Catherine Gaumis

     Catherine was born circa 1805 in Ontario, Canada. Her married name was Sherboneau. As of circa 1820,her married name was Sheboneau. Francis and Catherine married circa 1820. Catherine and her husband, Francis, were listed on the 1861 Canadian Census in Hungerford Township, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Francis Shabanen [71 Lower Canada, Roman Catholic], Catharin [56 Lower Canada], Francis [36 Upper Canada], Joseph [33 Upper Canada], John [10 Upper Canada], Gabriel [16 Upper Canada], Peter [22 Upper Canada], Thomas [12 Upper Canada]. They are living in a log one story house. Thomas is noted as being away from home. Catharin & many of the children cannot read or write. [District 2, page 27. line 7] Agricultural Census: Francis Shabanow owned. half of lot 15, consisting of 100 acres, in the 6th concession. Sacred Heart Church in Madoc records show Catherine as a sponsor for two of her son, Peter's daughters: Bridget Anne on 21 May 1871 & Margaret Jane on 13 May 1877.¹