[basham.ged] Information in Correspondence from Maureen Swanson 4/20/1998 Was born on the family farm - Lot 231, North Talbot Roas. In 1883 Al fr ed built the brick house (now covered in white siding) that still st an ds on the farm. At the time the house was built it had 5 bedrooms, 2 s tai rcases (back and front), parlor, dining room, kitchen and a large summ er k itchen that stretched out at the back. Grampa Harry told us Rebecca 's fat her, Major Fox, spent one whole winter building the winding stairca se in t he front of the house. It certainly ia a beautiful staircase.
Alfred and Jenny were married in a religious ceremony on November 9th, 1887.1 They had two sons and two daughters, named Milton, Harry Leonard, Ida and Mildred.
Children
Milton Hairsine
Milton was born on September 2nd, 1888.1 He died at the age of 81 on November 1st, 1969.1
Ida Hairsine
Ida was born on December 20th, 1891.1 She died at 4 months old on April 25th, 1892.1
Mildred Hairsine
Mildred was born on April 1st, 1893.1 She died at the age of 98 on February 4th, 1992.1
Harry Leonard Hairsine
Harry Leonard was born on October 15th, 1899.1 He died at the age of 86 on September 5th, 1986.1