Mary McGillivray1

#14488, (c 1865 - )
FatherArchibald McGillivray1 (c 1822 - 1890)
MotherAnn McKinnon1 (1827 - 1921)
RelationshipGranddaughter of Angus McKinnon
Extended Family
ChartsAngus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen's children & grandchildren
Angus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen - 5 generations of descendants

Life Events

BirthMary McGillivray was born circa 1865 in Ontario.1
 
(with Mother) 1891 CensusMary appeared on the 1891 Census of Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario in the household of her mother Ann. She was 28, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, and religion Presbyterian. She was tallied as a wage earner but no occupation was noted.2 
ImmigrationMary McGillivray immigrated to the United States in 1895.3 
(Other) 1900 CensusMary McGilvray appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. She was with her sisters Jessie, Kate, and Isabell. Mary was 33, born May 1867 in Canada, parents born in Scotland, had been in the US 14 years and was a dressmaker.4 
MarriageShe married Sylvester Hadley Stuart on 7 Sep 1909 in Windsor, Essex County, Ontario.
Information from registration: Sylvester H Stuart, Farmer, bachelor, 46, Presbyterian, residence Comber Ont, s/o Daniel Stuart Farmer & Catherine Fraser; Mary McGillivray, spinster, 44, Presbyterian, residence Detroit, d/o Archibald McGillivray & Ann McKinnon; by License, witnesses were Edward H Pence of Michigan, Lilla J McGillivray of Toronto; married by [her brother] A.H. McGillivray of Toronto.1 
1911 CensusSilvester and Mary appeared on the 1911 Census of Tilbury Township, Essex County, Ontario, at Lot 11 Con 4. Silvester was age 51, born Aug 1859 in Ontario, Scotch, Presbyterian and was a farmer who could speak English and French. Mary was 45, born in May 1866 and was a Scotch Presbyterian. She spoke English and Gaelic. Also there were Sylvester's father and brother.5 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband Sylvester died on 3 May 1913.6 
1920 CensusMary Stuart appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at 643 14th Ave. In the household were her single sisters Belle & Jessie MacGillivray, cousin John A McGillivray, lodger Edna McGillivray [appears to be John's wife], lodger James Gilchrist [cousin], and lodger Christina Watt age 20 born Scotland. Mary was 56, a widow, birthplace Canada, immigrated in 1875 [sic], and she worked as a saleslady in a fur store.7 
(Mentioned) ObituaryShe was mentioned in Alexander James McGillivray's 1938 obituary as sister Mrs. Mary Stuart of Detroit.8 
Last Edited7 Sep 2013

Citations

  1. Ontario Marriage Registration. Stuart/McGillivray, #008671-09.
  2. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (52), Port Elgin Village (i), page 27.
  3. Online image of the 1920 Federal Census for United States (Heritage Quest, <www.heritagequest.com>), Michigan, Wayne Co, 10-WD Detroit, ed304 sheet 3B.
  4. Online image of the 1900 Federal Census for United States (Heritage Quest, www.heritagequest.com), Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit 4-WD, ed36, sheet 9A.
  5. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Essex South (68), Tilbury North (35), page 9.
  6. Ontario Death Registration. Sylvester Hadley Stuart, #013475-13.
  7. United States 1920 Federal Census, Michigan, Wayne County, 10-WD Detroit, ED 304, Page 3B.
  8. E-mails from Ida King to Jennifer Kolthammer, "transcription of Rev A.J. MacGillivary obituary."