Jennie or Jenny McKeiver or McIver was born on February 22, 1884 [1], or April 1885 [2] in New York, USA.
Early Years
Jennie had lived in an institution for the blind (though I don't think she herself was blind) on 9th Ave in New York City from birth until 11 or 12 years old. When she developed pneumonia she was sent to live on a farm in Glenville or Charlton, New York with Margaret Hayes, who later adopted her.
This is the only photo I have of her in her youth and I'm not sure if she's on the horse or on the ground, though I suspect on the horse.
Marriage
Jennie married Joseph Amedee M. in Charlton, NY around 1904 (based on their having moved to Park Extension in Quebec 4 years after getting married, and they were in Canada by 1908).
Family
Joseph and Jennie's son (my great-grandfather) Marlen Elzear was born on September 20, 1907, in Schenectady, New York, USA. He was baptized at home at 402 Howard St, Schenectady
Sometime after May 1908 they returned to Canada [2] and their son Herbert Emerson was born in March 1909 in Quebec City, Quebec.
At the 1911 Census Jennie and Joseph were living in the Jacques-Cartier District of Quebec.[2] Their daughter Margaret McKeiver was born on January 5, 1912, in Montreal, Quebec.
Canada’s entry into World War I in August 1914 transformed daily life when Jennie McKeiver lived in Jacques-Cartier, Quebec.
One summer Jennie won for having the most beautiful flower garden. She also made paper flower designs.[3]
Death of Son
Her son Marlen Elzear (1907–1930) passed away on March 29, 1930, in Montreal, Quebec, at the age of 22.
Death of Husband
Her husband Joseph Amedee (1885–1957) passed away on September 25, 1957, in Montréal, Quebec, at the age of 72.
Death
Jennie McKeiver died on January 5, 1960, in Montreal, Quebec, when she was 75 years old.[1] She was buried at Hawthorn Dale Cemetery.
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Sources:
1. Reports of Deaths of American Citizens Abroad, 1835-1974
2. 1911 Census of Canada
3. Per her great-granddaughter R. M., April 2019
Family lore tells that Jennie was born out of wed lock. Her mother's last name was believed to be Vanderbilt ("of New York") and it was kept a hidden manner. Her mother stayed with a family by the name Marlen in New York and the baby was then raised by that family. This is given as explanation for the multiple children named Marlen in the family.
Jennie married Joseph Amedee M. in Charlton, NY around 1904 (based on their having moved to Park Extension in Quebec 4 years after getting married, and they were in Canada by 1908).
Family
Joseph and Jennie's son (my great-grandfather) Marlen Elzear was born on September 20, 1907, in Schenectady, New York, USA. He was baptized at home at 402 Howard St, Schenectady
Sometime after May 1908 they returned to Canada [2] and their son Herbert Emerson was born in March 1909 in Quebec City, Quebec.
At the 1911 Census Jennie and Joseph were living in the Jacques-Cartier District of Quebec.[2] Their daughter Margaret McKeiver was born on January 5, 1912, in Montreal, Quebec.
Canada’s entry into World War I in August 1914 transformed daily life when Jennie McKeiver lived in Jacques-Cartier, Quebec.
One summer Jennie won for having the most beautiful flower garden. She also made paper flower designs.[3]
Death of Son
Her son Marlen Elzear (1907–1930) passed away on March 29, 1930, in Montreal, Quebec, at the age of 22.
Her husband Joseph Amedee (1885–1957) passed away on September 25, 1957, in Montréal, Quebec, at the age of 72.
Death
Jennie McKeiver died on January 5, 1960, in Montreal, Quebec, when she was 75 years old.[1] She was buried at Hawthorn Dale Cemetery.
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Sources:
1. Reports of Deaths of American Citizens Abroad, 1835-1974
2. 1911 Census of Canada
3. Per her great-granddaughter R. M., April 2019
Family lore tells that Jennie was born out of wed lock. Her mother's last name was believed to be Vanderbilt ("of New York") and it was kept a hidden manner. Her mother stayed with a family by the name Marlen in New York and the baby was then raised by that family. This is given as explanation for the multiple children named Marlen in the family.
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