Life Events
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| Birth | James Fidlar was born on 13 Dec 1796 in Stromness, Orkney.
His father was noted to be a carpenter.1 |
| Baptism | He was baptized on 29 Dec 1796 in Stromness.1 |
| 1861 Census | James Fidler [sic] appeared on the 1861 Census of Marmora Township, Hastings County, Ontario. He was a labourer, born in Scotland, religion Church of Scotland, age 60, single, and was enumerated with his brother John's family.2 |
| Land Record | On 14 Nov 1866, the original purchaser James Fidlar transferred his right to Lot 15 Concession 5 in Marmora Township to John Fidlar by assignment. It was endorsed by the affidavit of Francis B Parker in Lot 15 Conc 5, Marmora, Ontario.3 |
| (Sibling) 1871 Census | He appeared on the 1871 Census of Marmora Township, Hastings County, Ontario, in his brother John's household. He was 74 years old, born in Scotland, Free Presbyterian, and a mechanic.4 |
| Death | James died on 29 Jul 1875 in Marmora Township, Hastings County, Ontario.
Details from the registration: age 79, farmer, Presbyterian, birthplace Stromness Island of Pomona, one of the Orkeny [sic] Islands. Cause of death was congestion of the lungs of seven weeks duration and he was attended by Dr Robert Parker. The informant was [his nephew] James H Fidlar, Marmora, registered 7 Aug 1875.5 |
