Ada Bertha Meraw

     Ada Bertha was born on Tuesday, 3 July 1866 in Hungerford Township, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. In 1892, Addie immigrated to Detroit, Michigan where she was a seamstress. She often lived with her sisters Ethel & Annie, helping them with their families. She was never married. 25 April 1910, the U.S. Federal Census listed Addie living in the home of her sister at Detroit at Labrosse & 3rd Ave.. Enumerated in this household were George J. Lemire [29 Canada immigrated 1900], his wife: Anna E. [29 Canada immigrated 1900], sister-in-law: Addie B. Meraw [35 Canada immigrated 1892 dressmaker], & sister-in-law: Ethel M. Meraw [24 Canada immigrated 1906 tailoress]. George & Anna had been married 4 years.¹ 6 January 1920, the U.S. Federal Census listed Addie living in the home of her sister at Detroit at 982 Greenwood Ave. Enumerated in this household were George J Lemire [38 Canada], Anna E. [34 Canada] & sister-in-law Ada Meraw [45 Canada.] The couple is renting their home. George is an inspector at an adding Machine Manufacturer and Ada is a cloak fitter at Spiegals Department Store.² 2 May 1930, the U.S. Federal Census listed Addie living in the home of her sister at Detroit at 13565 Stoepel. Enumerated in this household were George Lemire J. [47 Michigan], Anna [45 Michigan] & Sister-in-law Ada Meraw [51 Michigan]. George was an inspector for an Adding Machine Manufacturer and Ada is a dressmaker for private customers.³ She became a naturalized citizen on 13 September 1943.⁴ Ada departed this life on Friday, 12 November 1943 in Birmingham, Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at her sister's home, 619 Vinewood at age 77 years, 4 months and 9 days.⁵ She was buried there in Southfield, Southfield Township in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In section 15, lot 65, grave 7. She is buried in the same section as her sisters: Ethel & Annie.⁶