Margaret Harper

ID # 4066, (1851-1879)
FatherJames Harper (1817-1890)
MotherAbigail Blanchard (1824-1914)
BaptismMargaret Harper was baptized in 1851 at Arthur Township, Wellington County. 
MarriageShe married John Lyons on 6 March 1878 at Arthur Township.
Mrge reg. 011488-78 Arthur Twp., Wellington Co.
John Lyons, 22, bachelor, farmer, born and residing Minto Twp. Parents George and Matilda Jane Lyons.
Margaret Harper, 27, spinster, born and residing Arthur. Parents James and Abigail Harper.
Witnesses: William Lyons, Minto; Mary Ann Harper, Arthur Twp.
On 6th March 1878, Residence of James Harper, Arthur Twp.
The groom was a Methodist and the bride a Presbyterian.
Clergyman: Donald Fraser, Presbyterian Minister.
 
DeathShe died on 24 June 1879 at Minto Twp., Wellington Co.. 
NoteDeath reg. 015369-79 Minto Twp., Wellington Co. Margaret Lyons d. June 24, 1879, age 27, farmer's wife. Born Arthur Twp. Cause of death enteritis.

Margaret had given birth to son John 8 days prior. It would appear that her death was the result of a complication from childbirth. 
Last Edited13 Jan 2017