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     Mario Joseph Labadini was born on 7 August 1923 at East Boston, Massachusetts.² He appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Giulio Labadini and Mary Previti at 227 Riverside Ave, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.³ Mario Joseph Labadini graduated from Medford High School in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1941.¹ He served in the Army during World War II and took part in the invasion of Normandy.¹ He married Ann Winifred Cloherty, daughter of Peter Patrick Cloherty and Sarah Marie Clasby, on 21 April 1951. He was 27. She was 21. The Matron of Honor was Mary Margaret Cloherty.² Mario Joseph Labadini was a maitre d' at the Ritz Carlton in the 1960s and at the Cafe Budapest in the 1970s. He also owned his own restaurants, including The Charles and Mario's on the Hill.⁴ He became a widower at age 52 upon the death of his wife Ann Winifred Cloherty on 1 February 1976 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Brighton, Massachusetts.^2,4 Mario Joseph Labadini died on 7 October 2003 at Lahey Clinic, Burlington, Massachusetts, at age 80. His death notice appeared in The Boston Globe on 9 October 2003.⁵ His obituary appeared in The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, on 9 October 2003.⁶ He was buried on 11 October 2003 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, Massachusetts.⁴

     Michael Clasby was born at Toureen Village, Kinvara, Ireland.¹ He was from Parish Vallinderren.¹ He was a farmer.² He married Una Cannon, daughter of (?) Cannon.¹ Michael Clasby died after October 1896 at Ireland.

     Una Cannon was also known as Winifred Cannon. She was born at Athenry, Ireland.¹ She may have been born at Massachusetts.² Una Cannon was also known as Una Cunnaine. She was a nurse. She married Michael Clasby.¹
     Una made several trips between Ireland and the USA, and had always planned to make her permanent home here. Various circumstances kept returning her to Ireland. After most of her children had emigrated, she always said she was waiting for her youngest daughter Kathleen to finish school, and then they would travel to the USA together. Kathleen met her future husband in Ireland, however, and Una stayed there with her. Una Cannon died in 1926 at Ireland.¹

     Margaret Josephine Clasby was born on 25 March 1892 at County Galway, Ireland.^1,2,3 She married Walter R. Dodge.^4,3 Margaret Josephine Clasby died on 20 September 1959 at Miles Memorial Hospital, Damariscotta, Maine, at age 67.^4,5 She was buried on 23 September 1959 in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury, Massachusetts.^4,6,5 Peter Patrick Cloherty, his wife, Sarah Marie Clasby, and Sarah's sister Margaret share a headstone in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury, Massachusetts.⁷

     Mark Cloherty was born at Nasan Vil., Roundtree, Co. Galway, Ireland.¹ He was a farmer.² He married Mary Coyne on 4 February 1862.³ Mark Cloherty married Bridget Joyce.⁴ Mark Cloherty died after 1921.² Peter Patrick Cloherty wrote to Mark Cloherty on 9 March 1921 and asked him to confirm elements of his will.

     Bridget Joyce married Mark Cloherty, son of Patrick Cloherty.¹
     Her father was John Joyce. She came from Derryinish (sp?).

     Walter R. Dodge was born on 21 January 1899.¹ He married Margaret Josephine Clasby, daughter of Michael Clasby and Una Cannon.^2,3 Walter R. Dodge died on 4 July 1989 at age 90.^1,4

     Helen Mary Igoe was born on 8 December 1900.¹ Her full name was Mary Helen Igoe. Her birthdate appeared on one certificate as 2 January 1901 but according to Helen that is the day it was recorded. She married Lester Wilson; according to Helen, her sister Narnie made her marry Lester. Narnie's interest in this arrangement was not clear.² Helen Mary Igoe appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Johnny Igoe and Mary Brennan at 97 Malden Street, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.³ Helen Mary Igoe and Lester Wilson were divorced. Helen Mary Igoe married James Francis Sheehan Jr., son of James Francis Sheehan and Mary Elizabeth King. Helen Mary Igoe and James Francis Sheehan Jr. appeared on the census of 1930 at 36 Myrtle Street, Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.⁴ Helen Mary Igoe became a widow at age 77 upon the death of her husband James Francis Sheehan Jr. on 3 December 1978 at Union Hospital, Lynn, Massachusetts.² Helen Mary Igoe visited Peter Cassidy at Ireland.² Helen Mary Igoe died on 5 July 1991 at age 90. She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Saugus, Massachusetts.⁵

