Gerald Robert Dennis
M, #11027, b. 24 July 1911, d. 11 May 1993
Parents
Biography
Gerald Robert Dennis was born on 24 July 1911 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
1,2 He and
Evelynn Pearl Bedell were married on 12 October 1932 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
2,3 He and
Evelynn Pearl Bedell were married on 12 October 1932 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan. He died on 11 May 1993, at age 81, in Essexville, Bay, Michigan.
1,2 He was buried on 14 May 1993 in Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Kawkawlin, Bay, Michigan.
3,4 Gerald Robert Dennis was an Assemblyman in Auto Factory.
5 Citations
- [S116] Social Security Death Index
- [S133] Descendents of Johan Christoph Windemute
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
- [S527] Windemuth Family Heritage 1996 Book
- [S392] 1940 US Census
Esther Pearl Dennis1,2
F, #11029, b. 14 December 1934, d. 3 September 1969
Parents
Biography
Esther Pearl Dennis was born on 14 December 1934 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
2 She and
Ronald F. Nichols were married on 9 March 1952 in Linwood, Bay, Michigan.
3 She died on 3 September 1969, at age 34, in Bay City, Bay, Michigan. She was buried in Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Kawkawlin, Bay, Michigan.
Esther attended grade school at McKinley, in Bay City, Unionville, in Unionville and high school at T.L. Handy. She never graduated. She married very young and had a baby before she was 18. Her husband, Ron, was in the Air Force and as soon as they could, she and the baby , Carol, joined him in Texas. She was a very good seamstress and made clothes for her and Carol. After Ron was out of the service, they settled in a small house next to his mother and dad. She became very ill in early 1969. A tumor was found in her head. Three months after they operated on her she died. It was a malignant brain tumor.
Citations
- [S180] Obituary in Bay City Times
- [S392] 1940 US Census
- [S500] Grace Noad, Source Medium: Interview
Grace Noad Genealogist in Ontario
381 Wellington St.
Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 3L6
Ronald F. Nichols1,2
M, #11030, b. 17 December 1932, d. 28 May 1998
Biography
Ronald F. Nichols was born on 17 December 1932 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
3 He and
Esther Pearl Dennis were married on 9 March 1952 in Linwood, Bay, Michigan.
2 He was married on 9 March 1952 in Linwood, Bay County, Michigan.
2 He was married on 9 March 1952 in Linwood, Bay, Michigan. He died on 28 May 1998, at age 65, in Bay County, Michigan.
3 Citations
- [S180] Obituary in Bay City Times
- [S500] Grace Noad, Source Medium: Interview
Grace Noad Genealogist in Ontario
381 Wellington St.
Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 3L6 - [S116] Social Security Death Index
Edna Dora Dennis
F, #11033, b. 30 March 1913, d. 26 June 1992
Parents
Biography
Edna Dora Dennis was born on 30 March 1913 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
1,2 She and
Russell H. Kuhn were married on 12 October 1934 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
3 She died on 26 June 1992, at age 79, in Littleton, Jefferson, Colorado.
1,2 She was buried in Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Kawkawlin, Bay, Michigan.
4,5 Citations
- [S116] Social Security Death Index
- [S133] Descendents of Johan Christoph Windemute
- [S500] Grace Noad, Source Medium: Interview
Grace Noad Genealogist in Ontario
381 Wellington St.
Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 3L6 - [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
- [S527] Windemuth Family Heritage 1996 Book
Russell H. Kuhn
M, #11034, b. 4 July 1912, d. 16 August 1989
Biography
Russell H. Kuhn was born on 4 July 1912 in Michigan.
1,2 He and
Edna Dora Dennis were married on 12 October 1934 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
3 He died on 16 August 1989, at age 77, in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
1,2 Russell was a member and a Lay Ordained Minister of the Free Methodist Church; a member of the Bay County Clergy Assoc. and a volunteer Chaplain at Bay Medical Center Hospital. He retired from General Motors, Saginaw Steering Gear Division.
He was predeceased by one daughter, Arlene H. Kuhn and a grand-daughter, Kim Houk.
