Joseph Gabourie

     Joseph was born in 1850 in Hungerford Township, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Felix Gabourie & wife Rachael Woodcock [15 October 1813 -20 April 1858 age: 44 years 6 months 5 days]. Joseph married Julie Ann Meraw, daughter of Francis Meraw and Mary Campbell, on 25 April 1871 in Madoc Township at Sacred Heart of Mary Church.¹ Joseph and his wife, Julie, were listed on the 1881 Canadian Census in Hungerford Township, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Joseph Baborie [30], Julie Ann [27], Mary [5], Rachael [3], J. L. [11/12]. [District 3, page 39 - Hungerford East] Joseph and his wife, Julie, were listed on the 1891 Canadian Census in Hungerford Township, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Joseph Gaborie [40], Julie Ann [38], Rachael [13], Joseph E. [10]. [District 3, page 30] Joseph departed this life in 1899 in Hungerford Township, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada, at age 49 years. Joseph was laid to rest in the yard of St. Edmund Church, Village of Stoco, Hungerford Township, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada, in plot 272. The inscription on the stone reads: Joseph Gaborie 1850-1899, His Beloved Wife Julia Meraw 1845-1913 and their daughter Margaret infant [no dates].²