George Tassie1

#17122, (1897 - )
FatherJames Albert Tassie1 (1870 - )
MotherMaria Lockwood1 (1875 - )
RelationshipGreat-grandson of William Inkster
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of John Inkster & Abigail Marion
Ann Inkster & James Maitland Tassie descendants

Children of George Tassie and Olive Mildred White
  • baby Tassie7 (1924 - 1924)
  • Kathleen Tassie5

Life Events

BirthGeorge Tassie was born on 10 Nov 1897 in Derby Township, Grey County, Ontario.
Information from registration: son of James Albert Tassie & Maria Lockwood, father a Gardener, informant James A Tassie, registered 22 Dec 1897.1 
(with Parents) 1901 CensusGeorge appeared on the 1901 Census of Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario with his parents. He was 3 years old, born 10 November 1897 in urban Ontario.2 
MarriageHe married Olive Mildred White on 14 Apr 1920 in Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario.
Information from marriage certificate: George Tassie, 22, residence Sarnia City, born Owen Sound Town, bachelor, Fireman, Methodist, father James Albert Tassie (born Owen Sound), mother Maria Lockwood;
Olive Mildred White, 17, residence Southampton, born Southampton, spinster, Latter Day Saints, father Frederick White (born Southampton), mother Florence Shuler.
They were married by Elder J W Philips of Re-organized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Witnesses were Mr & Mrs Geo Foubister of 553 Confederation St, Sarnia.3 
1921 CensusGeorge and Mildred Tassie appeared on the 1921 Census of Sarnia, Ontario, at 386 Palmerston. They rented their place for $10 and had two lodgers. The owner's family was also at this address. George was 23, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, and was a hostler helper for the railroad, earning $1700. Mildred was 18, born in Ontario, father born in Ontario, mother in USA. With them was George's grandmother Mary Ann Lockwood (widow, 81). The family was Methodist.4 
ImmigrationGeorge and Mildred immigrated to Detroit, Michigan, in 1923.5 
1930 CensusGeorge and Mildred appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at 15010 Hartwell, enumerated 7 Apr 1930. The Tassies owned their home, worth $6,900, and had a radio. George was 31, first married at 21, born in Canada, father born in Canada, mother in Illinois, and worked as a mechanic for a motor company. Mildred was 25, first married at 16, born in Canada, parents born in Canada. They had one daughter, Kathleen, age 3, born in Canada. George and Mildred immigrated in 1923, status alien, and Kathleen immigrated in 1928.5 
1940 CensusGeorge and Mildred appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Farmington Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at Ten Mile Road. Mildred was recorded as sister to the head of the household, Albert Kent (age 40, born in Minnesota). It was not stated whether they were visitors or lived there. George was 42, had 2 years of high school education, born in Canada, naturalized, and was a garage mechanic doing sales & service, earning $2200 for 52 weeks work the previous year. Mildred was 35, had 4 years of high school, born in Canada, naturalized. They had one daughter, Kathleen (14, born in Canada, alien status). In 1935, they lived in Detroit.6 
Last Edited25 Jun 2014

Citations

  1. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. George Tassie, #014295-97.
  2. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Grey North 65, Owen Sound d-5, page 9.
  3. Marriage Registrations of Ontario, 1857-1928. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Tassie/White, #017613-20.
  4. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Lambton West, SD 58, Page 12.
  5. 1930 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Roll 1067, ED 837, Page 11A. Image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  6. 1940 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Oakland County, Farmington Township, ED 63-29A, Page 17A. Image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  7. Death Registrations of Ontario, 1869-1938. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Baby Tassie, #008620-24.