George Dilworth (1884 - 1970)

Born 27 Feb 1884 in Headingley, Manitoba, Canada

Husband of Helen Myrtle (McHaffie) Dilworth — married 10 Feb 1909 in Swan River, Manitoba, Canada

Died 14 Oct 1970 at age 86 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Biography

George Dilworth was born in Headingley, Manitoba on February 27, 1884. He was the son of William Dilworth and Barbara Sutherland.

George married Helen McHaffie in Swan River, Manitoba on February 10, 1909^[1].

At the time of the 1911 Canada Census, George, Hellen, Thomas, and Florence Dilworth were listed as living in in Swan River or Minitonas, Manitoba^[2]. At the time of the census, George's occupation was listed as a "Laborer".

In 1916 the Dillworth family were living at Swan River, Manitoba. Head of family George was 32 and working as a plainarman (sawyer) while Helen was employed as a cook, most likely for the boarders that lived with them. In addition to the boarders, George and Helen had four children at home: Thomas (7), Edna (5), Jean (3) and Helen (1).^[3]

At the time of the 1921 Canada Census, George, Ellen, Thomas, Edna, Jean, Helen, and Marian Dilworth were listed as living in in Minitonas, Manitoba^[4]. At the time of the census, George's occupation was listed as a "Setter" in a lumber mill.

George died in Vancouver, British Columbia on October 14, 1970^[5]. On his death certificate, George's occupation was listed as "Sawyer".

Sources

1. ↑ Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency: DETAILED MARRIAGE INFORMATION, REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1909-001690, MARRIAGE DETAILS: Place of Marriage: SWAN RIVER, Date of Marriage: 10/02/1909, PERSONAL DETAILS: Groom Last Name: DILWORTH, Groom Given Names: GEORGE, Bride Last Name: MCHAFFIE, Bride Given Names: HELEN MYRTLE.
2. ↑ Census of Canada, 1911, Manitoba, Dauphin (16), Sub-District 73, page 1, dwelling 10, family 10, George Dilworth; RG31 - Statistics Canada, roll T-20341 (http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/1911/Pages/item.aspx?itemid=896339 : Accessed December 10, 2018).
3. ↑ "Census returns for 1916 Census of Prairie Provinces." Year: 1916; Census Place: Manitoba, Nelson, 08; Roll: T-21928; Page: 5; Family No: 45. Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta [database on-line]. Ancestry Record 1556 #758228595
4. ↑ Census of Canada, 1921, Manitoba, Nelson (32), Sub-District 6, page 23, dwelling 252, family 253, George Dilworth; RG31 - Statistics Canada (http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/1921/Pages/item.aspx?itemid=5033584 : Accessed December 9, 2018).
5. ↑ Registration of Death for George Dilworth, Event Type: Death, Registration Number: 1970-09-013797, BC Archives Mfilm Number: B13306, GSU Mfilm Number: 2034214, Event Date: 1970-10-14, Event Place: VANCOUVER, Age at Death: 86, Person: GEORGE DILWORTH, Vital Stat Images(s): 004479314_00885.jpg, BC Archives - Royal BC Museum.