     Walter Francis Cardinal was born on 20 June 1906 at 272 Norfolk Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts.^2,3 He appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Louis Cardinal and Maryanne Freiburger at 2 Hubbard Terrace, Roxbury, Massachusetts.⁴ At the time of his marriage, Walter Francis Cardinal lived at 131 Gerard Street, Boston, Massachusetts.⁵ He married Alta Florence Wood, daughter of Harry Wood and Maud Hattie Lawrence, on 29 July 1927 at Roxbury, Massachusetts. He was 21. She was 26; the ceremony was performed by W.J. Casey.^6,5 His occupation was chauffeur on his marriage license.⁵ Walter Francis Cardinal and Alta Florence Wood lived on 1 August 1927 at 815 Albany Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.⁷ Walter Francis Cardinal and Alta Florence Wood appeared on the census of 1930 at 16 Ottawa Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with Russell Walter Cardinal.⁸ Walter Francis Cardinal and Alta Florence Wood lived on 17 June 1936 at 225 Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, Massachusetts.⁹ Walter Francis Cardinal and Alta Florence Wood lived on 12 February 1937 at 11 Delano Park, Roslindale, Massachusetts.^7,10 Walter Francis Cardinal received proceeds from the probate of the estate of Louis Cardinal on 28 July 1938. The estate included proceeds from a City of Boston Retirement fund, three Metropolitan Life insurance policies, personal savings, and a small amount from the estate of Louis' wife.¹¹ Walter Francis Cardinal and Alta Florence Wood lived on 15 October 1942 at 34 Ridgemont Street, Allston, Massachusetts.^7,12 Walter Francis Cardinal died on 5 November 1956 at Waltham Hospital, Waltham, Massachusetts, at age 50 of a heart attack.^2,13 He was buried on 8 November 1956 in Evergreen Cemetery, Boston, Massachusetts.^2,14 Walter Cardinal, Alta (Wood) Cardinal, their son Arthur, and Alta's mother Maud (Lawrence) Wood share a headstone in Evergreen Cemetery.¹⁴ He drove a bread delivery truck and often brought fresh bread to his children's families.
     His grandson and namesake Walter Cardinal called him "Mucka" when he was young, and the name stuck.¹⁵
     From Muriel (Cardinal) Johnston: "I think Walter was the shortest of his brothers, at five foot ten."¹⁶

     Alta Florence Wood was born on 3 May 1901 at Arlington, Massachusetts.^2,3,4 She appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Harry Wood and Maud Hattie Lawrence at Lexington Street, Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.⁵ Alta Florence Wood married Walter Francis Cardinal, son of Louis Cardinal and Maryanne Freiburger, on 29 July 1927 at Roxbury, Massachusetts. She was 26. He was 21; the ceremony was performed by W.J. Casey.^6,7 Alta Florence Wood and Walter Francis Cardinal lived on 1 August 1927 at 815 Albany Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.⁸ Alta Florence Wood and Walter Francis Cardinal appeared on the census of 1930 at 16 Ottawa Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with Russell Walter Cardinal.⁹ Alta Florence Wood and Walter Francis Cardinal lived on 17 June 1936 at 225 Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, Massachusetts.¹⁰ Alta Florence Wood and Walter Francis Cardinal lived on 12 February 1937 at 11 Delano Park, Roslindale, Massachusetts.^8,11 Alta Florence Wood and Walter Francis Cardinal lived on 15 October 1942 at 34 Ridgemont Street, Allston, Massachusetts.^8,1 When Alta Florence Wood applied for her Social Security Number on 15 October 1942, Alta was employed by Hathaway Bakeries at 75 North Beacon Street, Allston, Massachusetts.¹ She became a widow at age 55 upon the death of her husband Walter Francis Cardinal on 5 November 1956 at Waltham Hospital, Waltham, Massachusetts.^2,12 Alta Florence Wood married David Standell after 1960. Alta Florence Wood died on 9 September 1982 at Winter Park, Florida, at age 81.^2,3 She was buried on 14 September 1982 in Evergreen Cemetery, Boston, Massachusetts.^2,13 Walter Cardinal, Alta (Wood) Cardinal, their son Arthur, and Alta's mother Maud (Lawrence) Wood share a headstone in Evergreen Cemetery.¹⁴
     From Mary Cardinal: "Alta was going to nursing school at Massachusetts General Hospital when she met Walter while skating on the frog pond at Boston Common."¹⁵

