Elizabeth Mary Dunn

     Elizabeth Mary Dunn was born on 15 July 1834 at Ballindaggan, Templeshanbo, Co Wexford, Ireland.^3,1,4 She was the daughter of Martin Dunn and Sarah Keating.^1,2 Elizabeth Mary Dunn was known as Bridget.⁵ She immigrated to South Crosby Twp, Leeds & Grenville County, Ontario, with her mother Sarah Keating in 1851.^6,3 She married Michael Doyle, son of James Doyle and Ellen Burn, on 20 February 1855 at St Edward the Confessor Church, Westport, Leeds & Grenville County, Ontario.^7,1 She and Michael Doyle appeared on the 1861 Census of South Crosby Twp, Leeds County, Ontario.⁴ (Note: There is a Thomas Dunn living with Elizabeth Mary Dunn and Michael Doyle on the 1861 Census, but that Thomas may not be Elizabeth's brother as her brother is reported to have died in 1851).^4,6 She and Michael Doyle appeared on the 1871 Census of South Crosby Twp, Leeds County, Ontario.⁸ She appeared on the 1881 Census of Crosby South, Leeds South, Ontario.⁹ She appeared on the 1891 Census of Crosby South, Leeds South, Ontario, Page 49.¹⁰ She was illiterate as evidenced by probate records for Michael Doyle which are signed with "X her mark". The 1891 census indicates that she could read but could not write. She appeared on the 1901 Census of South Crosby Twp, South Leeds, Ontario.³ She appeared on the 1911 Census of South Crosby Twp, Leeds County, Ontario, in the household of Thomas John Doyle.¹¹ She died on 30 May 1930 at South Crosby Twp, Leeds & Grenville County, Ontario, at age 95.² She was buried on 31 May 1930 at Philipsville Catholic Cemetery, Philipsville, Leeds & Grenville County, Ontario.²

Research Note: The Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid¹² says Elizabeth Doyle, wife of Michael, is buried in the Catholic Cemetery at Philipsville, Ontario. Gertrude Phelan¹³ also says she is buried in Philipsville with a white marker on her grave. In May 2000 I was unable to locate a tombstone there for her. (flw).

Research Note: Elizabeth Dunn Doyle's death certificate says her mother's maiden name was Sarah O'Neil. Elizabeth's marriage record says her mother's maiden name was Sarah Keating. I have assumed the marriage record is correct. flw.^2,1