I am tracking several family members who are listed on either the Canadian or US census as glassblowers or moulders. Does anyone know of why in particular a glassblower would move between Montreal, Quebec, Canada and Madison/St.Clair Counties of Illinois?
In particular George Henry Young (b:1878 in Montreal to George Young & both glassblowers according to 1901 Canadian census)moves to Belleville St. clair Co., Illinois circa 1904 and marries Grace Eleanor Robertson. She is the daughter to Andrew E. Robertson (b:abt.1864 and a glassblower in Alton, Madison Co. on 1880 US census & then in Belleville St. Clair Co. on 1900 & 1910 census). George H. Young moves back to Canada with his new wife and then back to Belleville in time to show up on the 1910 census living with his father-in-law Andrew. The following year he and family are back in Canada in time for the 1911 census!!
Was there a manufacturer with branches in both cities?
I have found the name of several glass companies in Montreal but no reference to a similiar company in Illinois.
Any ideas?
George's son Gilbert then marries Mary,the daughter of a man named James Davis in Montreal in the 1930s. James Davis is listed as a moulder on the 1911 census.
Sure would appreciate any help finding resources to explain George's movements.
Best regards,
Joyce