Citations
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
- [S116] Social Security Death Index
- [S500] Grace Noad, Source Medium: Interview
Grace Noad Genealogist in Ontario
381 Wellington St.
Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 3L6
Clarence Earl (Duke) Dennis
M, #11035, b. 5 August 1915, d. 25 May 1999
Parents
Biography
Clarence Earl (Duke) Dennis was born on 5 August 1915 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
1 He and
Marion Amelia Meyers were married on 21 November 1936 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
2 He died on 25 May 1999, at age 83, in Beaverton, Gladwin, Michigan.
1,3 He was buried on 28 May 1999 in Hickory Island Cemetery, Michigan.
Clarence Earl (Duke) Dennis was an Equipment Superintendent in Bay City, Michigan.
4 Clarence was a garage worker. He and Marian were married by R.R. Haight Pastor. Witnesses were Mathias Forbes and Norene Meyers.
Dennis, Clarence E. "Duke"
Beaverton, Michigan Formerly of Bay City
Mr. Dennis passed away Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at the home of his daughter, Marilyn, following a brief illness. Age 83 years. He was born August 5, 1915 in Bay City. He was formerly employed at the Chevrolet Agency and retired from the City of Bay City as equipment superintendent July 29, 1977. Mr. Dennis was an avid fisherman and hunter. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Scott Brink of Beaverton; his son and daughter-in-law, James and Sharon Dennis of Rhodes, his daughter, Cindy Beltram of Houston, TX; his grandchildren: Luke Czowski, Linda (Art) Alegria, Don (Jamie) Czowski, James (Donna) Dennis, Brian Dennis, Richard Buffman, Renee (Jim) Martin, Jay P. Rosebush, Richie Beltram and Ashley Beltram; 12 great grandchildren; four sisters-in-law: Pearl Dennis, Florence Dennis, Elosie Earley and Sherill (Harvey) Reaver; several nieces and nephews; and his special pal, Fritz. He was predeceased by his wife, Marian, in 1993, one son, Roger in 1967, one daughter, Madeline in 1937, five brothers and three sisters. Funeral Services will take place Friday, May 28, 1999 at 11:00 A.M. at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Officiating will be Pastor Brian K. Dake, Pastor of Rhodes Missionary Church, with interment following in Hickory Island Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 2:00 to 9:00 P.M. and Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services. Memorial cards for MidMichigan Hospice will be available at the funeral home. Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. 201 W. Midland Street.
Citations
- [S116] Social Security Death Index
- [S133] Descendents of Johan Christoph Windemute
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
- [S201] Obituary
Marion Amelia Meyers
F, #11036, b. 1 September 1920, d. 20 January 1993
Biography
Marion Amelia Meyers was born on 1 September 1920 in Akron, Michigan. She and
Clarence Earl (Duke) Dennis were married on 21 November 1936 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
1 She died on 20 January 1993, at age 72, in Midland, Midland, Michigan. She was buried in Hickory Island Cemetery, Unionville, Michigan.
Marian had a beautiful singing voice! She needed her father's consent to get married.
Citations
- [S133] Descendents of Johan Christoph Windemute
Helen Bertha Dennis
F, #11037, b. 31 March 1917, d. 15 May 1992
Parents
Biography
Helen Bertha Dennis was born on 31 March 1917 in Midland, Midland, Michigan.
1 She and
Lionel Smith were divorced. She and
Lionel Smith were divorced. She and
Lionel Smith were married on 7 July 1936 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
1 She and
Bernard L. Ross were married on 1 May 1954 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
2 She died on 15 May 1992, at age 75, in Sterling, Arenac, Michigan.
3,1 She was buried in Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Kawkawlin, Bay, Michigan.
4 Citations
- [S133] Descendents of Johan Christoph Windemute
- [S500] Grace Noad, Source Medium: Interview
Grace Noad Genealogist in Ontario
381 Wellington St.
Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 3L6 - [S258] Michigan Deaths
- [S527] Windemuth Family Heritage 1996 Book
Lionel Smith1
M, #11038, b. 12 August 1914, d. 9 June 1983
Biography
Lionel Smith was born on 12 August 1914 in Millington, Tuscola, Michigan.
1 He and
Helen Bertha Dennis were divorced. He and
Helen Bertha Dennis were divorced. He and
Helen Bertha Dennis were married on 7 July 1936 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
2 He died on 9 June 1983, at age 68, in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
1 Lionel Smith was also known as 222. Linal was a carpenter. He and Helen were married by A.W. Hazzard, Minister. Witnesses were Orvill Smith and Laurine Neal.
