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Violet Elizabeth Read 1897–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Nov 1897

Birth Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Death Date: 13 May 1994

Death Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada*

Father: John Lyons

Mother: Ida Hall

Spouse(s): Harry Read

Children(s): Stuart Read

In 1897, Violet Elizabeth Read entered the world in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, born to John Robert Lyons And Ida Wealthy Hall. In 1906, Violet Elizabeth Read resided in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. In 1926, Violet Elizabeth Read resided in Saskatchewan, Canada. Violet Elizabeth Read married Harry Wilkinson Read, and had children including Morley Read, Stuart Read. Violet Elizabeth Read passed away in 1994 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada*.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Violet Elizabeth Read entered the world in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, born to John Robert Lyons And Ida Wealthy Hall.
  • In 1906, Violet Elizabeth Read resided in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
  • In 1926, Violet Elizabeth Read resided in Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • Violet Elizabeth Read married Harry Wilkinson Read, and had children including Morley Read, Stuart Read.
  • Violet Elizabeth Read passed away in 1994 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada*.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Violet Read's Ancestors

Self
Violet Read
1897–1994
Birth Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Parents
John Robert Lyons
1856–1933
Kingston, Ontario
Ida (Wealthy) Hall
1863–1946
Orono, Clarke, Durham, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
John Lyons
1830–1900
Ireland
Maria Gilfoyle
1829–
Leighlinbridge, Carlow, Ireland
Calvin (Moulton) Hall
1838–1881
Orono, Clarke, Durham West, Ontario
Martha (Washington) Lyman
1840–1889
Haldimand, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM GILFOYLE
1795–1891
JANE
1791–
Truman Hall
1802–1887
Welthy Moulton
1807–1894
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zalmon Hall
1768–1852
Sarah Morehouse
1776–1871

Violet Read's Descendants

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Violet (Elizabeth) Read (9 Nov 1897–13 May 1994) m. Harry (Wilkinson) Read (abt 1893–18 Mar 1986)
  1. 1. Stuart Read 1922–

Violet Read's Timeline

4 Records

1897
9 Nov 1897
Birth of Violet Elizabeth Read in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1906
26 Jun 1906
Age 9
Violet Elizabeth Read resided here in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1926
1926
Age 29
Violet Elizabeth Read resided here in Saskatchewan, Canada
Saskatchewan, Canada
1994
13 May 1994
Age 97
Death of Violet Elizabeth Read in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada*
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada*

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1897
    Event Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1906; Census Place: 05E, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Page: 15; Family No: 119
    [2] Canada, Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Leader-Post; Publication Date: 16 May 1994; Publication Place: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; ,0.72118366,0.48697156,0.8342418&xid=3355
    [3] 1926 Prairie Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, ON, Canada; 1926 Prairie Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1906
    Event Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1906; Census Place: 05E, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Page: 15; Family No: 119

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Saskatchewan, Canada
    Record Source: 1926 Prairie Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, ON, Canada; 1926 Prairie Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 May 1994
    Event Place: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Leader-Post - 16 May 1994 - 38, Obituary for VIOLET "VI" ELIZABETH READ 16 May 1994

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sunset Extendicare
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Leader-Post; Publication Date: 16 May 1994; Publication Place: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; ,0.72118366,0.48697156,0.8342418&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 May 1994
    Event Place: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada*
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Leader-Post; Publication Date: 16 May 1994; Publication Place: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; ,0.72118366,0.48697156,0.8342418&xid=3355

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