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Note: w Brunswick, Canada, published book, p-8, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. 2. 1871 Census, Weldford Parish, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada, micro film No. F1626, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. 3. 1881 Census, Southesk Parish, Northumberland Parish, NB, Canada, district 38, page 1, micro film F1640, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. 4. Northumberland County Marriage Register Vol. D, No. 7459, p-117, micro film RS153 5. 1900 U.S. Census, Indian Township No. 3, taken 28 June, Ed.. 109, sheet No. 9, p-294, micro film No. 598. 6. 1910 U.S., Census, Winn, ME, taken 25 April, Ed. 195, p-6A. 7. Vital Records, Deaths, Winn, Maine 1892-1926. 8. Information from Celia (McCafferty) Gray. 9. Information from Iola (McCafferty) Oliver. 10. Information from Edward T. McCafferty Sr. 11. East Winn cemetery records, and Head Stone (S1) The 1861 Weldford Parish census lists George Thomas as 1 month old, born in Weldford Parish, living with his father Thomas and siblings Ellen, age 10, Eliza, age 7, James William, age 5, and Bernard age 2. His religion is listed as the Church of England, there is no mother in the family. (S2) The 1871 Weldford Parish census lists (George Thomas) as Thomas, age 9. (S3) The 1881 Southesk Pariah census lists (George Thomas) as George, age 18, born in NB of Irish origin, CofE, a laborer. (S4) The Northumberland County marriage register Vol. D, entry No. 7459, p-117, hand written states: " Thomas son of Thomas Mcafferty of Newcastle, Stonecutter bachelor and Susan daughter of John Colford of the same place Spinster were married by license in the Church of St. Andrew Newcastle in the County of Northumberland on this the tenth day of September in the year One thousand Eight hundred five by me. This marriage was solemnized by H.S. Sweet Rector between Thomas McCafferty (his mark) Susan Colford (her mark) In the presence of William and Maggie" NOTE: The rector left eighty out of the year before the word five. Also the last names of the witnesses can not be read. (S5) The 1900 U.S. census has Thomas and Susan with children, Mary, age 14, Elizabeth, age 12, Thomas, age 10, Alice, age 7, Dominic, age 6, and Bernard age 3, living in Indian Township No. 3. The have a boarder named Frank Ross. Mary is listed as born in Canada, while all of the other children were born in Maine. Thomas and Susan are listed as having immigrated from Canada in 1886 and are naturalized citizens. Thomas is working as a Stone Mason. (S6) The 1910 U.S. census has Thomas and Susan with children Dominick, age 16, Bernard, age 13, Sadie, age 11, Aggie, age 8, Elroy, age 5 and Edward age 2 living in Winn, ME, on the Lee Road. Thomas is a Stone Mason and lives on a farm that he owns free and clear. He is listed as self employed having immigrated from Canada in 1886 with his wife Susan. He can not read or write, but Susan can read and write. (S7) Vital Records, Death, Winn, Maine show that Thomas died on 9 June 1910, at East Winn, Maine of valvular heart disease. (S8) Information from Celia (McCafferty) Gray: P.O. Box 396 Hampden, Me 04444; 07 FEB 1997: In a letter from Celia, she advises she learned from the Town Clerk of Winn, ME, that George Thomas McCafferty, her grandfather, was a stonecutter working in Lincoln, ME, preparing a foundation for a new building. He was under the building placing supports and something slipped. a beam fell across his chest. According to the Town Clerk this information is on his death certificate.
Note: Notes for GEORGE THOMAS MCCAFFERTY: SOURCES: 1. 1861 Census, Weldford Parish, Kent County, Ne
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