Citations
- [S116] Social Security Death Index
- [S133] Descendents of Johan Christoph Windemute
Bernard L. Ross
M, #11039, b. 29 December 1908, d. 6 January 1986
Biography
Bernard L. Ross was born on 29 December 1908 in Michigan.
1 He and
Helen Bertha Dennis were married on 1 May 1954 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
2 He died on 6 January 1986, at age 77.
Citations
- [S113] 1930 US Census
- [S500] Grace Noad, Source Medium: Interview
Grace Noad Genealogist in Ontario
381 Wellington St.
Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 3L6
Pearl Virginia Kummert
F, #11041, b. 4 July 1923, d. 24 November 2000
Biography
Pearl Virginia Kummert was born on 4 July 1923 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
1,2 She and
Melvin Ralph Dennis were married on 10 November 1945 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
3 She and
Melvin Ralph Dennis were married on 10 November 1945 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan. She died on 24 November 2000, at age 77, in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
1 She was buried in Floral Gardens Cemetery, Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
4 Citations
- [S116] Social Security Death Index
- [S527] Windemuth Family Heritage 1996 Book
- [S133] Descendents of Johan Christoph Windemute
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
Florence Elizabeth Kummert
F, #11043, b. 23 March 1925, d. 8 June 2009
Biography
Florence Elizabeth Kummert was born on 23 March 1925 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
1 She and
Mark Raymond Dennis were married on 16 February 1946 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
2 She and
Mark Raymond Dennis were married on 16 February 1946 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan. She died on 8 June 2009, at age 84, in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona.
1 Citations
- [S116] Social Security Death Index
- [S500] Grace Noad, Source Medium: Interview
Grace Noad Genealogist in Ontario
381 Wellington St.
Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 3L6
Gordon Herbert Learn
M, #11044, b. 21 July 1880, d. 6 July 1936
Biography
Gordon Herbert Learn was born on 21 July 1880 in South Dorchester, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1 He and
Leila Pearl Firby were married on 24 February 1901 in Port Burwell, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
2,3 He died on 6 July 1936, at age 55. He was buried in Aylmer Cemetery, Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
Leila and Gordon lived on Concession 5, Malahidem near Carter sideroad. Pearl was a very kind person who was always helping those less fortunate, including two families from England who stayed with them two different winters, and cared for her mother-in-law for many years.She worked hard to keep her house and family spotless and developed a great sense of pride in her children which has resulted in a very close knit family. Her church was very important to her and she attended very regularly. She was very sociable person.
Grey marble on cement base:
West side:
clover motif: "L" /
Gordon H. LEARN / 1880 - 1936.
Citations
- [S137] Ontario, Canada Births
- [S174] Firby Family History
- [S174] Firby Family History, Published Book
Morley Clifford Learn
M, #11045, b. 28 May 1904, d. 29 September 1904
Parents
Biography
Morley Clifford Learn was born on 28 May 1904 in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He was born on 28 May 1904 in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He died on 29 September 1904, at age 0, in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1 He died on 29 September 1904, at age 0, in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He was buried in Firby Cemetery, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He was buried in Firby Cemetery, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He was buried in Firby Cemetery, Corinth, Bayham Township, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.
ONTARIO, SCHEDULE A.- BIRTHS
County of: Elgin
Division of: -
Page: 408
# -
No. 35
When Born: May 28th 1904
Name: LEARN, MORLEY CLIFFORD
Sex: Male
Name and Surname of Father: GORDON LEARN
Name and Maiden Surname of Mother: PEARL FIRBY
______________________________
Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1936 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947
Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010
SCHEDULE C.- DEATHS
County of: Elgin
Division of: Bayham
Page 96
# 008693
Name of Deceased: LEARN, MORLEY CLIFFORD
Sex: M
Date of Death: Sept 29, 1904
Age: 4 months
Residence: Lot 1, Con Eight
Occupation: Farmer's Child
Where Born: Bayham
Cause of Death: Cholera Infantum
Length of Illness: 10 days
Name of Physician in Attendance: R.W. Shaw
Religious Denomination: -
Name of Person Making Return: R.W. Shaw
Date of Registration: Sept 30, 1904.
Citations
- [S540] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1938; Ancestry.com, Bayham Township, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
Ora Margaret Learn1
F, #11046, b. 18 July 1905, d. 1986
Parents
Biography
Ora Margaret Learn was born on 18 July 1905. She and
John Ostrander were married on 25 March 1924 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1 She and
John Ostrander were married on 25 March 1924 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1 She died in 1986, at age ~81.
