Mary "May"" Teatro

April 07,, 1889:: Mary (and her brother James Jr.) are born in Galway to James Pearson and Mary Reid. They are baptised on May 04,, 1889 by Rev. Father Thomas O’Connell. Sponsors for both children are Maurice Hartnett and Bridget Allen. The birth of these twin babies seems to be a constant within the extended Pearson family,, with many twin births recorded over time.

1901 Canada Census,, Galway:: Lists Mary,, A10,, living in the household of her parents,, James,, A52 and Mary,, A48,, together with 4 siblings:: Lenia,, A17,, Maggret,, A15,, Samuel,, A12 and twin James,, also A10. Grandparents David and Alice Read,, ages 76 and 80,, are on the same concession,, with 5 properties separating them.

Nov. 12,, 1907:: Mary Pearson,, A19,, marries Samuel Teatro,, A23 at St. Mary's Church,, Lindsay,, Ontario. Witnesses are Rose Teatro and John Crimmins. They go on to have 14 children.

1911 Canada Census,, Lindsay,, Ontario:: Lists Mary Teatro,, A21 and husband Samuel,, A28,, living on Queen St.,, together with 2 children:: William,, A2 and Mary,, A 5 mths.

1921 Canada Census:: Lists Mary,, A31 and husband Samuel,, A39,, living at 2 Bond St. E.,, Lindsay,, together with 6 children at home.