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Clara May (Mackey) LaForge (1880 - 1979)

Clara May LaForge formerly Mackey aka Silvers
Born in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canadamap
Daughter of and
Sister of , , , , , and
Wife of — married 9 Dec 1902 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canadamap
Wife of — married 31 Dec 1924 in Maine, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
Mother of , , , and
Died at age 98 in Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United Statesmap
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Biography

Clara May Mackey was born on 15 September 1880 in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, daughter of Daniel Mackey and Ellen Hynes.

Clara immigrated in 1895-1924 in Vermont, United States.[1]

Clara married Joseph Silvers (age y m d) in 1902 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.[2]

Clara (age 22), daughter of Daniel & Ellen, married Joseph Silvers (age 25) on 9 December 1902 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.[3][4]

Clara (age 22), daughter of Daniel & Ellen, married Joseph Silvers (age 25) on 9 December 1902 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.[5][6]

Clara's child Elizabeth Silvers was baptised on 7 October 1908 in Nova Scotia, Canada.[7][8]

Clara's son Joseph Louis Silvers was baptised on 18 December 1909 in Nova Scotia, Canada.[9]

In the 1911 census Laura was the wife of Joseph Silvers in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.[10]

Name Sex Age Relation Status Birth Date Birth Place Occupation
Joseph Silvers M Head Married Dec 1870 England
Laura Silvers F Wife Married Nov 1881 Newfoundland
Walter Silvers M Son Single Jul 1903 Nova Scotia
Betsy Silvers F Daughter Single Jul 1908 Nova Scotia
Joseph Silvers M Son Single Oct 1909 Nova Scotia

Clara's son Walter Fredrick Silver was baptised on 15 March 1911 in Nova Scotia, Canada.[11]

Clara's child Rita May Silvers was baptised on 21 July 1914 in Nova Scotia, Canada.[12]

Clara immigrated in 1919 in Vermont, United States.[13]

Clara married Louis E Laforge on 31 December 1924 in Maine, United States.[14]

Clara married Louis E Laforge on 31 December 1924 in Maine, United States.[15]

In the 1930 census Clara (age 41) was the wife of Louis E Laforge in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.[16]

Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Louis E Laforge M White 38 Married Head Maine
Clara Laforge F White 41 Married Wife Newfoundland
Walter F Sylvia M White 25 Single Son Canada English
Elizabeth Sylvia F White 21 Single Daughter Canada English
Joseph L Sylvia M White 20 Single Son Canada English
Arthur A Sylvia M White 18 Single Son Canada English
Rita M Sylvia F White 15 Single Daughter Canada English

Clara's son Walter F Silvers married Rebecca S. Kelby on 26 May 1932 in New York City, New York, United States.[17]

In the 1940 census Clara (age 52) was the wife of Louis Laforge in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.[18]

Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Louis Laforge M White 48 Married Head Maine
Clara Laforge F White 52 Married Wife Canada
Walter Silvers M White 35 Widowed Stepson Canada
Elizabeth Silvers F White 30 Single Stepdaughter Canada
Joseph Silvers M White 29 Single Stepson Canada
Rita Silvers F White 25 Single Stepdaughter Canada
Walter Silvers, Jr M White 8 Single Step-grandson New York

In the 1950 census Clara (age 62) was the wife of Lewis E Laforge in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.[19]

Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Lewis E Laforge M 58 Married Head Carpenter Maine
Clara Laforge F 62 Married Wife Canada Other
Elizabeth Silvers F 42 Never married Daughter Secretary Canada Other
Walter F Silvers M 18 Never married Grandson Student Mass

This person was in a record.[20]

