Individual Details

Herman Charles Canada

(3 Aug 1880 - 10 Jul 1962)

29 Jun 1907 Herman C. Canada marries Minnie Lee Pinner in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
5 Jan 1927 Herman C. Canada married Nina Blalock - Thornton in Forsyth, North Carolina

1930 Census:
April 5, 1930
Jerusalem, Davie, North Carolina
Fannie A Blalock 78
Louise Blalock 36
Mattie J Blalock 34
Herman C Canada 43 Boarder - Farmer
Nina B Canada 31
Thomas L Canada 1

April 10, 1930 Richmond County, Georgia
Herman C Canada 46 Salesman - paint company
Minnie Lee Canada 36
George C Canada 21
Martin Canada 12
Hermon Jr. Canada 11
Paul Canada 9

"This is where the family gets interesting. Herman marries Nina and his first wife Minnie is still alive. In the 1930 Census, he is shown in both households with in a matter of days. According to stories, Herman & Minnie had already separated between 1922 - 1928. it is likely that one of his adult children filled out the census and wrote him as the head of their household in the 1930 census. Because by the 1940 Minnie states that she is divorced."

Events

Birth3 Aug 1880Buncombe County, North Carolina
Marriage29 Jun 1907Buncombe County, North Carolina - Minnie Lee Pinner
Death10 Jul 1962Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
Burial11 Jul 1962Rowan Memorial Park, Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina

Families

SpouseNina Blalock (1899 - 1993)
SpouseMinnie Lee Pinner (1893 - 1957)
ChildMargaret Louise Canada (1912 - 1974)
ChildThelma Roberta Canada (1911 - 1965)
FatherChristopher Columbus Canada (1845 - 1914)
MotherMary T. Bruner (1852 - )

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