Winston Churchill Graham1,2
#10778, (1909 - 1992)
| Father | Walter Graham1 (1867 - 1936) |
| Mother | Frances Annie Brookfield1 (1875 - 1968) |
| Relationship | 3rd great-grandson of James Graham |
| Charts | James Graham & Agnes Finlayson - collapsible 7-generation descendant chart |
Life Events | |
| Birth | Winston Churchill Graham was born on 6 Dec 1909 in Vancouver, British Columbia.1,3 |
| (with Parents) 1911 Census | Winston appeared on the 1911 Census of Vancouver, British Columbia with his parents. He was one year old and born in Dec 1909 in BC.1 |
| (with Parents) 1921 Census | Winston appeared on the 1921 Census of Vancouver, British Columbia with his parents. He was 11 years old, born in BC, and was a student.4 |
| Occupation | He joined the RCMP in 1932. His regimental number was 11877.3 |
| Voters' List | He appeared on the Federal voter's list in 1935 in Vancouver. He was one of a few dozen R.C.M.P. at 4900 Heather Street.5 |
| (Mentioned) Obituary | He was mentioned in his father Walter Graham's 1936 obituary but not by name. The obituary noted that Walter was survived by 4 daughters and 3 sons.6 |
| Marriage | Winston Churchill Graham married Helena Daley in 1939 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help church, Ottawa, Ontario.7,2 |
| Newspaper | Published 7 Dec 1939 in the Ottawa Citizen. Miss Helena Margaret Daley Is First Bride in New Church Miss Helena Margaret Daley had the honor of being the first bride to be married in Our Lady of Perpetual Help church since its opening. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Daley, was united in marriage to Mr Winston Churchill Graham of Ottawa, son of Mrs Graham of Vancouver and the late Dr Walter Graham, this morning at ten o'clock. Rev Father Patrick Mann officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Miss Phyllis McClement. Mr Lawrence Cullen attended the groom. A simply fashioned daytime frock of teal blue crepe was worn by the bride. A felt model hat in matching shade with a fur trim was worn and she wore navy blue accessories and a shoulder boquet of Talisman roses. The bride's attendant was wearing a royal blue crepe frock and a navy blue felt hat. Talisman roses in a shoulder corsage were worn. Mr and Mrs Graham left on a motor trip to Montreal after a reception held at the home of the bride's parents. For travelling the bride had chosen a black crepe frock, a black felt hat and a black caracul coat with a wolf trim. They will reside in Ottawa. Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs T Powers, Mrs Patrick Powers and Miss Rita McClement, Buckingham; Mrs Leblanc, Gatineau Mills.2 |
| Death | Corporal Winston Churchill Graham, RCMP, died on 2 Mar 1992 in Ottawa, Ontario.3 |
| Burial | Winston Churchill Graham was buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.7.jpg) Gravestone for Winston Churchill Graham Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa |
| Last Edited | 27 Jan 2014 |
Citations
- [S951] 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. British Columbia, Vancouver, ed45, page 13.
- [S2485] The Ottawa Citizen, Graham - Daley wedding announcement, 7 Dec 1939, page 27. Image viewed at Google news archives.
- [S2852] RCMP Graves Database. Online. Winston Churchill Graham. Database accessed 28 Nov 2013.
- [S2776] 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. British Columbia, Vancouver, SD 10, Ward 6, Page 1.
- [S2667] Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935–1980. R1003-6-3-E (RG113-B). Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Images viewed at Ancestry.com.
- [S523] Obituary of Dr Walter Graham in The Vancouver Province, 11 July 1936.
- [S2504] Photograph of the Winston C Graham & Helena Daley gravestone at Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, taken by Angie Garant, 24 April 2009. Photo viewed online.