Ira Wooden was born on 6 Aug 1795 in the United States to parents David and Sarah Wooden. (source needed) MyHeritage
When Ira was 56 years old, he appeared in the 1851 Canadian Census in Burford, Ontario. He was a carpenter. Page 91 Lines 2-10 [1]
His family was shown as:
Everyone except Ira was born in CW (Canada West)
The names and ages in their household raises questions. The profile of his wife Sarah Martin Wooden provides explanations.
When he was 74 years old, Ira appeared in the 1871 Canadian Census in Burford. Page 39 Household 166 [2]
His family was shown as:
At the age of 82, Ira passed away on 31 July 1877 in Burford. Strangely, his cause of death is listed as "Organic disease of the heart with old age". He was a carpenter, born in New York State. [3]
A note from Jill Claus: I can't find my source that proves David and Sarah Wooden are the parents of Ira Wooden, but I'm looking for it. (I think it was in a book)
If I can find the source for that, then the graves of his parents could be (Grave 83231379):
Albert Wooden Canada, Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947 Death certificate of Ira Case Wooden Sr's son, Albert Wooden, listed as Dutch decent.
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