Michael is shown as a widowed merchant living in Stayner at the time of his 2nd marraige (to Margaret Tobin). Witnesses to the wedding were Thomas and Elizabeth Emes, both of Stayner.

Of Stayner, ON. Last name incorrectly spelled Gartland in 1901 census for Subdistrict of Stayner, Simcoe North District (F-1, page 11). They also had a doemstic living with them at the time, named Margaret Bates (born Feb. 14, 1880).

In 1911 census, they had an employee living with them named “Elizabeth Eames(?), born Jan 1880.