russell Colby, Lekin Colby, Lillian Maud Colby, Luse Colby, William Alfred Colby.
  • Ada Mary White passed away in 1947 in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Owen Finnigan
1862–1928
Birth Location: Ontario
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Eliza White
1862–1926
Birth Location: Croydon, Surrey, England
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Spouses(s)

William Colby
1880–1946
Birth Location: Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Canada
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Children(s)

Lekin Colby
1915–1956
Birth Location: Ontario
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George Colby
1907–
Birth Location: Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada
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Luse Colby
1911–1961
Birth Location: Ontario
LC
Lillian Colby
1901–1978
Birth Location: Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada
LC
William Colby
1898–1946
Birth Location: York, Ontario, Canada
WC

Ada White's Ancestors

Self
Ada White
1880–1947
Birth Place: Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Owen Finnigan
1862–1928
Ontario
Eliza White
1862–1926
Croydon, Surrey, England
Grandparents
Mary
1836–
Ireland
William White
1838–
Croydon, Surrey, England
Eliza (Jane) Dale
1841–
England
Great-Grandparents
William White
1811–1875
Mary Young
1820–
Thomas Dale
1815–1861
Patience Styles
1815–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward White
1767–1814
Mary Lee
1774–1834
Edward Styles
1785–1866
Elizabeth Coombs
1783–1867

Ada White's Descendants

1.
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Ada (Mary) White (9 Apr 1880–16 Sep 1947) m. William (Henry) Colby (7 Oct 1880–1946)
  1. 1. Lekin Colby 1915–1956 m. Reginald (George) Ryall 1908–1969
    1. 1. Orlo (Edith) Ryall 1934–2010 m. Roy (Agar) Guest 1934–1989
      1. 1. Douglas Guest –2010
    2. 2. Maxine Ryall 1937–2011 m. George (Edward) Brandford 1925–1993
    3. 3. Baby Ryall 1940–1940
  2. 2. George (Russell) Colby 1907– m. Marguerite (Ann) Birchill 1909–1930 m. Lillian Jackson 1911–
    1. 1. Ronald ("Bud") Colby 1932–2009
  3. 3. Luse Colby 1911–1961 m. Margaret (Edna) McMillan 1914–1999 m. Irene (Gladys) Nevin 1917– m. Rita (Agnes) O'Neill 1914–1981
    1. 1. David (Charles Chester (born) Colby) 1933–1994
    2. 2. Patricia (Jane) Freeman 1939–2021 m. John (George) Donoval 1934–2016
  4. 4. Lillian (Maud) Colby 1901–1978 m. Frank (Thompson) Richardson 1897–
    1. 1. Frank (Thompson) Richardson 1921–2001
  5. 5. William (Alfred) Colby 1898–1946 m. Dorothy (Jean) Fisher 1918–1998 m. Margaret (Jane) Clarke 1889–1979
    1. 1. Margaret Colby 1928–1961 m. Harry Hewson 1917–1983
    2. 2. William Colby 1930–1991

Ada White's Timeline

7 Records

1880
9 Apr 1880
Birth of Ada Mary White in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada
1881
1881
Age 1
Ada Mary White resided here in St Patricks Ward, Toronto City, Ontario, Canada
St Patricks Ward, Toronto City, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 11
Ada Mary White resided here in St Andrews Ward, Toronto City, Ontario, Canada
St Andrews Ward, Toronto City, Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 31
Ada Mary White resided here in Toronto South, Ontario
Toronto South, Ontario
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 41
Ada Mary White resided here in 7 Napanee St, Toronto Ward 4, Toronto West, Ontario, Canada
7 Napanee St, Toronto Ward 4, Toronto West, Ontario, Canada
1940
1940
Age 60
Ada Mary White resided here in Trinity, Ontario, Canada
Trinity, Ontario, Canada
1947
16 Sep 1947
Age 67
Death of Ada Mary White in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1880
    Event Place: Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1801-1928, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Reel: 94
    [2] Ontario, Canada Deaths, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Collection: Registration of Deaths
    [3] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 40 - Ward four, Toronto South, Ontario; Page: 12; Family No: 78

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: St Patricks Ward, Toronto City, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: St Patricks Ward, Toronto City, Ontario; Roll: C_13247; Page: 152; Family No: 756

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: St Andrews Ward, Toronto City, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Toronto South, Ontario
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 40 - Ward four, Toronto South, Ontario; Page: 12; Family No: 78

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: 7 Napanee St, Toronto Ward 4, Toronto West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Trinity, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935-1980

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1947
    Event Place: Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Deaths, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Collection: Registration of Deaths
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