Tag: Jordan
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An Anniversary – 114 Years Ago Today
Peter Jordan married Caroline Louisa Norton on this day 114 years ago, October 22, 1900. They were my great grandparents, my paternal grandmother’s parents to be more exact. Peter and Caroline were both living in Quebec City when they signed a marriage contract on October 20 and were married 2 days later at St. Mathew’s…
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William Jordan – Quebec Soldier
Nobody notices the elderly man as he makes his way down Amable Street in the heart of Quebec City. A strong gait, robust frame, and bushy white mustache stained with tobacco, are a familiar sight. He often walks this way and has a seat on the bench, turning his face towards the sun. The warmth…
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52 Ancestors- #6 Caroline Louisa Norton
My paternal great-grandmother Caroline Norton was born in Quebec City in 1878 to parents Richard Lee Norton and Hannah Pozer Jeffery. I have always felt that Caroline was a force to be reckoned with. Reviewing old documents that I have of hers highlights her faith, community spirit, and independence as well as the love of…
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