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Generation No. 2


2. FRANCIS3 DROUGHAN (>JAMES2, (F/O JAMES DROUGHAN)1 (UNKNOWN) DROUGHAN) was born Abt. 1845 in Co. Waterford, Ireland33, and died Unknown. He married (W/O FRANCIS DROUGHAN) (UNKNOWN). She died Unknown.

Notes for F
RANCIS DROUGHAN:
He was known as Frank to his friends and family.
The 1861 census record reads...

Census Place: Smiths Falls, Montague N, South Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Source: NAC C-1043 Dist 79 SubDist ? Div ? Page ? Family ? Lines28-34

Name; Occupation; Birthplace; Year Married; Religion; Age

Drugham, James; Labourer; Ireland; 1839; RC; 42
Drugham, Mary; na; Ireland; 1839; RC; 50
Drughan, John; na; Ireland; na; RC; 20
Droughan, Frank; na; Ireland; na; RC; 18
Droughan, Thomas; na; Ireland; na; RC; 14
Droughan, Edward; na; Ireland; na; RC; 10
Drughan, Patrick; na; Ireland; na; RC; 06

The census taker was obviously having a difficult time trying tofigure out how to spell their surname, for it is spelt 3 differentways. They lived on concession 6, lot 30, in a one storey log housewhich was originally built in 1809.


The 1871 census record reads...

Census Place: Smiths Falls, Montague, S. Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Source: NAC C-10017 Dist 79 SubDist A Div 1 Page 24 Family 81Lines 6-14

Name; Sex; Age; Birthplace; Religion; Origin; Occupation;Married/Single

Druhan, James; M; 61; Ireland; RC; Irish; Farm Labourer; M
Druhan, Mary; F; 60; Ireland; RC; Irish; na; M
Druhan, James; M; 32; Ireland; RC; Irish; Labourer
Druhan, John; M; 29; Ireland; RC; Irish; Labourer
Druhan, Frank; M; 27; Ireland; RC; Irish; Labourer
Druhan, Thomas; M; 23; Ireland; RC; Irish; Labourer
Druhan, Edward; M; 19; Ireland; RC; Irish; Labourer
Druhan, Patrick; M; 16; Ontario; RC; Irish; na
Hourigan, Daniel; M; 70; Ireland; RC; Irish; na



More About F
RANCIS DROUGHAN:
Census: 1861, Montague Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can34
Emigration: Ireland to Canada35
Religion: Roman Catholic36
     
Child of F
RANCIS DROUGHAN and (W/O (UNKNOWN) is:
  i.   MACK4 DROUGHAN, d. Unknown.


3. THOMAS3 DROUGHAN (>JAMES2, (F/O JAMES DROUGHAN)1 (UNKNOWN) DROUGHAN) was born Abt. 1850 in Co. Waterford, Ireland37,38,39, and died 29 Apr 1897 in Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can40. He married ANN FOSTER 26 Jan 1874 in St. Francis de Sales Church, Smith's Falls, Lanark Co., Ont., Can41,42, daughter of JAMES FOSTER and MARGARET BALF. She was born 15 Oct 1841 in Carnew Townland, Carnew Parish, Co. Wicklow, Ireland43,44,45,46, and died 12 Mar 1915 in Belleville, Thurlow Twp., Hastings Co., Ont., Can47,48,49,50.

Notes for T
HOMAS DROUGHAN:
The Ontario Death Register reads...

Place: County of Lanark, Division of Smiths Falls, Ontario, CanadaSchedule C
Source: LDS FHL Film # 1853837 (1897) Registration # 013963 EntryNo. 18

Name: Droughan, Thomas
Sex: Male
Date of Death: April 29, 1897
Age: 47 years
Residence: Smiths Falls
Occupation: Labourer
Where Born: Ireland
Cause of Death: Consumption (now called Tuberculosis)
Attending Physician: Dr. Anderson
Religion: Roman Catholic
Nate of person making return: Coghlan & Moag
Date of Registration: May 1, 1897


The interment record read...

"DROUGHAN THOMAS - On the second day of May one thousand eight hundredand ninety seven, the body of Thomas Droughan aged forty-seven yearswas interred with cemetery of this mission. Witnesses were EdwardDroughan and James Droughan. Signed by M.J. Stanton, Priest."


The 1881 census record reads...

Census Place: Smith's Falls, Lanark South, Ontario, Canada
Source: FHL Film 1375869 NAC C-13233 Dist 111 SubDist G Page 13Family 63+

Name; Sex; Married; Age; Origin; Birthplace; Occupation; Religion

Droohan, Thomas; M; M; 32; Irish; Ireland; Labourer; Catholic
Droohan, Anne; F; M; 29; Irish; Ireland; Catholic
Droohan, Margaret; F; S; 7; Irish; Ontario; Catholic
Droohan, James; M; S; 6; Irish; Ontario; Catholic
Droohan, Mary; F; S; 1; Irish; Ontario; Catholic


The 1891 census record reads...

Census Place: Smith's Falls, Lanark South, Ontario, Canada
Source: NAC T-6349 Dist 85 SubDist ? Page 60 Family 298 Lines12-19

Name; Sex; Relation; Married; Age; Birthplace; Father Bp; Mother Bp;Religion; Trade

Druhan, Thomas; M; H; M; 30; Ireland; Ireland; Ireland; RC; CornLabourer
Druhan, Annie; F; W; M; 45; Ireland; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Maggie; F; D; S; 16; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, James; M; S; S; 14; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Mary; F; D; S; 11; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, John; M; S; S; 09; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Thomas; M; S; S; 06; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Eddie; M; S; S; 03; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC


The 1861 census record reads...

Census Place: Smiths Falls, Montague N, South Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Source: NAC C-1043 Dist 79 SubDist ? Div ? Page ? Family ? Lines28-34

Name; Occupation; Birthplace; Year Married; Religion; Age

Drugham, James; Labourer; Ireland; 1839; RC; 42
Drugham, Mary; na; Ireland; 1839; RC; 50
Drughan, John; na; Ireland; na; RC; 20
Droughan, Frank; na; Ireland; na; RC; 18
Droughan, Thomas; na; Ireland; na; RC; 14
Droughan, Edward; na; Ireland; na; RC; 10
Drughan, Patrick; na; Ireland; na; RC; 06

The census taker was obviously having a difficult time trying tofigure out how to spell their surname, for it is spelt 3 differentways. They lived on concession 6, lot 30, in a one storey log housewhich was originally built in 1809.


