Mar. 25,, 1862:: Patrick is born in Peterborough,, Ontario. He is the last of 4 children born to Patrick Rudkins and Margaret Maher,, 2 boys and 2 girls.

1871 Canada Census,, Peterborough:: Lists Patrick,, A08,, living in the home of his parents,, Patrick,, A36,, and Margaret,, A37,, together with 3 siblings:: Mary,, A14,, William,, A12,, and Cathrane,, A10.

May 20,, 1876( or 1877):: Oldest sister Mary dies at the age of 19 yrs. Patrick is 13 yrs. old.

Aug. 30,, 1879:: Father,, Patrick Rudkins,, dies at the age of 48 yrs.

1881 Canada Census,, Peterboro:: Lists Patrick,, A18,, living in the home of his mother Margaret,, widow,, A48,, together with 2 siblings:: William,, A21,, and Cathrine,, A19. There is also an Ellen Gorman,, A50,, residing in the home. We learn on next census she is the sister of his mother(aunt).

Apr. 23,, 1893:: Father Rudkins dies in Peterborough,, Ontario. He is buried in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Cemetery.