2 She was buried in Aylmer Cemetery, Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
Ora Marie Learns address was 114 Duke St., Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada.
* 5th great-grandaughter to Georg Philip (Windemoed) Windemuth
* [Re her middle name as "Marie" or "Margaret" (refer to her marriage), I'm leaning towards "Marie" based on the fact that her birth is registered in Ontario Vital Statistics as "Ora Marie Learn" and this likely carries more weight than her marriage record, plus the death announcement in the Aylmer Express that gives her name as Marie.]
ONTARIO, SCHEDULE A.- BIRTHS
County of: Elgin
Division of: Bayham
Page: 391
# 004019
No. 21
Name: LEARN, ORA MARIE *
* [Her middle name at birth in Ontario Vital Stats was definitely "Marie".]
Sex: F
Date of Birth: Jul 18, 1905
Name of Father: GORDON LEARN
Maiden Name of Mother: PEARL FIRBY
Residence and Occupation of Farmer: Lot 1 Con 8, Bayham, Farmer
Name of Physician in Attendance: J.J. Kingston
Name of Person making Return: GORDON LEARN
Date of Registration: Aug 16, 1905
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http://www.execulink.com
Descendants of John Firby1766-1831and Ann Weighell 1765-1848
71. Ora Marie LEARN (Leila Pearl FIRBY35, John Wesley13, Thomas4, John1) was born 1905 and died in 1986, at age 81.
Ora married John OSTRANDER .
Children from this marriage were:
+ 103 F i. Illa Pearl OSTRANDER was born 1924 in Calton Elgin Ont Canada.
+ 104 M ii. Verne OSTRANDER was born 1927.
. Ora and John Ostrander lived at 114 Duke Street, Ingersoll.
______________________________
Index to the Aylmer Express
1980 - 1989
Elgin County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society
Surname: Ostrander
Name: Osa Marie
Event: D
Issue: 2 Mar 88 *
Page: 5
* * * * * * * * * *
Aylmer Cemetery
Gravestone Inscriptions
Sections A B C
Aylmer, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
Lot 11, Concession 5, Malahide Township
8152 Imperial Road, Malahide, ON
(Highway 73 south of Aylmer)
Copyright by the Ontario Genealogical Society, Elgin County Branch 1985 - 2002
Last updated 2010
SECTION A
A272 Grey marble on cement base:
West side: clover motif: "L"/
Gordon H. LEARN / 1880 - 1936 /
His Wife / Pearl LEARN / 1882 -1976/
Ora O. OSTRANDER / 1905 - 1988 / *
Pauline LEARN / 1921 - 1989 /
Maurice LEARN / 1912 - 1995 /
His Wife / Elsie HARRIS / 1919 - /
LEARN /
* * * * * * * * * *
http://cemetery.canadagenweb.org
Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project
Aylmer Cemetery (Section A)
Surname, First Name: OSTRANDER, Ora
Age: 83
Born /Died: 1905-1988.
Citations
- [S141] Ontario, Canada Marriages
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
John Ostrander
M, #11047, b. 25 May 1903, d. 1965
Biography
John Ostrander was born on 25 May 1903 in Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1,2 He and
Ora Margaret Learn were married on 25 March 1924 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1 He and
Ora Margaret Learn were married on 25 March 1924 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1 He was married on 25 March 1924 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He was married on 25 March 1924 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1 He died in 1965, at age ~62.
* [We get 3 options for her middle name in these items, Marie, Mary and Margaret??]