The 1871 census record reads...

Census Place: Smiths Falls, Montague, S. Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Source: NAC C-10017 Dist 79 SubDist A Div 1 Page 24 Family 81Lines 6-14

Name; Sex; Age; Birthplace; Religion; Origin; Occupation;Married/Single

Druhan, James; M; 61; Ireland; RC; Irish; Farm Labourer; M
Druhan, Mary; F; 60; Ireland; RC; Irish; na; M
Druhan, James; M; 32; Ireland; RC; Irish; Labourer
Druhan, John; M; 29; Ireland; RC; Irish; Labourer
Druhan, Frank; M; 27; Ireland; RC; Irish; Labourer
Druhan, Thomas; M; 23; Ireland; RC; Irish; Labourer
Druhan, Edward; M; 19; Ireland; RC; Irish; Labourer
Druhan, Patrick; M; 16; Ontario; RC; Irish; na
Hourigan, Daniel; M; 70; Ireland; RC; Irish; na


The obituary read...

"AFTER AN ILLNESS of several weeks Mr. Thomas Drouchen died at hishome in Elgin ward on Thursday night last. He suffered from lungtrouble and could get no relief though everything was done for himthat could be. He was only 46 years of age and was an industriousfaithful man, a kind father and husband and a good citizen. He hadbeen employed in Frost & Wood's shops for years. The funeral tookplace Saturday afternoon and was very largely attended."


The death notice read...

"DROUCHEN - At Smith's Falls, on Thursday April 29th. ThomasDrouchen, aged 47 years."


The other sponsor was Sarah Jane Conlin.

More About T
HOMAS DROUGHAN:
Burial: 01 May 1897, *St. Francis de Sales Cemetery, Smith's Falls, Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can51,52
Census: 1881, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can53,54,55
Death Notice: 06 May 1897, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can56
Emigration: Ireland to Canada57
Obituary: 06 May 1897, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can58
Occupation: Bef. 29 Apr 1897, as a machinist59
Religion: Roman Catholic60,61,62
Residence: Bef. 29 Apr 1897, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can; Residence: Elgin Ward63
Sponsor: 24 May 1885, St. Francis de Sales Church, Smith's Falls, Lanark Co., Ont., Can64

Notes for A
NN FOSTER:
Ann died at the home of her grandson Edward McNamara who lived inBelleville, on Foster Ave. She died at 78 years of age.

The Ontario Death Record read...

Co. Hastings, Belleville
Entry No: 44
Registration No: 014741
Name: Anna Droughan
Sex: F
Age: 68 years
Died: 12 Mar 1915
Place of Death: Belleville
Burial: Smiths Falls
Occupation: Lady
Married: Widow
Cause of Death: General Debility
Duration: 2 years
Informant: T.C. Thompson
Address: Belleville
Date of Return: March 15, 1915
Physician: Horace A. Yeoman
Address: Belleville


The interment records reads...

MRS. ANNE DROUCHEN - On this, the fifteenth of March, nineteen hundredand fifteen, I the undersigned priest, have interred the remains ofAnne Drouchen, aged 78 years, in the Cemetery of St. Francis de SalesChurch, in presence of Edward and Thomas Drouchan, James Foster, JohnCoughlin and many others. Signed by Thomas Kelly, Priest." Anne wasburied by her daughter Margaret Ann McNamara (Droughan).
The baptismal record read...

"1842 Oct 27 - Anne Foster, daughter of James Foster and Margo Balfeof Carnew. The sponsors being: Laurence Breen and Mary Balfe."



The 1881 census record reads...

Census Place: Smith's Falls, Lanark South, Ontario, Canada
Source: FHL Film 1375869 NAC C-13233 Dist 111 SubDist G Page 13Family 63+

Name; Sex; Married; Age; Origin; Birthplace; Occupation; Religion

Droohan, Thomas; M; M; 32; Irish; Ireland; Labourer; Catholic
Droohan, Anne; F; M; 29; Irish; Ireland; Catholic
Droohan, Margaret; F; S; 7; Irish; Ontario; Catholic
Droohan, James; M; S; 6; Irish; Ontario; Catholic
Droohan, Mary; F; S; 1; Irish; Ontario; Catholic


The 1891 census record reads...

Census Place: Smith's Falls, Lanark South, Ontario, Canada
Source: NAC T-6349 Dist 85 SubDist ? Page 60 Family 298 Lines12-19

Name; Sex; Relation; Married; Age; Birthplace; Father Bp; Mother Bp;Religion; Trade

Druhan, Thomas; M; H; M; 30; Ireland; Ireland; Ireland; RC; CornLabourer
Druhan, Annie; F; W; M; 45; Ireland; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Maggie; F; D; S; 16; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, James; M; S; S; 14; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Mary; F; D; S; 11; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, John; M; S; S; 09; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Thomas; M; S; S; 06; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Eddie; M; S; S; 03; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC


The 1901 census record reads...

Census Place: Smiths Falls (Part), North Leeds & Grenville, Ontario,Canada
Source: NAC T-6478 Dist 82 SubDist F Div 7 Page 18 Family 175Lines 28-34

Name; Sex; Relat; Married; Birth; Age; Birthplace; Emigrate; Origin;Nationality; Religion; Occ

Droughan, Anna; F; H; W; 15 Oct 1841; 59; N. Ireland; 1843; Irish;Can; RC
Droughan, Mary; F; D; S; 30 Dec 1876; 21; Ont; na; Irish; Can; RC;Tailoress
Droughan, John; M; S; S; 12 Aug 1882; 18; Ont; na; Irish; Can; RC;Painter
Droughan, Thomas; M; S; S; 25 Mar 1884; 17; Ont; na; Irish; Can; RC;Coremaker
Droughan, Edward; M; S; S; 22 Jan 1888; 13; Ont; na; Irish; Can; RC
McMara, James; M; S in lw; M; 29 Sep 1873; 27; Ont; na; Irish; Can;RC; Telegraph Repairer
Droughan, Maggie; F; D; M; 25 Feb 1873; 27; Ont; na; Irish; Can; RC


The 1861 census record reads...