     Elizabeth Martin was born on 31 July 1894 at Rhode Island.^1,2 She married Francis Lovett, son of William Lovett and Hannah (?), on 4 October 1920. She was 26. He was 42.³ Elizabeth Martin and Francis Lovett appeared on the census of 1930 at 55 Roseland Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island.⁴ Elizabeth Martin died in 1954. The cause of death was brain tumor.

     Francis Lovett also appears as Frank in some vital records. He was born on 19 December 1877 at Providence, Rhode Island.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of William Lovett and Hannah (?) at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.^3,4 Francis Lovett married Elizabeth Martin, daughter of Bernard Martin and Mary E Mc Cabe, on 4 October 1920. He was 42. She was 26.⁵ Francis Lovett and Elizabeth Martin appeared on the census of 1930 at 55 Roseland Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island.⁶ Francis Lovett died in September 1936 at Providence, Rhode Island, at age 58. The cause of death was stomach cancer.

     James Francis Sheehan Jr. was born on 22 April 1903.^2,3 He married Helen Mary Igoe, daughter of Johnny Igoe and Mary Brennan. James Francis Sheehan Jr. and Helen Mary Igoe appeared on the census of 1930 at 36 Myrtle Street, Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.⁴ James Francis Sheehan Jr. died on 3 December 1978 at Union Hospital, Lynn, Massachusetts, at age 75.⁵ He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Saugus, Massachusetts.⁵

     Louis Cardinal was born on 11 June 1879 at NE Hospital, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Lawrence Henage and Susan (?) at 27 Rochester Street, Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.³ Louis Cardinal was a teamster.⁴ At the time of his marriage, Louis Cardinal lived at 35 Second Street, Boston, Massachusetts.⁵ He married Maryanne Freiburger, daughter of Jacob Freiburger and Bridget Houghton, on 2 September 1900 at Boston, Massachusetts. He was 21. She was 21; the ceremony was performed by P.J. Buckley.^6,5 Louis Cardinal and Maryanne Freiburger appeared on the census of 1920 at 2 Hubbard Terrace, Roxbury, Massachusetts, with Walter Francis Cardinal and George Herbert Cardinal.⁷ Louis Cardinal witnessed the death of his daughter Mary Cardinal on 26 January 1921 at Elm Hill Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.^1,8 Louis Cardinal and Maryanne Freiburger appeared on the census of 1930 at 4 Louisa [?], Boston/West Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with George Herbert Cardinal.⁹ Louis Cardinal left a will on 4 November 1935 at Suffolk County Probate Court, Boston, Massachusetts; see the text below.¹⁰ He witnessed the death of his son George Herbert Cardinal on 17 June 1936 at 225 Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, Massachusetts.^4,11,12 Louis Cardinal was a city sanitary department worker at Boston, Massachusetts, before 5 February 1937.^13,14 He died on 5 February 1937 at 11 Delano Park, Roslindale, Massachusetts, at age 57.^4,15 The cause of death was coronary occlusion.¹⁵ He was buried on 8 February 1937 in New Calvary Cemetery, Boston, Massachusetts.¹⁵ His estate was probated on 28 July 1938. The estate included proceeds from a City of Boston Retirement fund, three Metropolitan Life insurance policies, personal savings, and a small amount from the estate of Louis' wife.¹⁶ A story circulated by the family was that Louis' father died when he was young, possibly before he was born, and that he was raised mostly by two of his mother's domineering sisters who had a hat shop on Newbury Street in Boston.¹
     Louis's will:
     Be it remembered that I, Louis Cardinal, 225 Blue Hill Ave of Boston in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncertainty of life, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me at any time heretofore made.
     After the payment of my just debts and funeral charges, I bequeath and devise as follows:
     1. All of my property of every description which includes my pension with the City of Boston, I give and bequeath to my son George H. Cardinal now twenty one years of age. I am mindful of the existence of my sons Louis, William, and Walter Cardinal, but do not leave any bequest in their favor.
     2. I hereby name and appoint Philip L. McMahon, 58 Mt. Pleasant Ave, Boston to act as my Executor of this my last will and testament.
     In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and in the presence of these witnesses declare this to be my last will this fourth day of Novemeber in the year one thousand nine hundred thirty five.
     [signed by Louis Cardinal, witnessed by Annie Connally (139 Blue Hill Ave), Helen Spearman (225 Blue Hill Ave) and Philip L. McMahon].¹³

