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<u>Mr. & Mrs. Jack Learmouth</u> This is Duane Brandow and Joanne Vamos interviewing Mr. and Mrs. Jack Learmouth at their home in Oakland, Ontario on June 25th, 1980. Duane. Mr. Learmouth, could you tell me where you were born and when you were born? Mr. L: Well, that's December llth, 1904 and it was in Norfolk County. Does that make any difference really? Duane: No. Mr. L: As I say, I'm not a native of Brant. Duane: Mrs. Learmouth, could you answer the same question? Mrs. L. Yes. I was born November 9, 1910 and in Brant County just down by the next mill. Duane: Mr. Learnbuth would you be able um, tell me any thing about the event of your birth. that your mother or someone has said? Mr. L: I was there, but that's all I know about it. (laughs) What for instance do you want to know? I think I was born at home in those days. That's 75 years ago, I guess. That's about all I can tell you. Duane: Could you toll us anything? Mrs. L: I haven't a clue whether I was born morning, noon or night. I don't know why I don't know. But I was born at home. And I had a midwife. I know that much. But other than that(chuckles) I don't remember. Duane: Mr. Learmouth, could you tell me about your brothers and sisters? Your family? Mr. L: Oh, I have one brother two years younger than I am. Duane: What's his name? Mr. L: Jim. Duane: And could you tell me about your mom and dad and your grandparents ?