Census Place: Smiths Falls, Montague, Ontario, Canada
Source: NAC C-1042 Dist ? SubDist ? Div ? Page 41 Family ? Lines3-6

Name; Occupation; Birthplace; Religion; Residence if Out of Limits;Age; Married/Single

Foster, James; Farmer; Ireland; RC; na; 44; M
Foster, Margaret; na; Ireland; RC; na; 40; M
Foster, Anne; na; Ireland; RC; na; 20; S
Foster, James; Labourer; Ireland; RC; Mrs. Minty; 16; S

They lived on concession 4, lot 27 in a one storey log house.


The 1851 census record read...

Foster James; 45; Ire; Farmer; R.C.
Foster Margaret; 45
Foster Bridget; 19
Foster John; 17
Foster Alice; 12
Foster Ann; 8
Foster James; 5


The 1911 census record read...

Census Place: Smiths Falls, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Source: NAC RG31 Dist 90 SubDist 35 Div 7 Page 2 Family 17
Dwelling 16 Elizabeth St. Lines 20-22

Name; Sex; Relation; Status; Birth; Age; Birthplace; Emmigrated;Origin; Rel; Occ

Droughan Annie; F; Head; Wd; left blank; 69; Ire; 1846; Irish; RC
Droughan Ed; M; Son; S; Jan 1889; 22; Ont; na; Irish; RC; Fireman CPR
Droughan Thomas; M; Son; S; Mar 1885; 25; Ont; na; Irish; RC;Coremaker Foundry


The obituary read...

"The Late Mrs. Thos. Droughan - On Friday night the death occurred ofMrs. Thos. Droughan, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James McNamara,Belleville. Her maiden name was Annie Foster, her birth place beingCounty Wicklow, Ireland. She arrived at Quebec in 1848, accompaniedby her parents who settled in Kitley township. Forty years ago shebecame the wife of Thomas Droughan, who predeceased her twenty yearsago. Smiths Falls had been her home for the past fifty years, withthe exception of the last five months passed in Belleville. Mrs.Droughan was a woman of many fine qualities, an affectionate motherand kind neighbour. In religion she was a devout Roman Catholic. Sheleaves to
mourn her loss, two daughters, Mrs. James McNamara, Belleville, andMrs. Alphonse Brady, Thorold, and two sons, Thomas of Belleville andEdward V. of Smiths Falls, also one brother, James Foster of Montague.At ten o'clock yesterday morning, requiem mass celebrated in St.Michael's church, Belleville, and the remains arrived here at 3:10,the funeral which was
largely attended, taking place from the C.P.R. station to the RomanCatholic cemetery. The pallbearers were - Messrs. W. Nichols, JohnCoughlin, Frank Connors and John Hourigan.
Spiritual offerings were received from the following - Mr. and Mrs.James McNamara, Mr. N. Lynch, Mrs. Daniel Cotter, Mr. F. Fitzpatrick,Mrs. Black, Miss Copeland, Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brady,Thorold, Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Droughan, Choir of St. Francis de Saleschurch, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Connors, Smiths Falls, and spray of liliesfrom Miss Copeland, Belleville."


The death notice read...

"Died - Droughan - At Belleville, on Friday, March 12, 1915, Mrs.Thomas Droughan of Smiths Falls, aged 72 years."


The other sponsor was Rosanna Conlon (Hennessey).

More About A
NN FOSTER:
Baptism: 27 Oct 1842, Tomacork Church, Carnew Parish, Co. Wicklow, Ireland65
Burial: Unknown, *St. Francis de Sales Cemetery, Smith's Falls, Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can66,67
Burial Mass: 15 Mar 1915, Belleville, Thurlow Twp., Hastings Co., Ont., Can68
Census: 1881, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can69,70,71
Death Notice: 15 Mar 1915, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can72
Emigration: 1848, Co. Wicklow, Ireland to Quebec73,74,75
Obituary: 16 Mar 1915, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can75
Religion: Roman Catholic76,77,78
Residence: 27 Aug 1904, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can; Residence: on Elizabeth Street79
Sponsor: 16 Oct 1881, St. Francis de Sales Church, Smith's Falls, Lanark Co., Ont., Can80

Marriage Notes for T
HOMAS DROUGHAN and ANN FOSTER:
The marriage record reads...

"MARRIAGE of Thomas Droughan and Ann Foster - On the 26th of Jany1874, Thomas Droughan son of James Droughan and Mary Neagle to AnnFoster daughter of James Foster and Margaret Balf. Witnesses EdDroughan and Ann Boyde. Signed by Michael Cline, Priest"


     
Children of T
HOMAS DROUGHAN and ANN FOSTER are:
6. i.   MARGARET ANN4 DROUGHAN, b. 25 Feb 1875, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can; d. Bef. 16 Jul 1964, Belleville, Thurlow Twp., Hastings Co., Ont., Can.
  ii.   *** JAMES DROUGHAN, b. 23 Aug 1876, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can80; d. 03 Feb 1899, Merrickville, Montague & Wolford Twps., Lanark & Grenville Co's., Ont., Can81,82.
  Notes for *** JAMES DROUGHAN:
The Ontario Death Record read...

Lanark Co., Smiths Falls
Registration No: 014424
Entry No: 5
Name: Droughan James
Sex: M
Died: Feb 3, 1899
Age: 22 years
Address: William St.
Trade: Moulder
Married: Single
Born: Smiths Falls
Cause of Death: Inflammation of Bowels10 days
Physcian: W.J. Anderson, C.L. Easton
Religion: RC
Person Making Return: Coghlan & Moag
Registered: Feb 5, 1899


The interment record read...

