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John Richard Groat

John Richard Groat

Posted: 28 Dec 2012 6:27AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Groat, LaForge, Manning
I am looking for any information on my grandfather who I believe to be John Richard Groat, born in 1917, and died Nov 6, 1990 and is buried at Fishterton/Rundle Cemetary near his home at Mulhurst Bay, Alberta. His wife was Helen, born 1920, died Dec 29, 1976.

He married my grandmother, Rachel LaForge sometime around 1947, and produced my father. Shortly after the couple separated. He was never a part of my father's life. My Dad never forgave him, and thus little to nothing is known about my grandfather other than his first and last name. My father later changed his name to Manning after his step father.

John was a trucker, and the few records I can find for John Richard say he was a trucker and later a dispatcher. It seems he moved around Alberta a fair bit.

Re: John Richard Groat

Posted: 3 Jun 2015 10:09PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Groat Taylor
I have since found out that my grandfather was born John Richard Taylor and was adopted by Adelaide Groat four days after birth. His mother, Mary Ann Taylor died in childbirth. His father was Alfred Groat. I cannot find any information on these people. If you know anything about them I would love to hear from you.
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