I'm researching the family of James GERVIN who came to Canada from Tyrone around 1840-50. He married Elizabeth WHITEHEAD, the widow of a British soldier. James (d. 1875) & Elizabeth (d. 1917?) are buried in Ottawa, Ontario.

They had at least two sons - Joseph GERVIN (1861-1953) and Ernest B. GERVIN (b. 1860s). And probably a 3rd, John GERVIN (b. ca 1855).

1. Joseph married Elizabeth SMITH in 1890, in Buckingham, Quebec, and had ten children. The family eventually settled in Ottawa. I have full information on this branch.

2. Ernest married Emiline BOUDREAU in 1897, in Montreal, Quebec. They had at least two children there - Ernest Berril GERVIN and Elizabeth Anne GERVIN, both baptized in 1898. It appears Elizabeth died at the age of 13.

3. John married Elizabeth WITHERINGTON. They lived in Ottawa and had at least three children - Mary Ellenor GERVIN (b. 1887), James Charles GERVIN (b. 1889), and Elizabeth Gertrude GERVIN (b. 1892). I believe there was a 4th child too, Bertha GERVIN (1897-1901). John died in 1930 and is buried in Ottawa. I believe he's the son of James (and brother of Joseph & Ernest), but it's not confirmed yet.

I'd love to hear from anyone who may have a connection to this line!