"JAMES DROUGHAN - On this the fifth day of February, one thousandeight hundred and ninety-nine, I the undersigned priest have interredthe remains of James Droughan, aged 22 years, in presence of Mrs.Droughan, John Hartigan and others. Signed by Thomas Kelly, Priest."


The baptismal record reads...

"BAPTISM of James Droughan - On the 3rd of Sep 1876, I the undersignedpriest have baptised James born on the 23rd ultimo of the lawfulmarriage of Thos Droughan and Ann Foster. Sponsors Patk Ryan andMargaret Gormon. Signed by Michael Cline, Priest.'
The 1881 census record reads...

Census Place: Smith's Falls, Lanark South, Ontario, Canada
Source: FHL Film 1375869 NAC C-13233 Dist 111 SubDist G Page 13Family 63+

Name; Sex; Married; Age; Origin; Birthplace; Occupation; Religion

Droohan, Thomas; M; M; 32; Irish; Ireland; Labourer; Catholic
Droohan, Anne; F; M; 29; Irish; Ireland; Catholic
Droohan, Margaret; F; S; 7; Irish; Ontario; Catholic
Droohan, James; M; S; 6; Irish; Ontario; Catholic
Droohan, Mary; F; S; 1; Irish; Ontario; Catholic


The 1891 census record reads...

Census Place: Smith's Falls, Lanark South, Ontario, Canada
Source: NAC T-6349 Dist 85 SubDist ? Page 60 Family 298 Lines12-19

Name; Sex; Relation; Married; Age; Birthplace; Father Bp; Mother Bp;Religion; Trade

Druhan, Thomas; M; H; M; 30; Ireland; Ireland; Ireland; RC; CornLabourer
Druhan, Annie; F; W; M; 45; Ireland; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Maggie; F; D; S; 16; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, James; M; S; S; 14; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Mary; F; D; S; 11; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, John; M; S; S; 09; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Thomas; M; S; S; 06; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Eddie; M; S; S; 03; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC


The obituary read...

"MR. JAMES DROUGHEN - Mr. James Droughen the young man referred to inthe RECORD last Thursday as being very ill at his home here died thefollowing day. He was one of the company who became ill afterpartaking of the home-made taffy at a party in Merrickville. Theothers recovered soon afterwards from the effects of their illness,but in Mr. Droughen's case the symptoms were more alarming. He hadnot been in good health for some time and for some days previous tohis death he suffered from inflammation of the bowels. Deceased was23 years of age and was the son of the late Edward Droughen. He hadlived in Merrickville for the past few months were he had beenemployed as a moulder. His funeral took place on Sunday from hismother's residence to St. Francis de Sales church the remains beinginterred in the R.C. Cemetery."

James was actually the son of the late Thomas, not Edward.
The death notice read...

"DROUGHEN - At Smith's Falls on Friday, Feb. 3 d. Jas Droughen, aged23 years."



  More About *** JAMES DROUGHAN:
Baptism: 03 Sep 1876, St. Francis de Sales Church, Smith's Falls, Lanark Co., Ont., Can83
Burial: 05 Feb 1899, *St. Francis de Sales Cemetery, Smith's Falls, Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can84,85
Burial Mass: 05 Feb 1899, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can86
Census: 1881, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can87,88,89
Death Notice: 09 Feb 1899, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can90
Misc: 02 Feb 1899, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can91
Obituary: 09 Feb 1899, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can92
Religion: Roman Catholic93,94

7. iii.   MARY ALLICE DROUGHAN, b. 30 Dec 1879; d. Bef. 16 Jul 1964, Toronto, York Co., Ont., Can.
  iv.   ELLENOR DROUGHAN, b. 14 Feb 1881, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can95; d. Aft. 24 Feb 1881, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can96.
  Notes for ELLENOR DROUGHAN:
The baptismal record reads...

"BAPTISED - 24 Feb 1881 - Ellenor born the 14th instant of the lawfulmarriage of Th's Droughen and Annie Foster. Sponsors John and MaryHartigan. Signed by Edward P. Roche, Priest."



  More About ELLENOR DROUGHAN:
Baptism: 24 Feb 1881, St. Francis de Sales Church, Smith's Falls, Lanark Co., Ont., Can97

  v.   *** JOHN FRANCIS (THOMAS) DROUGHAN, b. 12 Aug 1882, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can97; d. 27 Aug 1904, St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Brockville, Elizabethtown Twp., Leeds Co., Ont., Can98,99.
  Notes for *** JOHN FRANCIS (THOMAS) DROUGHAN:
The Ontario Death Register reads...

Place: County of Leeds, Ontario, Canada Schedule C
Source: LDS FHL Film # 1854285 (1904) Registration # 015702

Name: Droughan, Thomas
Sex: Male
Date of Death: August 27, 1904
Age: 21 years
Residence: St. Vincent de Paul Hospital
Occupation: Labourer
Married or Single: left blank
Where Born: Smiths Falls
Cause of Death: Fracture of Spine
Attending Physician: D. Cornell
Religion: Roman Catholic
Nate of person making return: W. Buchanan
Date of Registration: August 27, 1904


The interment record read...

"JOHN DROUCHEN - On this, the twenty-ninth day of August, nineteenhundred and four, I, the undersigned priest, have interred the remainsof John Drouchen, aged 22 years, in the cemetery of St. Francis deSales Church, in the presence of Benjamin Coughlin, Hugh McGuire,Thomas and Edward Drouchen and others. Signed by Thomas Kelly,Priest."


The baptismal record reads...

BAPTISM - Francis John Drohen born 12th ultimo of the lawful marriageof Ths Drohen and Anne Foster. Sponsors John Brennan and BridgetMahoney. Signed by E.P. Roche, Priest."


The confirmation records show his name to be listed as John Droughan.
The 1891 census record reads...

Census Place: Smith's Falls, Lanark South, Ontario, Canada
Source: NAC T-6349 Dist 85 SubDist ? Page 60 Family 298 Lines12-19

Name; Sex; Relation; Married; Age; Birthplace; Father Bp; Mother Bp;Religion; Trade

Druhan, Thomas; M; H; M; 30; Ireland; Ireland; Ireland; RC; CornLabourer
Druhan, Annie; F; W; M; 45; Ireland; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Maggie; F; D; S; 16; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, James; M; S; S; 14; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Mary; F; D; S; 11; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, John; M; S; S; 09; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Thomas; M; S; S; 06; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Eddie; M; S; S; 03; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC


The 1901 census record reads...

