Brief Life History of Lila
When Lila Empey was born in 1878, in Ontario, Canada, her father, Charles Aaron Empey, was 69 and her mother, Catherine Mc Millan, was 63.
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Family Time Line
Charles Aaron Empey
1809–1901
Catherine Mc Millan
1815–1899
Charlotte Empey
1840–1903
William George Empey
1847–1932
Charles Empey
1860–
Lila Empey
1878–
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Parents and Siblings
1809–1901 Male
1815–1899 Female
Siblings (4)
1840–1903 Female
1847–1932 Male
1860– Male
1878– Female
World Events (3)
1883 · Mining Boom
Age 5
In 1883, there was a mining boom in Northern Ontario when mineral deposits were found near Sudbury. Thomas Flanagan was the blacksmith for the Canadian Pacific Railway that noticed the deposits in the river.
1886 · First Workmen's Comp Act
Age 8
In 1886, Ontario passed its first Workmen's Compensation Act. This was in response to the number of railway workers that were being injured.
1982
Age 104
Canada Act is passed. The United Kingdom transfers final legal powers over Canada. The country adopts its new constitution, which includes a charter of rights.
Name Meaning
English (London): variant of Impey .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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