Predam

Eleanor Harriet Predam

Edward Predam

Edward Predam born circa 1842 Colchester, Essex, England, died 07-Jan-1906 in Toronto, married Alice Parsons (photo) on 21-Oct-1865 at Saint Paul's, Deptford, Kent, England. Alice was born 24-Dec-1842, christened 16-Apr-1843 at North Cray, Kent, England., died 14-Jul-1930 in Toronto. Alice was the daughter of William and Harriett (nee Hensley) Parsons. Her mother also emigrated to Canada. Edward was a machinist.

  • Rosa Alice Predam born 10-Jan-1867, christented 14-Apr-1867 in Deptford, Kent, England. Died 15-Jun-1953 in Toronto unmarried.
  • Bessie Marion Predam born 12-Nov-1868, christented 14-Feb-1869 in Deptford, Kent, England. Died 13-Apr-1960 in Toronto unmarried.
  • Eleanor Harriet Predam born circa 1871 married Harry Maughan. She died 04-Mar-1926 in Toronto, Ontario and is buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto.
  • Ruby Madeline Predam born 13-Apr-1882 in the County of Perth, Stratford, Ontario. Died (unknown).
  • Winifred Howard Predam born 01-Oct-1878 in Chatham, Kent Township, Ontario. Died 13-May-1959 in Toronto unmarried.

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    33 Albany Ave

    33 Albany Avenue

    33 Albany Avenue was the home to the Predam women from 1913 until 1958. It sits currently in a neighbourhood known as the Bloor Annex, a posh area adjacent to Yorkville and the University of Toronto. For a number of years after the disappearance of Harry Maughan (my great-grandfather) in 1908, his widow Eleanor and three sons lived next door at 37 Albany Ave. A search of Lot 85 Plan 608 North West Annex in the Toronto Land Registry Office reveals the following details about Predam ownership of 33 Albany Ave.:

  • Page 82 of Volume 126A - OF80718 registered 13-Oct-1913 as a Grant from James Bishop to Alice Predam; Alice is listed as a widow on the deed where she takes title to the property.
  • Page 79 of Volume 127A - WA16144registered 24-Oct-1924 as a Grant from Alice Predam to Rosa A. Predam, Bessie M. Predam, Ruby M. Predam, Winifred H. Predam.
  • Volume 127B - WA59781 registered 25-Mar-1954 as a Grant from Ruby M. Predam, executrix of the Estate of Rosa A. Predam, to Bessie M. Predam, Ruby M. Predam, Winnifred Predam.
  • Volume 127B - WA70681 registered 26-Aug-1958as a Grant from Bessie M. Predam, Ruby M. Predam, Winnifred Predam to Luba Cholkan.
  • Volume 127B - WA87812 Discharge from the Estate of Bessie Predam, Estate of Winnifred Predam, Ruby M. Predam.
  • The Albany Avenue property is sold in 1958; we have yet to uncover any evidence of Ruby's death.

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    Rosa Alice Predam

    Rosa Alice Predam 1867-1953

    Rosa's will is registered in Toronto as GC85455. At the time she purchased the property at 33 Albany Ave. (with her sisters) in 1924 she was an accountant.

    Bessie Marion Predam

    Bessie Marion Predam. 1868-1960

    Bessie's will is registered in Toronto as GC118614. At the time she purchased the property at 33 Albany Ave. (with her sisters) in 1924 she was an accountant. The only point of interest in Bessie's will is a reference to her half interest in the property known as 598 St. Clair Ave. W. in Toronto. The remainder of the document details cash bequeaths to nephews Edward Harry Maughan, Alan Edward Lawrence Maughan (my grandfather) and John Howard Maughan (pre-deceased) as well as some un-related parties.

    The St. Clair Avenue property consists of Lots 109 and 110 Plan 1322 Wychwood, Brakendale and Dovercourt. The property was owned by Bessie and Rosa together. After their deaths, the property is sold to their nephew (my grandfather's brother) Edward Harry Maughan. He then sells the property in 1974 and takes back a mortgage which eventually goes into default after Edward's death. The property is then sold under power of sale in 1980.

    Eleanor Harriet Predam

    Eleanor Harriet (Predam) Maughan c.1871-1926
    Ruby Madeline Predam

    Winifred Howard Predam 1878-1959

    At the time she purchased the property at 33 Albany Ave. (with her sisters) in 1924 she was an secretary.

    Ruby Madeline Predam

    Ruby Madeline Predam 1882-unknown

    At the time she purchased the property at 33 Albany Ave. (with her sisters) in 1924 she was an secretary.

    Based on a review of the City of Toronto Directories from 1900 to 1969 (the years Ruby would have been 18+) we find following addresses and occupational information:

    • 1900 through 1903 - not listed.
    • 1901 - not listed.
    • 1902 - not listed.
    • 1904 - 71 Wellington Place with parents Edward and Alice and sisters Rosa and Bessie; music teacher.
    • 1905 - at both 71 Wellington Place and 4 Wellington Place with parents Edward and Alice and sisters Rosa and Bessie; music teacher.
    • 1906 - 4 Wellington Place with parents Edward and Alice and sisters Rosa and Bessie; music teacher.
    • 1907 - with mother Alice at 4 Wellington Place (now renumbered on Wellington St. W. west of Spadina); music teacher.
    • 1908 through - 376 Wellington St. W. with with widowed mother Alice and sisters Rosa and Bessie; music teacher.
    • 1924 through 1927 - no listing.
    • 1928 through 1929 - 33 Albany Ave. with widowed mother Alice and sisters Rosa and Bessie; clerk to the Assistant Provincial Secretary.
    • 1930 - no listing.
    • 1931 - 33 Albany Ave. with sisters Rosa and Bessie; clerk at the Provincial Parliament Buildings.
    • 1932 - no listing.
    • 1933 through 1936 - 33 Albany Ave. with sisters Rosa and Bessie; clerk in the Department of the Provincial Secretary.
    • 1937 through 1945 - 33 Albany Ave. with sisters Rosa, Bessie and Winifred; clerk in the Department of the Provincial Secretary.
    • 1958 - 33 Albany Ave. with sisters Bessie and Winifred; no occupation listed.
    • 1959 - 380 Lawrence Ave. W. with sisters Bessie and Winifred; no occupation listed.
    • 1960 - 380 Lawrence Ave. W. with sister Bessie; no occupation listed.
    • 1961 through 1968 - Suite 2, 598 St. Clair Ave W (nephew Edward lives in Suite 1); no occupation listed.
    • 1969 - no listing.