Census Place: Smiths Falls (Part), North Leeds & Grenville, Ontario,Canada
Source: NAC T-6478 Dist 82 SubDist F Div 7 Page 18 Family 175Lines 28-34

Name; Sex; Relat; Married; Birth; Age; Birthplace; Emigrate; Origin;Nationality; Religion; Occ

Droughan, Anna; F; H; W; 15 Oct 1841; 59; N. Ireland; 1843; Irish;Can; RC
Droughan, Mary; F; D; S; 30 Dec 1876; 21; Ont; na; Irish; Can; RC;Tailoress
Droughan, John; M; S; S; 12 Aug 1882; 18; Ont; na; Irish; Can; RC;Painter
Droughan, Thomas; M; S; S; 25 Mar 1884; 17; Ont; na; Irish; Can; RC;Coremaker
Droughan, Edward; M; S; S; 22 Jan 1888; 13; Ont; na; Irish; Can; RC
McMara, James; M; S in lw; M; 29 Sep 1873; 27; Ont; na; Irish; Can;RC; Telegraph Repairer
Droughan, Maggie; F; D; M; 25 Feb 1873; 27; Ont; na; Irish; Can; RC


The obituary read...

"SUCCUMBED TO HIS INJURIES - Mr. John Drouchen who was seriously hurta few weeks ago by a fall from a telephone pole at Bishop's Millssuccumbed to his injuries on Saturday. He was taken to St. Vincent dePaul Hospital, Brockville, after the accident but his body was sobadly crushed that little hope could be held out for his recovery.The unfortunate young man was about 21 years of age, and had been inthe employ of the telephone company for several months. He was afaithful industrious workman and was well thought of by his employers.He was the son of Mrs. Thos. Drouchen, Elizabeth Street, and the newsof his death was heard with much regret by all his old friends here.The body was brought home, Sunday morning, the funeral taking placeyesterday at 9 o'clock a.m. Service was held in St. Francis de Saleschurch and interment was made in the church cemetery."


The notice read...

"DROUCHEN - At Brockville on Saturday August 27th, 1904, JohnDrouchen, son of the late Thomas Drouchen, Elizabeth Street, Smith'sFalls, in his 21st year."



  More About *** JOHN FRANCIS (THOMAS) DROUGHAN:
Baptism: 20 Aug 1882, St. Francis de Sales Church, Smith's Falls, Lanark Co., Ont., Can100
Burial: 29 Aug 1904, *St. Francis de Sales Cemetery, Smith's Falls, Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can101
Burial Mass: 29 Aug 1904, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can102
Census: 1891, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can103,104
Confirmation: 04 Oct 1896, St. Francis de Sales Church, Smith's Falls, Lanark Co., Ont., Can105
Death Notice: 30 Aug 1904, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can106
Obituary: 30 Aug 1904, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can107
Religion: Roman Catholic108

8. vi.   THOMAS PATRICK DROUGHAN, b. 15 Apr 1885, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can; d. Bet. 1950 - 1953, Hamilton, Barton Twp., Wentworth Co., Ont., Can.
  vii.   *** EDWARD VINCENT DROUGHAN, b. 27 Jan 1889, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can109,110,111,112; d. 16 Jul 1964, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can113,114,115; m. *** CATHERINE HELENA JOSEPHINE HEALY, 23 Sep 1913, St. Francis de Sales Church, Smith's Falls, Lanark Co., Ont., Can116,117,118,119,120; b. 31 Jan 1886, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can121,122,123,124,125; d. 13 Oct 1966, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can126,127,128.
  Notes for *** EDWARD VINCENT DROUGHAN:
The Ontario Delayed Birth Registration reads...

Source: LDS FHL Film # 1872424 (1889) Registration # 901418

Declaration in the matter of registering a birth which has not beenregistered.

Name: Edward Vincent Droughan
Date of Birth: Jan 27th, 1889
Place of Birth: Smiths Falls, Ont., Lanark Co
Father: Thomas Droughan
Address: Smiths Falls, Ont
Occupation: Machinist
Mother: Anne Foster
Physician: Dr. Anderson
Informant: Mary Brady
Address: 247 Clarence St., Port Colborne, Ont

I 'Mary Brady' of the 'town' of 'Port Colborne, Ont'., in the Co. of'Welland' do solemnly declare that:
(1) I am the 'older sister' of the person whose birth is desired to beregistered
(2) I have personal knowledge of the matters herein set forth, and thesame are true in substance and in fact, 'I am an older sister, beingseven years senior, and was in the house at the time of the birth andhave a distinct recollection of the occurrance.'

Declared before me at the 'Town' of 'Port Colborne', Co. of 'Welland',this '24th day of Sept, 1928', signed by 'Mary A. Brady.'

(THE 1901 census lists date of birth as 22 Jan 1888, but tombstoneshows 1889, and birth record shows 27 Jan 1889)
Edward and wife Catherine were laid to rest in Plot 8. Theirgravesite is marked by a large black granite headstone. The stone isengraved on the top corners with a cross on each side, and flowersrunning through the bottom of the crosses. The wording on thetombstone is as follows...

DROUGHAN

EDWARD V. DROUGHAN 1889-1964
HIS WIFE
CATHERINE HELENA HEALY 1886-1966

EVA THERESA HEALY 1892-1972
WIFE OF ALLAN LANE

REST IN PEACE


The confirmation records show his name to be recorded as EdwardVincent Drouchen.
The 1891 census record reads...

