Isabella Georgina McKenzie1

#563, (1880 - )
FatherDuncan M McKenzie1 (1835 - 1907)
MotherElizabeth Inkster1 (c 1845 - 1892)
RelationshipGranddaughter of William Inkster
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of John Inkster & Abigail Marion
Elizabeth Inkster & Duncan M McKenzie descendants

Child of Isabella Georgina McKenzie and Archibald Gillespie Cameron
  • Margaret Elizabeth Cameron8 (1912 - 1996)

Life Events

BirthIsabella Georgina McKenzie was born on 14 Jul 1880 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Details from registration: daughter of Duncan McKenzie & Elizabeth Inkster, Registered 16 July 1880 by her father, a farmer on the 5th Concession Bruce.1 
(with Parents) 1881 CensusIsabella appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 9 months old and born in July in Ontario.2 
(with Parents) 1891 CensusGeorgina appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 11, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ontario, and religion Canada Presbyterian.3 
(Mentioned) Passenger ListGeorgie McKenzie of Marmora was mentioned as a contact on a Detroit border crossing card for her brother Magnus Herbert McKenzie on 12 Nov 1909.4 
MarriageIsabella Georgina McKenzie married Archibald Gillespie Cameron on 11 Jan 1911 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.5,6
 
1911 CensusArchibald G and Isabella Cameron appeared on the 1911 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 434 Furby Street, Suite 3. Archibald was 32, born in March 1879 in Scotland, immigrated in 1901, and was employed as a draftsman in an iron works. He worked 52 weeks at 40 hours/week for $1080. He held $1000 of life insurance, costing $26. Isabella was born in Ontario in July 1881 and was 29. They were Presbyterian.7 
1916 CensusA G and Georgianna Cameron appeared on the 1916 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 573? Ellice Avenue, enumerated 1 Jun 1916. A G was 36, born in Scotland, immigrated in 1885, and was a draughtsman in steel (?). Georgianna was 35, born in Ontario. They had one daughter, Margaret E (age 3, born in Manitoba). The family was Presbyterian.8 
1921 CensusArchibald G and Georgina I Cameron appeared on the 1921 Census of Toronto, Ontario, over 389 Roncevalles Avenue. They rented for $65 per month and occupied 5 rooms. The owner also lived at this address. Archibald was 41, born in Scotland, parents born in Scotland, immigrated in 1883. He was a draughtsman for the railway, earning $2220. Georgina was 39, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Canada. They had one daughter, Margaret, age 9. The family's religion was recorded as Bible Student.9 
(Heir) WillShe was named an heir in the will of Isabella Fidlar dated 22 Jan 1925. The will included the phrase, "to my niece Georgia Cameron of Toronto, Ontario the sum of One thousand Dollars."10 
(Mentioned) ObituaryShe was mentioned in her aunt Isabella Fidlar's April 1927 obituary. It noted that Mrs Isabella Fidlar was living with her niece Mrs A G Cameron in Toronto at the time of her death. Her remains were accompanied to Port Elgin by Mr and Mrs Cameron and their daughter Margaret.11 
Research Note Mrs A. G. Cameron
15 Roblock Ave., Toronto, Ontario

Age:- 56 years
Dr:- Dr S. Sommacal, Toronto, Ontario
Diagnosis:- Cancer of left kidney, diverticulitis.
Remarks:-
Patient examined at Western Hospital, Toronto by eight of nine doctors, also examined at Lockwood Clinic, Toronto,- patient had all kinds of X-rays, has had no radium, no operations, in very nervous condition, diverticulitis.

Letter written to Dr Emma M. Carson of Los Angeles
Craig-na-Cullah Cottage
Haliburton, Ont., Can.
18/8/37

Dr E. M. Carson, M.D.
Hotel Hayward,
Los Angeles City, USA

Dear Dr Carson,
I take pleasure in giving you briefly - statement of my condition before and after taking treatment (8 so far) from Rene M. Caisse of Bracebridge.
Intestinal trouble for years. The whole area from rectum to throat being affected. Four years ago expelled waste of Colon with best of care, advice and diet. I got through another year. In Sept three years ago, I entered the Lockwood Clinic, Toronto. After X-ray and several consultations, they told me I had cancer of left (to ast.) kidney, and if not operated upon that within six months it would be too late. My experience seemed to tell me that my chief trouble was at the rectum in colon and bowel. I sought further advice and was sent to the Western Hospital, Toronto. After many X-rays and consultations - time for my operation was set. (They partially agreeing with the diagnosis of the Lockwood Clinic) but I was then in such a condition that my husband refused and took me home (I didn't care). I took the grape cure, other diets along with osteopathic treatments until June 1st this year. I told the osteopath who was treating me that I was discouraged and that this sack in bowel was emptying about every three to four weeks - mucous, orange colored substance etc. He advised me to see Miss Caisse of Bracebridge. After my first treatment this sack in bowel really did empty itself and had not refilled. I have also passed broken growth resembling pieces of sponge, also just before my seventh treatment, I suffered great distress and soreness over my lower abdomen. I then passed scrub-like piece with much ropy colitis substance attached. There is a constant slueing away of broken down tissue and Ah, I am feeling so much better and have enjoyed this summer more than any in years. I am so happy to be feeling better and will certainly continue my treatments. I would do anything if other poor sufferers could have the help I believe Nurse Caisse can give them.

Yours very sincerely, Isabel Cameron

Letter written to Dr B. T. Mc Ghie by Mrs Cameron
15 Roblock Avenue,
Toronto, Ont. 19/1/38

Dr B. T. McGhie, Deputy Minister of Health. Whitney Building, Queens Park, Toronto, Ont.

Dear Sir:
I am a patient taking treatment from Nurse Rene Caisse of Bracebridge, Ont. In the fall of 1935 my case was diagnosed as Cancer of the kidney by the Lockwood Clinic, Toronto and was told that in six months it would be too late to operate. A little later at the Western Hospital, after examination. X-rays etc. by three Doctors, an operation was urged. We decided otherwise and my husband took me home. I managed to get along somehow with the help of Diet, Naturopathic and Osteopathic treatments.
I was advised to go to Bracebridge in June 1937 and see Miss Caisse. I am so much improved that I have every expectation of a complete cure. My own experiences and my observation of others taking the same treatment and my conversations with them convinces me that Miss Caisse possesses a remedy of inestimable value to cancer sufferers.
I trust that what I have told you of my experience will help you to use your influence toward securing recognition for Miss Caisse when this subject comes up for consideration in the Legislature.

Respectfully yours
G. Isabel Cameron.5 
Last Edited25 Jun 2014

Citations

  1. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Isabella Georgina McKenzie, #002013-80.
  2. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), Bruce Township (a-1), page 61.
  3. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-2), page 4.
  4. Border Crossings: from Canada to U.S., 1895-1956, images (www.ancestry.com) "Magnus H McKenzie, Detroit, 1909."
  5. http://www.whale.to/cancer/caisse1.html#Cameron
  6. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Archibald Gillespie Cameron & Isabella Georgina Mackenzie, 1911.
  7. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg City (24), Subdistrict 53, Page 12.
  8. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg Centre (21), ED 13, Page 35.
  9. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Parkdale, SD 36, Page 1.
  10. Last Will and Testament of Isabella Fidlar of Toronto, Ontario, 22 January 1925. Typescript copy in the possession of Sharon Hoskyn.
  11. Obituary of Mrs Isabella Fidlar. Undated newspaper clipping in the possession of Sharon Hoskyn.