Ellen (Lenia) Elinia Pearson

Sept. 08,, 1883:: Ellen Elinia,,, is born to James Pearson and Mary Reid. Birth Record No. 028073,,, registered December 08, 1883.

Dec. 08,, 1883:: Helena Pearson,, born on Dec. 01,, 1883 to James Pearson and Mary Reid,, is baptised by F. P. McEvoy,, C.P. Sponsors are John Reid and Catherine Reid.

1901 Canada Census,, Galway:: Lists Lenia Pearson,, A17,, residing in the household of her parents,, James,, A56 and Mary,, A48,, together with 4 siblings:: Maggret,, A15,, Samuel,, A12 and Twins,, James & Mary,, both A10.

1911 Canada Census,, Smith:: Lists Lena Pearson,, A27,, living in a “House of Refuge”,, located at Lot 25,, Conc. 8,, Smith Township,, run by a Henry Beavis. It is mostly made up of senior citizens,, 25 on this census page,, most likely with no-where else to go. Further down the page is a Katharine Pearson,, 9 mths. old,, the only child listed at the residence. It is probable that Lena is working at this residence,, in return for renumerance that includes room and board.