Census Place: Smith's Falls, Lanark South, Ontario, Canada
Source: NAC T-6349 Dist 85 SubDist ? Page 60 Family 298 Lines12-19

Name; Sex; Relation; Married; Age; Birthplace; Father Bp; Mother Bp;Religion; Trade

Druhan, Thomas; M; H; M; 30; Ireland; Ireland; Ireland; RC; CornLabourer
Druhan, Annie; F; W; M; 45; Ireland; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Maggie; F; D; S; 16; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, James; M; S; S; 14; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Mary; F; D; S; 11; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, John; M; S; S; 09; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Thomas; M; S; S; 06; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC
Druhan, Eddie; M; S; S; 03; Ontario; Ireland; Ireland; RC


The 1901 census record reads...

Census Place: Smiths Falls (Part), North Leeds & Grenville, Ontario,Canada
Source: NAC T-6478 Dist 82 SubDist F Div 7 Page 18 Family 175Lines 28-34

Name; Sex; Relat; Married; Birth; Age; Birthplace; Emigrate; Origin;Nationality; Religion; Occ

Droughan, Anna; F; H; W; 15 Oct 1841; 59; N. Ireland; 1843; Irish;Can; RC
Droughan, Mary; F; D; S; 30 Dec 1876; 21; Ont; na; Irish; Can; RC;Tailoress
Droughan, John; M; S; S; 12 Aug 1882; 18; Ont; na; Irish; Can; RC;Painter
Droughan, Thomas; M; S; S; 25 Mar 1884; 17; Ont; na; Irish; Can; RC;Coremaker
Droughan, Edward; M; S; S; 22 Jan 1888; 13; Ont; na; Irish; Can; RC
McMara, James; M; S in lw; M; 29 Sep 1873; 27; Ont; na; Irish; Can;RC; Telegraph Repairer
Droughan, Maggie; F; D; M; 25 Feb 1873; 27; Ont; na; Irish; Can; RC


The 1911 census record read...

Census Place: Smiths Falls, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Source: NAC RG31 Dist 90 SubDist 35 Div 7 Page 2 Family 17
Dwelling 16 Elizabeth St. Lines 20-22

Name; Sex; Relation; Status; Birth; Age; Birthplace; Emmigrated;Origin; Rel; Occ

Droughan Annie; F; Head; Wd; left blank; 69; Ire; 1846; Irish; RC
Droughan Ed; M; Son; S; Jan 1889; 22; Ont; na; Irish; RC; Fireman CPR
Droughan Thomas; M; Son; S; Mar 1885; 25; Ont; na; Irish; RC;Coremaker Foundry


The voter's list shows his name to be recorded as E.V. Droughan, andliving at 283 Gladstone Ave. He worked as an Engineer at the time.
The directory shows his name to be recorded as E.V. Droughan, andliving at 15 Gladstone Ave.
The obituary read...

"The death occurred in General Hospital, Kingston, on Thursday, July16th, 1964, of Edward Vincent Droughan of Smiths Falls, belovedhusband of Helen Healy Droughan. The late Mr. Droughan was born inSmiths Falls on January 27th, 1889, the son of the late ThomasDroughan and his wife Anne Foster. He lived his entire life in thetown of his birth. He was in the employ of the C.P.R. as Fireman andEngineer for 48 years retiring in 1954, since when he enjoyed a wellearned rest. In religion he was a devout Roman Catholic; a member ofthe Holy Name Society; the Altar Society and the Sacred Heart. Asinger of note from his youth, he was active in the church choir andparticipated in all church affairs. On September 23rd, 1913, he wasmarried to Helen Healy of Smiths Falls, and on September 23rd last Mr.and Mrs. Droughan celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary at theirhome, 15 Gladstone Ave. The deceased had been in failing health forsome time and after six weeks in hospital he passed to his reward. Heis survived by his wife Helen; predeceased by his parents, twosisters, Mrs. James McNamara (Margaret), of Belleville; Mrs. AlphonseBrady (Mary) of Toronto; and three brothers, John and James of SmithsFalls and Thomas of Hamilton. Three nephews and three nieces survive,Edmund McNamara, Calabogie; Patrick Droughan, Santa Monica, Calif.;Charles Brady, Toronto; Mrs. John Joseph Taylor, Westmount, Que.; Mrs.Edward Storey, Guelph; and Miss Patricia McNamara, Belleville.
The funeral took place from the Amy Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, to St.Francis de Sales Church were Requiem mass chanted by the Rev. J. LeoHealy, Chaplain of Providence Hospital, Detroit. Mrs. Leonard Doylethe organist and soloist, rendered two favorite hymns of the deceased;"Lord of Mercy and Compassion" and "Treading the Path." Present inthe Sanctuary were the Rev. F. M. O'Connor, acting P.P., Smiths Falls;the Rev. Patrick Cavanagh, London an the Rev. J. P. Healy, P.P.,Lanark. The remains were laid to rest in the Parish Cemetery.Prayers at the graveside were offered by Rev. Leo Healy, assisted byFather Cavanagh and Father Joseph Healy. Out of town relatives andfriends who attended the funeral were: Rev. J. Leo Healy, Detroit;Rev. J. P. Healy, P.P., Lanark; Rev. Patrick Cavanagh, London; Rev. H.R. Wiley, P.P., Kemptville; Rev. F. J. O'Neil, P.P., Madoc; Mr and MrsJ. F. Sheehan, Moose Jaw; Miss Elizabeth F. Redmond, Winnipeg; Mr andMrs Wm. Lee, London; Mrs Earl Casement, Dr. Dennis Healy, Mr and MrsP. J. Devine, Miss Mary Babcock, Miss Agnes Babcock, Toronto; Mr andMrs John Healy, Lindsay; Mr and Mrs W. G. Saunders, Mrs. John Dignan,Brantford; Mrs. A. E. Corrigan, Mr and Mrs D. L. McGiven and son, Mrand Mrs Al Lawton, Mrs John Coughlin, Miss Oleida Coughlin, Mr and MrsGerald Babcock, Mrs John Brandstetter, Mr and Mrs J. M. McGee, Mr andMrs Bert Scrim, Miss Emma McGuire, Mr and Mrs P. J. Kennedy, Mr andMrs J. P. Sloane, Mrs Jas. Irish, Mr Hugh Lennon, Miss Sheila McGuire,Mr Harvey Drummond, Ottawa; Mr and Mrs
Edmund McNamara, Calabogie; Mr and Mrs Keith Zavitak and children,Manotick; Mrs Fred Horan, Mrs Frank Horan, Perth; Mrs D J Buchanan,Mrs Carl Buchanan, Sharbot Lake; Rev. Sister Mary Berna Superior, Mrand Mrs Foch Healy, Mr and Mrs Lorne Byrne, Prescott; Mr J. P. Healy,Mr and Mrs J J Taylor, Mrs Harold Kelly, Mr and Mrs Michael Dunn,Montreal; Rev. Mother Ivan, Mrs Basil Brosso, Miss Sadie Droughan,Miss Marguerite O'Brien, Miss Mary Byrnes, Kingston; Mr and MrsDominic Ryan, Mr and Mrs Jas. Flynn and sons, Mr and Mrs DesmondGrace, Mr John Flynn, Mr Dennis Flynn, Mr Michael Flynn, Miss AgnesFlynn, Mr Lawrence Kennedy, Corkery; Mrs R. E. Towle, Windsor; Mr Jas.Muldoon, Waterloo; Mr and Mrs Wm. Gleason, Miss Jean Gleason, Mr JohnGleason, Oswego, N.Y.; Mr and Mrs Howard Ryan, Belleville; Mr HaroldW. C. Hyland, Chateauguay Centre, Pq.; Mr Kelly Droughan, Hudson, PQ."