Sources

  1. ↑ Immigration: "Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: Soundex Index to Canadian Border Entries through the St. Albans, Vermont, District, 1895-1924; Affiliate Publication Number: M1461; Digital film/folder number: 007544233; FHL microfilm: 001473146; Image number: 5697
    FamilySearch Record: QKQ9-HHS6 (accessed 19 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99DQ-57SV-J
    Name: Clara Silvers; Birth Place: St Brennans Nfld; Immigration Date: 1895-1924; Immigration Place: Vermont, United States; Age: 35; System Of Record: SLS.
  2. ↑ Marriage: "Canada, Nova Scotia Vital Records, 1763-1957"
    citing p. 35, volume 1820, , Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Nova Scotia Archives, Halifax
    FamilySearch Record: KMLT-7W5 (accessed 19 January 2024)
    Clara M Mckay marriage to Joseph Silvers (y m d) in 1902 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  3. ↑ Marriage: "Canada, Nova Scotia Marriages, 1864-1918"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004059105; Image number: 98
    FamilySearch Record: WQ25-KQT2 (accessed 19 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9N6-D5M
    Clara Mackay (22) marriage to Joseph Silvers (25) on 9 Dec 1902 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  4. ↑ Marriage: "Canada, Nova Scotia Marriages, 1864-1918"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004059105; Image number: 98
    FamilySearch Record: WQ25-KQT2 (accessed 19 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9N6-D5M
    Clara Mackay (22) marriage to Joseph Silvers (25) on 9 Dec 1902 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  5. ↑ Marriage: "Canada Marriages, 1661-1949"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004059105; FHL microfilm: 1298883; Record number: 297; Packet letter: B
    FamilySearch Record: F225-VRJ (accessed 19 January 2024)
    Clara May King (22) marriage to Joseph Silvers (25) on 9 Dec 1902 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  6. ↑ Marriage: "Canada, Nova Scotia Marriages, 1864-1918"
    citing Page: p 35 cn 522; Digital film/folder number: 004059105; FHL microfilm: 1298883; Image number: 98; Packet letter: B; Indexing batch: M03948-7
    FamilySearch Record: DXXC-9B2M (accessed 19 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9N6-D5M
    Clara May King (22) marriage to Joseph Silvers (25) on 9 Dec 1902 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  7. ↑ Baptism of child Elizabeth Silvers: "Canada, Nova Scotia Church Records, 1720-2001"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005190454_010_M99X-MQ1; Image number: 37
    FamilySearch Record: 6Z3F-R6JC (accessed 19 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-LBCK-RFG
    Clara McKay's child Elizabeth Silvers baptism on 7 Oct 1908 in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  8. ↑ Baptism of child Elizabeth Silvers: "Canada, Nova Scotia Church Records, 1720-2001"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005190402_004_M98X-6FM; Image number: 36
    FamilySearch Record: D45X-N4W2 (accessed 19 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-LBCJ-7CB
    Clara McKay's child Elizabeth Silvers baptism on 7 Oct 1908 in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  9. ↑ Baptism of son Joseph Louis Silvers: "Canada, Nova Scotia Church Records, 1720-2001"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005190402_004_M98X-6FM; Image number: 58
    FamilySearch Record: D4TG-WGN2 (accessed 19 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BCJ-7FC
    Clara Mc Kay's son Joseph Louis Silvers baptism on 18 Dec 1909 in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  10. ↑ 1911 Census: "Canada Census, 1911"
    citing Line: 19; Digital film/folder number: 007526740; FHL microfilm: 002417685; Image number: 856
    FamilySearch Record: QV9R-83QT (accessed 19 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-998W-S548
    Laura Silvers, wife, in household of Joseph Silvers in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Born in Newfoundland.
  11. ↑ Baptism of son Walter Fredrick Silver: "Canada, Nova Scotia Church Records, 1720-2001"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005190454_010_M99X-MQ1; Image number: 85
    FamilySearch Record: 6Z33-87KX (accessed 19 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-8BCK-TDT
    Clara McKay's son Walter Fredrick Silver baptism on 15 Mar 1911 in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  12. ↑ Baptism of child Rita May Silvers: "Canada, Nova Scotia Church Records, 1720-2001"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005190454_010_M99X-MQ1; Image number: 159
    FamilySearch Record: 6Z36-W978 (accessed 19 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-8BCK-THC
    Clara McKay's child Rita May Silvers baptism on 21 Jul 1914 in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  13. ↑ Immigration: "Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: Soundex Index to Canadian Border Entries through the St. Albans, Vermont, District, 1895-1924; Affiliate Publication Number: M1464; Digital film/folder number: 007546708; FHL microfilm: 001561459; Image number: 69
    FamilySearch Record: QKQS-625B (accessed 19 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99DZ-SLVL
    Name: Clara Silvers; Immigration Date: 1919; Immigration Place: Vermont, United States; Birth Date: 1884; Birth Place: Canada; Age: 35; System Of Record: SLS.
  14. ↑ Marriage: "Maine, Marriage Index, 1892-1966, 1977-1996"
    citing Marriage, Maine, United States, State Archives, Augusta
    FamilySearch Record: KCNY-JRS (accessed 19 January 2024)
    Clara Silers marriage to Louis E Laforge on 31 Dec 1924 in Maine, United States.
  15. ↑ Marriage: "Maine, Marriage Index, 1892-1966, 1977-1996"
    citing Marriage, Maine, United States, State Archives, Augusta
    FamilySearch Record: KCJZ-BFG (accessed 19 January 2024)
    Clara Mackay marriage to Louis E Laforge on 31 Dec 1924 in Maine, United States.
  16. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 89; Digital film/folder number: 004951112; FHL microfilm: 2340666; Image number: 61; Sheet number: 17; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03855-6
    FamilySearch Record: XQPY-5SD (accessed 19 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R4G-GPF
    Clara Laforge (41), wife, in household of Louis E Laforge (38) in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Newfoundland.
  17. ↑ Marriage of son Walter F Silvers: "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007587368; FHL microfilm: 1684434; Packet letter: B; Indexing batch: M00500-3
    FamilySearch Record: 24DZ-HHK (accessed 19 January 2024)
    Clara Mackay's son Walter F Silvers marriage to Rebecca S. Kelby on 26 May 1932 in New York City, New York, United States.
  18. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 8; Digital film/folder number: 005460892; Image number: 180; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: K4NM-2ZY (accessed 19 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9M1-4XLY
    Clara Laforge (52), wife, in household of Louis Laforge (48) in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Canada.
  19. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
    citing Page: 6; Line: 26; Digital film/folder number: 108996033; Image number: 7
    FamilySearch Record: 6FSB-SYW4 (accessed 19 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-GQHW-RLRH
    Clara Laforge (62), wife, in household of Lewis E Laforge (58) in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Canada Other.
  20. ↑ undefined
    (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK8J-DT16 : 26 September 2020)

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