Was from Portage du Fort,PQ (just north and across the river from Renfrew, ON and due east of Cobden,ON). Her tombstone says she was born 1855.

Listed in 1891 census as living in town of Ross, North Renfrew district, with husband and kids. Her parents are listed as both being born in Ireland.

The birth registration for their son Robert Atwell has her middle name as Emmeline. Her daughter Norma’s death registration has her middle name as Ellis.