The article read...

"BY SPECIAL REQUEST - Mr. Edward Droughen will sing at St. Patrick'sConcert, matinee and evening performance, Friday, March 16th.

WILL BREAK FORMER RECORDS - St. Patrick's concert this year will breakall former records, Friday March 16th at the Balderson Theatre. Don'twait to see it.

MR. EDWARD DROUGHAN - Of Smiths Falls, who made such a good impressionon his former appearance in Perth will sing at St. Patrick's Concert,matinee and evening Friday, March 16th."



  More About *** EDWARD VINCENT DROUGHAN:
Burial: 20 Jul 1964, *St. Francis de Sales Cemetery, Smith's Falls, Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can129,130,131
Census: 1891, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can132,133
Confirmation: 27 May 1900, St. Francis de Sales Church, Smith's Falls, Lanark Co., Ont., Can134
Directory City: 1940135
Newspaper Artic: 16 Mar 1928, Perth, Drummond Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can136
Obituary: 23 Jul 1964, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can137
Occupation: Bef. 03 Oct 1963, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can; Occupation: as a C.P.R. Engineer138
Religion: Roman Catholic139
Residence: 12 Mar 1915, South Elmsley Twp., Leeds Co., Ont., Can; Residence: in Smiths Falls140
Voter's List: 1933141

  Notes for *** CATHERINE HELENA JOSEPHINE HEALY:
She was known as Lena to her family and friends.
The baptismal records shows her name to be recorded as CatherineHelena Haley. Her parents were Dennis C. Haley and Bridget AgnesFlynn and sponsors were Denis Haley and Ann Haley.
The confirmation records show her name to be recorded as Rose Healy.
The census record reads...

1891 - Line: Name; Age; Birthplace; Father's BP; Mother's BP;Religion; Trade

10 - Healy, Denis C; 37; ON; IR; IR; RC; Auctioneer
11 - Healy, Bridget A; 37; ON; IR; IR; RC; Spouse
12 - Healy, Maime; 10; ON; ON; IR
13 - Healy, Lizzie; 8; ON; ON; IR; RC
14 - Healy, Rose; 6; ON; ON; IR; RC
15 - Healy, Lena; 4; ON; ON; IR; RC
16 - Healy, Sarah F; 2m; ON; ON; IR; RC
17 - Healy, James; 20; ON; IR; IR; RC; Servant


The 1901 census record reads...

Census Place: Smiths Falls, North Leeds & Grenville, Ontario, Canada
Source: NAC T-6478 Dist 82 SubDist F Div 5 Page 10 Family 101Lines 26-32

Name; Sex; Relation; Married; Birth; Age; Birthplace; Origin;Nationality; Religion; Occ

Healy, Dennis C; M; H; M; Nov 15 1854; 46; Ont; Irish; Can; RC;Auctioneer
Healy, Bridget; F; W; M; 19 Apr 1855; 45; Ont; Irish; Can; RC
Healy, Edith; F; D; S; 17 Aug 1882; 18; Ont; Irish; Can; RC; P.O.Clerk
Healy, Roso; F; D; S; 25 Apr 1885; 15; Ont; Irish; Can; RC; Bookkeeper
Healy, Lena; F; D; S; 31 Jan 1887; 14; Ont; Irish; Can; RC
Healy, Sadie F; F; D; S; 27 Feb 1891; Ont; Irish; Can; RC; 10
Healy, Eva F; F; D; S; 1 Jan 1893; Ont; Irish; Can; RC; 8


The voter's list shows her name to be recorded as Helena Droughan, andliving at 283 n. 1/2 Gladstone Ave. She was also listed as having anaddress at 10 pt. Beckwith Street under the name of Lena Droughan,which was the name she was commonly known by. Her family was quitewell off, and she was known to own several boarding houses in Smith'sFalls. She stood up for her cousin, Shirley Droughan at herconfirmation. Lena was remembered as a very large woman.
The obituary read...

