Duncan M McKenzie1

#658, (1835 - 1907)
FatherMurdoch McKenzie1
MotherIsabella (-?-)2,1
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of John Inkster & Abigail Marion
Elizabeth Inkster & Duncan M McKenzie descendants

Children of Duncan M McKenzie and Elizabeth Inkster

Life Events

BirthDuncan M McKenzie was born on 8 Jun 1835 in Scotland.3,1
 
Research Note There is a baptism in Ross & Cromarty that fits.4 
ImmigrationHe immigrated to Canada in 1858.3 
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Inkster, daughter of William Inkster and Elizabeth O'Donnell, on 24 Sep 1878 in Underwood, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from the marriage certificate: Duncan McKenzie, 41, residence Bruce, born Scotland, bachelor, farmer, Presbyterian, son of Murdoch & Isabella McKenzie;
Elizabeth Inkster, 31, residence Bruce, born Ontario, spinster, Presbyterian, daughter of William Inkster & Elizabeth McDonald [sic];
The witnesses were Keith Webster of Derby & Isabella Inkster of Bruce.1 
Residence Duncan M McKenzie lived in Lot 4, Concession 5, Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.2 
1881 CensusDuncan and Elizabeth McKensy [sic] appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Duncan was 45, born in Scotland, a farmer, Presbyterian. Elizabeth was 33, born in Ontario, of Scotch origin, and Presbyterian. They had one child, Isabella, 9 months old and born in July.5 
1891 CensusDuncan and Elizabeth McKenzie appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. The McKenzie family lived with Elizabeth's brother William Inkster and his family in a 2 story stone house with 10 rooms. Duncan was 56, born in Scotland, parents born in Scotland, religion Canada Presbyterian, and was a Farmer. Elizabeth was 48, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ireland, and religion Canada Presbyterian. They could all read and write.6 
(Widowed) DeathHis wife Elizabeth died on 10 Jul 1892.7
Elizabeth McKenzie
Death Certificate, 1892
1901 CensusDuncan M McKenzie appeared on the 1901 Census of Tiverton, Bruce County, Ontario, at 11 Hill Street. Duncan was 65 years old, born in Scotland June 8, 1835, and immigrated in 1858. He was a retired farmer who earned $183, of Scotch origin, Presbyterian, and his mother tongue was Gaelic. With him were his sons Duncan M (17, labourer) and Magnus (14, printer apprentice). They leased 2/5 acre with 2 lots, a 5 room wooden house and 1 outbuilding.3 
DeathDuncan died on 22 May 1907 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from the register: Duncan M, age 72, residence 11 Mill St, Retired Farmer, married, born Scotland, Presbyterian, died of Brights Disease, duration 6 months, registered by Morin McKenzie on May 22, 1907.8 
Research Note He was noted as married on his death registration, but there is no marriage in the Ontario index.8 
BurialHe was buried in Baie de Dore Cemetery, Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.9 
Last Edited17 Jan 2010

Citations

  1. Marriage Registrations of Ontario, 1857-1928. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. McKenzie/Inkster, #001543-78.
  2. The Bruce Township Historical Society, Bruce Township Tales and Trails from early days to 1983 (Ontario: The Bruce Township Historical Society, 1997), FHL fiche #6087691.
  3. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Tiverton (i), page 6, line 30.
  4. Website International Genealogical Index, parish register extraction (www.familysearch.org).
  5. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), Bruce Township (a-1), page 61.
  6. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-2), page 4.
  7. Death Registrations of Ontario, 1869-1938. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Elizabeth McKenzie, #001906-92.
  8. Death Registrations of Ontario, 1869-1938. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Duncan M McKenzie, #007428-07.
  9. Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "30 Jan 1997."
  10. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Isabella Georgina McKenzie, #002013-80.
  11. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Duncan Marnes McKenzie, #003112-83.
  12. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Magnus Herbert McKenzie, #003649-86.