Studio photograph of Mabel, Sarah, James, Maria, Georgina, Bella, Charlotte and Violet Van Exan, Smiths Falls

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Mabel Bernice (1881 Watertown NY-1923) At the back, oldest surviving child who married Daniel Johnston of Athens Ontario and lived in the US. Daniel was the son of David Johnston and Mary Ferguson. I don't know if this Ferguson family is related to the other Fergusons in my collection. Although she was living in Smiths Falls again by the time her grandmother Sarah Rachel Shaw died in 1909.

Sarah Elizabeth (1882-1969) Back on the right (Betty) who married Ed McLenaghan and lived out by Franktown where they raised their family.

James Henry (1884-1955) The boy in front - lived in Smiths Falls for many years and worked for Frost and Woods. He was married to Clara Wilson and had a large family. Most of the existing Vanexans in Ontario are descended from Harry. He is buried in maple Vale Cemetery Smiths Falls.

Maria Amelia (1886-1973) Front left with ringlets (Amy) who married Ed Morris and later Mac MacLaughlin and lived in Smiths Falls. She had no family.

Georgina Corbett (1888-1966) Front right is my grandmother who married William John Leslie Paul of Smiths Falls and Perth Aug 31 1910. He was the son of William Robert Paul and Jesse Clara Oatway of Perth. Georgie was an active member of the St John's Anglican Church in Smiths Falls and a member of the Ladies Guild there until her death from cancer in 1966. Georgie is buried in Maple Vale Cemetery Smiths Falls.

Belle Etta (1889-1975) above Amy (Belle) who married Clifford Church and raised her family in Renfrew.

Charlotte May (1891-1978) baby - became an Anglican nun and taught for many years at the convent school in Oakville.

Violet June (1894-1894)

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