"Mrs. E. V. Droughan - The death occurred on Thursday, October 13,1966, in St. Francis General Hospital, of Helen Healy Droughan, widowof the late Edward V. Droughan. Mrs. Droughan was born in SmithsFalls on January 31, 1886, and was a lifetime resident of the town.She was the daughter of the late Dennis Cullen Healy and his wife,Bridget Agnes Flynn. The late Mr and Mrs Droughan were married inSmiths Falls on September 23, 1913, and celebrated their goldenwedding anniversary at their home, 15 Gladstone Avenue. Mr. Droughandied in July of the following year. Mrs. Droughan took an active partin the work of St. Francis de Sales Church. She was a member of theCatholic Women's League and of St. Francis General Hospital Auxiliary.On the occasion of the golden wedding celebration, the latterorganization presented to Mrs Droughan a lifetime membership and aPast President's pin, in recognition of her many years of loyalsupport. Mrs Droughan was predeceased by her husband, Edward, andthree sisters, Mrs J. M. Kingston (Edith), of Winnipeg; Miss RoseHealy, Smiths Falls; and Mrs S. J. Devine (Sadie), of Prince Albert,Sask. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. F. Sheehan (Mamie),Moose Jaw and Mrs Allan Lane (Eva), Smiths Falls; a nephew, Paul J.Devine, Toronto; and four nieces, Mrs Ralph
Norris, Kansas City, Kansas; Mrs Wm. J. McKinley, Jr., Houston, Texas;Sister Rita Maureen, SNJM, and Miss Elizabeth F. Redmond, both ofWinnipeg. There are also several grand nieces and nephews and manycousins. The funeral took palce on Monday October 17, from the AmyFuneral Home to St. Francis de Sales Church, where Requiem High Masswas sung by Rev. Joseph P. Healy, P.P., Lanark. Present in thesanctuary were Rev. J. J. Fogarty, P.P., and Rev. E. J. Shea, both ofSmiths Falls, Rev. J. Leo Healy, Detroit, Rev. Peter Hussey, NorthBay, and Rev. H. R. Wiley, Kemptville. Mrs Leonard Doyle, organistand soloist, sang favourite hymns of the deceased. Burial was made inthe parish cemetery. Rev. J. Leo Healy led the prayers at thegraveside, assisted by Rev. Jos. P. Healy and Rev. P. Hussey.Honourary pallbearers for Mrs Droughan were: Dr. J. J. McGuire,Messrs. E.
Ahearn, Arnold Gough, M. J. Hopkins, Wm. Powell, and Gerald Ryan.Active pallbearers were Messrs. Ivan Arnold, Jas. Brennagh, BillDoyle, Leonard Doyle, John Flynn, Foch Healy." (This is when it goeson to list a large number of people (like the first one) who attendedthe funeral.)


The article read...

"SMITHS FALLS WOMAN INJURED IN INTERSECTION CAR ACCIDENT - Two SmithsFalls women were admitted to the G.W.M. Hospital on Friday morning,near noon, with injuries received in a two-car collision at theintersection of Craig and Gore Streets. The injured were Mrs. EdwardVincent Droughan, who suffered cuts on her legs and other abrasionswhen she was thrown out of the car driven by her husband EdwardDroughan. Mrs. Allan Lane, Smiths Falls, a passanger in the Droughancar, received a broken rib. Mr. Droughan told police he was procedingwest on Craig street and was attempting a right turn on Gore street,while George Walker King, Perth, was travelling south on Gore street.The cars collided at the intersection. The Droughan car spun aroundon the road and proceeded west on Craig street a distance of 114 feetbefore it stopped. Damage to the Droughan car was estimated at $250.and to the station wagon which was owned by Carman Echlin and operatedby George King, $300. Dr. James Tweedle rendered first aid to theinjured women at the scene and afterwards at the hospital. ConstableJohn Riddell investigated the accident."



  More About *** CATHERINE HELENA JOSEPHINE HEALY:
Baptism: 14 Feb 1886, St. Francis de Sales Church, Smith's Falls, Lanark Co., Ont., Can142
Burial: 17 Oct 1966, *St. Francis de Sales Cemetery, Smith's Falls, Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can143,144,145,146
Census: 1891, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can147
Confirmation: 04 Oct 1896, St. Francis de Sales Church, Smith's Falls, Lanark Co., Ont., Can148
Newspaper Artic: 21 Sep 1961, Perth, Drummond Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can149
Obituary: 27 Oct 1966, Smiths Falls, North Elmsley Twp., Lanark Co., Ont., Can150
Religion: Roman Catholic151
Voter's List: 1933152,153

  Marriage Notes for EDWARD DROUGHAN and CATHERINE HEALY:
The marriage record reads...

"EDWARD VINCENT DROUCHEN AND HELENA JOSEPHINE HEALY - On this thetwenty-third day of September, nineteen hundred and thireen, I theundersigned priest, have married Edward Vincent Drouchen aged 24years, son of Thomas Drouchen and Anne Foster, and Helena JosephineHealy, aged 25 years, daughter of Denis C. Healy and Briget Healydeceased; in the presence of witnesses Norman R. Kay and Catherine M.Healy. Signed by Thomas Kelly, Priest."

He and his wife were quite well off, but lived very modestly. Theynever had much to do with the other side of the family for somereason. Edward was recalled as being the type of man who never had acrease in his pants.
The announcement read...

"COUPLE MARK 50TH ANNIV. - Mr. and Mrs. E.V. Droughan celebrated their50th wedding anniversary on Monday of last week. They were present ata High Mass of Thanksgiving at their parish church, St. Francis deSales, Rev. J.J. Fogarty P.P. officiating. Mrs. Leonard Doyle,organist sang Schubert's "Ave Maria". This mass was followed by amass at which the Rev. J.P. Healy, P.P. of Lanark, and cousin of Mrs.Droughan, officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Droughan (formerly Helen Healy)were born in Smiths Falls, and on September 23, 1913, they weremarried in St. Francis de Sales Church by the late Rev. Thomas Kelly,Pastor. They have lived in Smiths Falls all their lives and havealways taken an active part in church and community work. Mr.Droughan is a retired CPR engineer. In the afternoon, at theirresidence, 15 Gladstone Ave., and also in the evening, they were "athome" to friends. Congratulations and good wishes were gracefullyreceived by this popular couple. The home was decorated with goldenbells and other golden emblems pertaining to the day and beautifulflowers and plants were in abundance, gifts of friends and neighbors.Guests of honor were Mrs. Earl Caseman, of Toronto (nee KatherineHealy, formerly of Smiths Falls) who was bridesmaid of her cousin,Mrs. Droughan, and the only remaining one of the immediate weddingparty of fifty years ago; also Mrs. J.F. Sheehan, Moose Jaw, Sask,sister of Mrs. Droughan, and Mr. Sheehan. Among the guests were Mrs.Fred Horan, Mrs. Frank Horan, and Miss Margaret Horan of Perth."





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