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Sophia Ruth <I>Metcalf</I> Cawthra

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Sophia "Ruth" Metcalf Cawthra

Birth
England
Death
9 Sep 1935 (aged 76)
Weyburn, Weyburn Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada
Burial
Droxford, Moose Jaw Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada Add to Map
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Born at Barnard Castle, England.
Had sight in one eye only. Had her "bad" eye removed surgically.
Worked at her father's business, the Raby Inn, as a cook, housekeeper and waitress.
Immigrated to Canada with her mother and siblings after the death of her father.
Settled in Ontario, Canada and married Henry Cawthra.
Homesteaded west to Saskatchewan with her husband and children to farm.
Had a stroke and became bedridden and cared for at home for many years.
Eventually placed in a home where her care could be managed better.
Developed dementia.
Born at Barnard Castle, England.
Had sight in one eye only. Had her "bad" eye removed surgically.
Worked at her father's business, the Raby Inn, as a cook, housekeeper and waitress.
Immigrated to Canada with her mother and siblings after the death of her father.
Settled in Ontario, Canada and married Henry Cawthra.
Homesteaded west to Saskatchewan with her husband and children to farm.
Had a stroke and became bedridden and cared for at home for many years.
Eventually placed in a home where her care could be managed better.
Developed dementia.

Gravesite Details

Buried next to her husband.
Wooden cross replaced with stone marker by grandchildren more than 50 years after her death.



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