     Maryanne Freiburger was born on 23 October 1878 at Boston, Massachusetts.¹ At the time of her marriage, Maryanne Freiburger lived at 6 Pike Street, Boston, Massachusetts.² She married Louis Cardinal, son of Louis Cardinal and Isabelle McOlive, on 2 September 1900 at Boston, Massachusetts. She was 21. He was 21; the ceremony was performed by P.J. Buckley.^1,3 Maryanne Freiburger and Louis Cardinal appeared on the census of 1920 at 2 Hubbard Terrace, Roxbury, Massachusetts, with Walter Francis Cardinal and George Herbert Cardinal.⁴ Maryanne Freiburger witnessed the death of her daughter Mary Cardinal on 26 January 1921 at Elm Hill Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.^5,6 Maryanne Freiburger and Louis Cardinal appeared on the census of 1930 at 4 Louisa [?], Boston/West Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with George Herbert Cardinal.⁷ Maryanne Freiburger died on 15 September 1935 at Roslindale, Massachusetts, at age 56.⁸ She was buried in New Calvery Cemetery, Boston, Massachusetts.¹
     From Muriel (Cardinal) Johnston: "I remember visiting her in Roxbury while my mother cleaned the flat. Maryanne was in a wheel chair legless--she was diabetic. Then dad [Walter Cardinal] would pick us up, [coming from] the old Hathaway Garage in Roxbury or Dorchester."⁹

