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Nine children in 13 years...

Married in 1882, J.D. and Ellen brought 9 children into the world over the next 13 years: Mary Gertrude (Mollie) 1884–1944, Clare 1885–1929, Aileen (Neen) 1887–1977, Donald (D.S.) 1889–1968, Thomas Cyril (Bun) 1890–1967, John Adams (Jack) 1891–1972, Gerald (Dew) 1893–1968, Annie (Nan) 1894–1957 and William (W.V.) 1895–1973.