Copyright by the Ontario Genealogical Society, Elgin County Branch 2004
Index to the
Aylmer Express newspaper
1920 - 1924
March 20, 1924
Page 6
c6
Engagement - Orra Marie * LEARN, dau. of Gordon, Aylmer, to John OSTRANDER, son of Frank, Aylmer
March 27, 1924
Page 12
c3
Married - John OSTRANDER, to Ora Margaret * LEARN, March 25
______________________________
St. Thomas Times-Journal
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
January, February, March and April 1924
Extractions of names for Births, Marriages, Deaths and Burials
Copyright by the Ontario Genealogical Society, Elgin County Branch 2004
26 March 1924
Page 6
c1
Married - John Ostrander to Ora Mary * Learn
______________________________
Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1801-1928
Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010
Affidavit
# 008494
BRIDEGROOM
Names in Full: JOHN OSTRANDER
Occupation: Farmer
Condition in Life: Bachelor
Age: 21
Religious Denomination: Methodist
Residence when Married: Malahide
Place of Birth: Malahide
Intended Place of Marriage: Aylmer, Elgin
BRIDE
Names in Full: ORRA MARGARET * LEARN
Condition in Life: Spinster
Age: 19
Religious Denomination: Methodist
Residence when Married: Malahide
Place of Birth: Malahide
Intended Place of Marriage: Aylmer, Elgin
PARTICULARS of the Marriage
Bridegroom: JOHN OSTRANDER
Bride: ORRA MARGARET * LEARN
Witness: Dennis Learn
Address: Aylmer
Witness: Ruby Pressey
Address: Aylmer
at: Aylmer
County of: Elgin, Ontario
on the 25 day of March 1924
Name of Bridegroom's Father: FRANK OSTRANDER
Maiden Name of Bridegroom's Mother: CHRISTINA BARNES
Name of Bride's Father: GORDON LEARN
Maiden Name of Bride's Mother: PEARL FIRBY
Signature of person solemnizing Marriage: H.T. Ferguson
Address: Aylmer
Denomination: Methodist
Registration Certificate Number: 2883
Birthplace of Bridegroom's Father: Ontario
Birthplace of Bride's Father: Ontario
Can Bridegroom read: yes / write: yes
Can Bride read: yes / write: yes.
Citations
- [S141] Ontario, Canada Marriages
- [S137] Ontario, Canada Births
Dennis Firby Learn
M, #11048, b. 5 January 1907, d. 9 July 1964
Parents
Biography
Dennis Firby Learn was born on 5 January 1907 in Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He died on 9 July 1964, at age 57, in Newark, West of Norwich, Ontario, Canada. He was buried in Norwich Village Cemetery, Norwich, North Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
1 At one time Dennis worked on the Greater Buffalo lake boats from Detroit to Buffalo. Later he worked at the Seville Cheese Factory. He then bought the Harrietsville Cheese factory from Don Sitts who was married to his cousin. Still later he farmed near Newark, west of the village of Norwich, and finally retiring to Norwich.
* 5th great-grandson to Georg Philip (Windemoed) Windemuth
. At one time Dennis worked on the Greater Buffalo lake boats from Detroit to Buffalo.
. Later he worked at the Seville Cheese Factory. He then bought the Harrietsville Cheese factory from Don Sitts who was married to his cousin.
. Still later he farmed near Newark, west of the village of Norwich, and finally retiring to Norwich.
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(OCFA) Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid
Surname, Given Name / Cemetery / County / Township / Reference
LEARN Dennis F. / Norwich Village / Oxford / Norwich North / OX-57
LEARN Mary M. (Burrill) / Norwich Village / Oxford / Norwich North / OX-57.
Citations
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
Mary Margaret Burrill
F, #11049, b. 15 June 1907, d. 1986
Biography
Mary Margaret Burrill was born on 15 June 1907 in North Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
1,2 She died in 1986, at age ~79. She was buried in Norwich Village Cemetery, Norwich, North Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
3 ONTARIO, SCHEDULE A.- BIRTHS
County of: Oxford
Division of: North Norwich
Page 266
# 034568
No. 24
Name: BURRILL, MARGARET-MARY
Sex: F
Date of Birth: June 15, 1907
Name and Surname of Father: HENRY BURRILL
Name and Maiden Surname of Mother: MARY RENTON
Residence of Father: North Norwich
Occupation of Father: Farmer
Name of Physician in attendance: Thos R. Henry
Name of Person making Return: MARY BURRILL
Address of Person making Return: Holbrook
Date of Registration: Dec 10th 1907.
Citations
- [S137] Ontario, Canada Births
- [S501] Ontario, Canada Births 1869-1913, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
York Basil Learn
M, #11050, b. 27 November 1908, d. 17 June 1961
Parents
Biography
York Basil Learn was born on 27 November 1908 in Corinth, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1 He and
Mary Irene Sears were married in September 1935 in Mount Brydges, Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario, Canada. He died on 17 June 1961, at age 52, in St. Thomas, Yarmouth, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He was buried in Aylmer Cemetery (Section A), Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
Red granite on red granite then on cement base, floral motif:
LEARN /
York Basil / 1908 - 1961.
Citations
- [S137] Ontario, Canada Births