     Harry Wood was born on 20 May 1874 at Rawdon, Hants County, Nova Scotia.¹ He married Maud Hattie Lawrence, daughter of Solomon H. Lawrence and Mary Sophia Graham, on 31 December 1898 at Arlington, Massachusetts. He was 24. She was 28; the ceremony was performed by Elder Richard Bullard.^2,3 Harry Wood was the owner of a delivery business.⁴ He and Maud Hattie Lawrence appeared on the census of 1920 at Lexington Street, Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with Alta Florence Wood.⁵ Harry Wood and Maud Hattie Lawrence appeared on the census of 1930 at Lexington Street, Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with Solomon H. Lawrence and Mary Sophia Graham.⁶ Harry Wood and Maud Hattie Lawrence were divorced.⁴ Harry Wood married Ethel Smith.⁷ Harry Wood died in June 1950 at Oxford, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 76.⁸
     From Arlington book:
     He was educated in the public schools of hs native town, and remained with his father until he was twenty years of age. He then worked two years for Michael Casey on his farm at Centre Rawdon.
     He came to Arlington, Massachusetts, and took charge of the stables at the school of the feeble minded, remaining for fifteen months. From here he went to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and entered the employ of his brothers, the firm of Wood Brothers, engaged in the general express business.
     Fifteen months later he returned to Arlington and was in the employ of Johnson's Express for eight months. Shortly after this he engaged in the express business for himself, his brother, Burpee, of Portsmouth, being intereted in the venture. [The business of?] Wood Brothers as formed by them did a general express business between Arlington and Boston. "Their first place of business was at the old Robbins stable, corner of Academy street and Massachusetts avenue, since removed. After two years they removed to the Chase stables ,at the rear of the Universalist church, where they keep their stock at the present time, and also at the stables on Broadway.
     The first office was at the house of Mr. Wood, and the first down-town office was near the present office, but later was established at Water street. In February, 1908, they removed to their present place of business on Massachusetts Avenue. Wood Brothers at present keep 18 horses, running six express wagons to and from Boston. Mr. Wood attends to the Arlington business, and his brother, Roy, looks out for the Boston trade. Mr. Wood attends the church of the Latter Day Saints in Somerville.³
     From Wilfred Wood Family History: [Harry] went to the U. S. when a young man. Located at Arlington, Mass., and went into the express business, later taking on furniture and piano moving. Dec 31, 1898 he married Maude Lawrence of Kings Counts [sic], N. S. Tiring of the express business he purchased a home in Burlington, Mass. Later, married Ethel Smith of Arlington, Mass.¹
     From Muriel (Cardinal) Johnston: When we lived at Delano Park we used to ride out to the farm in Burlington on hot summer evenings. Dad [Walter Cardinal #5279] had a Hudson. Harry's farm was at Wood's Corner; he had a small store and great ice cream. Ethel (2nd wife) was nice to us. Harry had disowned my mother when she had married "that Catholic gangster from Boston", but by then he had somewhat relented. I remember before he returned to Nova Scotia, he and Ethel came to visit us at Ridgemont Street (I was either a Jr or Sr at Brighton High School, so it was '45 or '46). He went out to the kitchen where mom [Alta Florence Wood] was and he said "Alta, you got the best of the bunch", alluding to Walter.⁷
     From Mary (Cloherty) Cardinal: Alta drove us out to Harry's farm in Burlington when Peter was a baby. He slipped a ten dollar bill into Peter's blankets. When we were driving home, Alta said that was more than he ever gave his grandchildren [i.e., Alta's children].⁹
     From The Hants Journal: WOOD - LAWRENCE.- At Arlington, Mass., Dec 31st, 1898 by Elder Richard Bullard, Mr. Harry Wood, of Rawdon, Hants Co., to Maud, only d/o Mr. Solomon Lawrence, of Lockhartville, Kings Co.¹⁰

     Maud Hattie Lawrence was born on 15 November 1870 at Manchester, New Hampshire.¹ She and Minnie Lawrence were twins. The Arlington source cites "Goffs Falls, NH" as her place of birth; that might be in Manchester or a part of the town of Goffstown.² Maud Hattie Lawrence appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Solomon H. Lawrence and Mary Sophia Graham at Lower Horton, Kings County, Nova Scotia.³ Maud Hattie Lawrence appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Solomon H. Lawrence and Mary Sophia Graham at Avonport, Nova Scotia.⁴ Maud Hattie Lawrence married Harry Wood, son of Alfred Wood and Harriet Rebecca Hamilton, on 31 December 1898 at Arlington, Massachusetts. She was 28. He was 24; the ceremony was performed by Elder Richard Bullard.^1,2 Maud Hattie Lawrence and Harry Wood appeared on the census of 1920 at Lexington Street, Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with Alta Florence Wood.⁵ Maud Hattie Lawrence and Harry Wood appeared on the census of 1930 at Lexington Street, Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with Solomon H. Lawrence and Mary Sophia Graham.⁶ Maud Hattie Lawrence and Harry Wood were divorced.⁷ Maud Hattie Lawrence died in March 1963 at Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, at age 92.⁷ She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Boston, Massachusetts.^7,8
     Maud was born in Manchester, NH, while her parents were visiting relatives there. She was raised in Nova Scotia. She moved to Arlington, MA, with her husband Harry Wood.⁹
     From The Hants Journal: WOOD - LAWRENCE.- At Arlington, Mass., Dec 31st, 1898 by Elder Richard Bullard, Mr. Harry Wood, of Rawdon, Hants Co., to Maud, only d/o Mr. Solomon Lawrence, of Lockhartville, Kings Co.¹⁰ Walter Cardinal, Alta (Wood) Cardinal, their son Arthur, and Alta's mother Maud (Lawrence) Wood share a headstone in Evergreen Cemetery.⁸

