Absalom Muma
ID # 2997, (1831-1896)
| Birth | Absalom Muma was born in 1831. |
| Marriage | He married Anna Lawrason, daughter of Robert Lawrason and Margaret Carson, on 30 June 1865 at Brant County. MS248 reel 5, Vol. 1, page 171 Brant County Marriage Register Returns of marriages solemnized before William Cochrane, a minister of the Canadian Presbyterian Church for the year ending 31st day of December, A.D. 1865 Absalom Muma, 34, residence South Dumfries, born Canada. Parents Christian Muma and Anne Vastiner. Anne Lawrason, 35, residence South Dumfries, born Canada. Parents Robert Lawrason and Marg't. Corrie. Witnesses Mrs. Cochrane and Anne Douglas, of Brantford. On June 30th, 1865 The figure '3' of 30th, is ill written, but this appears to be correct. |
| Death | He died on 28 August 1896. |
| Burial | He was buried at Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Ontario. |
| Note | Death reg. 001669-96 South Dumfries, Brant Co. Absalom Muma died August 28, 1896, farmer, age 65 years, 8 months. Methodist. Born Canada. Informant Wm. Lovett, Ayr. Absalom is buried with his wife in Ayr Cemetery. Ayr is in North Dumfries and Absalom died in South Dumfries. They were close enough to Ayr in North Dumfries, that, apparently, Ayr was their postal address. |
| Last Edited | 27 Jan 2019 |