Magnus Herbert McKenzie1

#942, (1886 - )
FatherDuncan M McKenzie1 (1835 - 1907)
MotherElizabeth Inkster1 (c 1845 - 1892)
RelationshipGrandson of William Inkster
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of John Inkster & Abigail Marion
Elizabeth Inkster & Duncan M McKenzie descendants

Life Events

BirthMagnus Herbert McKenzie was born on 7 Aug 1886 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from register: parents Duncan McKenzie & Elizabeth Inkster, informant was his father, Farmer 5th Concession Bruce, registered 18 Aug1886.1 
(with Parents) 1891 CensusMagnus appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 5, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ontario, and religion Canada Presbyterian.2 
(with Father) 1901 CensusMagnus McKenzie appeared on the 1901 Census of Tiverton, Bruce County, Ontario in the household of his father Duncan M McKenzie. He was 14, born July 17, 1886 in Ontario and was a printer's apprentice, earning $80 for 12 months labour at home (as opposed to a factory).3 
Passenger ListMagnus H McKenzie was listed on a Detroit border crossing card dated 12 Nov 1909 Information recorded: age 23, printer, single, Scotch origin, Canadian, residence Toronto, contact sister Georgie McKenzie of Marmora Ontario, destination Chicago, passage paid by self, carrying $38, was in New York from 1905-1907, departing Apr 1907, 5' 9", fair complexion, lt brown hair, blue eyes, born in Tiverton ontario, traveling on the CPR.4 
Residence-Moved On 1 Jan 1910, Magnus Herbert McKenzie moved to Toronto.5 
MarriageHe married Mabel Isabelle Murdock on 14 Nov 1912 in Trinity Rectory, Toronto, York County, Ontario.
Information from the marriage certificate: Magnus Herbert McKenzie, 26, residence 170 Broadview Ave, born in Tiverton Ont, bachelor, Printer, Presbyterian, father Duncan McKenzie, mother Elizabeth Inkster;
Mabel Isabelle Murdock, 22, residence 171 Broadview Ave, born Lindsay Ont, spinster, Church of England, father James Murdock, mother Isabelle McArthur. Witnesses were G.L. Dixon and Annie McCannes both of 417 King E, the address of the Anglican rectory.5 
Passenger ListMagnus H McKenzie was listed on a Montreal border crossing card dated Oct 1922 The card was difficult to read. He was 35, married, a painter, resident of Canada, nearest relative in Canada wife Florence in Montreal, destination Chicago, carrying $50, 3 previous trips to the US, returned to Canada from Ohio in November 1912.6 
Last Edited25 Jun 2014

Citations

  1. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Magnus Herbert McKenzie, #003649-86.
  2. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-2), page 4.
  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. Border Crossings: from Canada to U.S., 1895-1956, images (www.ancestry.com) "Magnus H McKenzie, Detroit, 1909."
  5. Marriage Registrations of Ontario, 1857-1928. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. McKenzie/Murdock, #029656-12.
  6. Border Crossings: from Canada to U.S., 1895-1956, images (www.ancestry.com) "Magnus H McKenzie, Montreal, 1922."