Josiah Kean
ID # 7442, (1845-1927)
| Birth | Josiah Kean was born on 17 April 1845 at Nassagaweya Twp., Gore District, Canada West. |
| Marriage | He married Jane Easterbrook, daughter of George Easterbrook and Mary Youart. A marriage record for Jane and Josiah has not been found. We may say that they were married, however. See notes for Jane. |
| Marriage | He married Martha Maria Easterbrook, daughter of George Easterbrook and Caroline Amelia Darby, on 8 February 1888 at Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Mrge reg. 004523-88 Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co. Josiah Kean, 42, widower, lumber merchant, Presbyterian. Born Nassagaweya, residing Township of Tay. Parents Benjamin and Jane Kean. Martha Easterbrook, 23, spinster, Methodist. Born and residing Nassagaweya. Parents George and Caroline Easterbrook. Witnesses Milton Kean, Orillia, and Emily Easterbrook, Nassagaweya. On 8th February, 1888, at Nassagaweya, by Rev. W. Birks. |
| Death | He died on 22 July 1927 at Guelph, Wellington Co, Ontario, at age 82. |
| Burial | He was buried on 25 July 1927 at Ebnezer Church Cemetery, Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co.. |
| Note | Death reg. 035214-27 Guelph, Wellington Co. Josiah Kean died July 22, 1927, at 44 Kean Ave. Age 82. Born April 17, 1845, at Nassagaweya. Lumberman. Residence at place of death 8 years. Parents Benjamin Kean and Jane McKinley, both born Scotland. Physician Dr. L. H. Leggett, Guelph. Informant Mrs. Kean, Guelph, wife. Burial Ebenezer, Nassagaweya, July 25, 1927 Based on available information, census years, mainly, Josiah and his two wives (sisters) did not have children. . |
| Last Edited | 10 Oct 2019 |