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PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA

DELAYED REGISTRATION OF BIRTH

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TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL OF NOVA SCOTIA

I hereby make application for the Registration of Birth of PercyJohnston Sex Male

Date of Birth November 24, 1921 Place of Birth North SydneyCounty of Cape Breton

Name of Father James Johnston MAIDEN NAME of Mother Carrie Newman

Were the Parents married at the time of the Birth? Yes

Residence of Father when child was born North Sydney Present address of Father deceased

Occupation of Father at Birth of child Mine Labourer Place of birth of Father North Sydney

Race Name and present address of Physician in attendance at birth

Signature of Applicant Ronald V. Crosby Address of Applicant P.O. Box 70 Sydney Mines Date October 29, 1986

Relationship of Applicant to child brother-in-law

AFFIDAVIT

IN THE MATTER of the application for the Registration of the Birth of PercyJohnston

Born at North Sydney in the County of Cape Breton

That PercyJohnston Whose Birth is sought to be registered was

born at North Sydney Cape Breton County on November 24, 1921

My knowledge of the fact and date of such Birth is based on the following Circumstances:

I have examined Statistics Canada Census Report dated Feb. 25, 1986 and have seen letter from school authority dated Oct. 23, 1986 confirming his age from attendance records. I have known Mr. Johnston for over 20 years and am aware of his age from conversations with his mother and other family members. Please of birth only taken from National Registration

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