Morton J. Dowe of Parrsboro
I can only assume at this time son, Thomas Dowe was either adopted by or
fostered out to Michael W. Morrissey and Enid J. Smith because of some
unknown problem between Morton John Dowe and Jennie Annie Smith.
Morton's obit mentions a son, Tommie in Peterborough.
Daughter, Maxine's obit mentions a brother, Thomas (Deanna) Dowe in
Peterborough.
James Morrissey's obit mentions a brother, Tom (Deanna) Dow in Ontario.
A birth date for Thomas Dowe would possibly explain a few things along a
time line.
Dave
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NSARM Pictou Co. Delayed Births, 1903; Book #1903; Page #99100843
John Morton Dowe
Born 25 Apr 1903, New Glasgow
S/o William Dowe, Glasgow Mountain, and Jessie Spicer
Affidavit signed by Ronald Smith, Son-in-law, Parrsboro on 1 Apr 1868
1911 Census, age 8, living with William F. and Jessie Dowe at Diligent River
1922 Census, age 18, living with Robert and Edith Kirkpatrick at Black Rock
Source: Dave Winter, 3 Feb 2009
Note: Feel there was some confusion in getting a birth certificate in order
to apply for his Old Age Pension at age 65 and "born Glasgow" was
interpreted as born in New Glasgow rather than Glasgow Mountain.
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Chronicle Herald, Monday, January 7, 1974, pg. #26; Reel #6032
OBITUARY: Morton J. Dowe
Parrsboro - Morton J. Dowe, 70, Parrsboro, died Saturday at home. Born at
Yorke Settlement, he was son of the late William and Jessie (Spicer) Dowe.
He was employed with Hannah's lumber mill. He is survived by a daughter,
Maxine Smith, Parrsboro; a son, Tommie, Peterborough, Ont.; eight
grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Arthur Ells), Musquash, N.B.;
Elizabeth, Amherst. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Jennie Smith.
The body is at Smith's Funeral Home where funeral service will be held
Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. Parker Matheson will officiate. Burial will be in
Parrsboro United Church Cemetery.
Source: Dave Winter, 3 Feb 2009
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