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Joseph Alden Staples birth Truro, Colchester County on February 3, 1920

Male Birth Registration: Year: 1920 number: 64900227

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Registered No.  64900227

PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF BIRTH

1. PLACE OF BIRTH

County of Colchester

City, Town or Village Truro

2. FULL NAME OF CHILD Staples, Joseph Alden

3. Sex of child

Male

4. Twin, triplet or other?

5. Was the child born alive?

Yes

6. Legitimate?

Yes

7. Date of Birth

February 3, 1920

FATHER

8. Full Name George Staples

9. Residence Truro, Col Co

10. Racial Origin British | 11. Age at last birthday 32

12. Birthplace Belmont, Col Co

13. Occupation: —

(a) Trade or profession Lineman

(b) Business in which employed Telephone

MOTHER

14. Full Maiden Name Jennie Staples

15. Residence Truro, Col Co

16. Racial Origin British | 17. Age at last birthday 32

18. Birthplace Ishpeming, Michigan

19. Number of children of this mother (including this child)

Living 2 Dead 1 Stillborn 1

20. Occupation, if other than household duties

21. Name and Post Office address of Informant Mrs George Staples Truro Col Co

22. Name of Doctor, nurse or other person in attendance at birth Dr Dunbar

I certify the foregoing to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Given under my hand this 14 February 1920

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