     Mary Sophia Graham was born on 27 August 1845 at Horton, Nova Scotia.¹ She married Solomon H. Lawrence, son of Joseph Lawrence and Sarah E. Loveless, on 18 February 1868 at Cornwallis, Kings County, Nova Scotia. She was 22. He was 31.^2,3 Mary Sophia Graham and Solomon H. Lawrence appeared on the census of 1881 at Lower Horton, Kings County, Nova Scotia, with Maud Hattie Lawrence and Sarah Ann Bezanson.⁴ Mary Sophia Graham and Solomon H. Lawrence appeared on the census of 1891 at Avonport, Nova Scotia, with Sarah E. Loveless and Maud Hattie Lawrence.⁵ Mary Sophia Graham and Solomon H. Lawrence appeared on the census of 1901 at Lockhartville, Nova Scotia.⁶ Mary Sophia Graham was photographed with Russell Walter Cardinal in the spring of 1928 at Hanover, Massachusetts.⁷ Mary Sophia Graham appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Harry Wood and Maud Hattie Lawrence at Lexington Street, Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.⁸ Mary Sophia Graham died in 1936 at Somerville, Massachusetts.

     Solomon H. Lawrence was born on 29 December 1836 at Horton, Nova Scotia.^1,2,3,4 He married Mary Sophia Graham, daughter of Isaac N. Graham and Sarah Ann Bezanson, on 18 February 1868 at Cornwallis, Kings County, Nova Scotia. He was 31. She was 22.^5,6 Solomon H. Lawrence lived at the time of his marriage at Cornwallis, Nova Scotia.⁵ He and Mary Sophia Graham appeared on the census of 1881 at Lower Horton, Kings County, Nova Scotia, with Maud Hattie Lawrence and Sarah Ann Bezanson.⁷ Solomon H. Lawrence and Mary Sophia Graham appeared on the census of 1891 at Avonport, Nova Scotia, with Sarah E. Loveless and Maud Hattie Lawrence.⁸ Solomon H. Lawrence and Mary Sophia Graham appeared on the census of 1901 at Lockhartville, Nova Scotia.⁴ Solomon H. Lawrence was photographed with Russell Walter Cardinal in the spring of 1928 at Hanover, Massachusetts.⁹ Solomon H. Lawrence appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Harry Wood and Maud Hattie Lawrence at Lexington Street, Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.¹⁰ Solomon H. Lawrence died in 1933 at Somerville, Massachusetts.¹¹
     From Murial Alta (Cardinal) Johnston: "My Gr Grandfather Solomon was 6' 4". I remember him sitting by black stove in kitchen of Maud's flat in Somerville, Mass., carving wooden chains."³

     Joseph Lawrence was born on 26 January 1808 at Horton, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,2 His surname was also spelled Laurence in many records. He married Sarah E. Loveless, daughter of John Loveless Jr. and Sarah Liddle, on 27 November 1832 at Horton, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was 24. She was 19.³ Joseph Lawrence appeared on the census of 1838 at Horton Township, Nova Scotia.⁴ He was a farmer.⁵ He and Sarah E. Loveless appeared on the census of 1871 at Somerset, Kings County, Nova Scotia.⁶ In the 1871 Census, 7 year old Zenas McIver is listed in the household of Joseph and Sarah Lawrence. I do not if or how she relates to the family.⁷ Joseph Lawrence died on 19 July 1873 at Berwick at age 65.³ His estate was probated on 16 May 1877 at Cornwallis, Nova Scotia.⁸