James Smith1

#11887, (c 1868 - 1946)
FatherThomas Smith1 (c 1828 - 1896)
MotherChristina McKinnon1 (bt 1825 - 1826 - 1904)
RelationshipGrandson of Angus McKinnon
Extended Family
ChartsAngus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen's children & grandchildren
Angus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen - 5 generations of descendants

Children of James Smith and Mary Jane Burns
  • Mary Burns Smith5
  • Kathleen McKinnon Smith 5 (1913 - 1972)
  • James Donald Smith5

Life Events

BirthJames Smith was born circa 1868 in Ontario.1
 
(with Parents) 1871 CensusJames appeared on the 1871 Census of Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 3 years old and born in Ontario.1 
(with Parents) 1881 CensusJames appeared on the 1881 Census of Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 13, born in Ontario, and attended school.2 
(with Parents) 1891 CensusHe appeared on the 1891 Census of Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. James was 23, born in Ontario, father born in Ireland, mother in Scotland, religion Canada Presbyterian, and was a Farmer.3 
1906 CensusSiblings Christina (age 44), James (38), Isabel (46), and Agnes (31) Smith appeared on the 1906 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 777 Winnipeg Avenue. Christina was listed as the head of household and they were all single and born in Ontario.4 
MarriageHe married Mary Jane Burns on 8 Jun 1910 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.5,6
 
1911 CensusSeveral of the Smith family appeared on the 1911 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 767 Winnipeg Avenue. The image is very difficult to read.
Agnes (47, born March 1864) was listed as the head of the household, followed by her sisters Isabella (50, Sept 1861) and Christina (49?, Dec? 1862). Recorded as lodgers were their brother James (3-, Aug 1880 [sic]) and his wife Mary (28, Nov 1882). All were born in Ontario and Presbyterian. The sisters were retired, James was a nursesen--- , and Mary was a teacher. There were also four other lodgers (three nurses and a stenographer.)7 
1911 CensusJ K and Mary B Smith appeared on the 1911 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 198 Langside. J K was 43, born in July 1867 in Ontario, of Scotch origin, occupation Traveller, earning $1500. Mary B was 34, born in July 1876 in Ontario, Scotch origin. With them were Mary's unmarried sister Annie Burns (32, nurse), as well as two roomers.8 
1916 CensusJames K and Mary Burns Smith appeared on the 1916 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 767 Winnipeg Avenue. They had 3 children, Mary Burns (4), Kathleen McKinnon (3), and James Donald (1). James was 49, born in Ontario, occupation Traveller for a Grain Company. Mary was 39, born in Ontario Also in the household were James' sisters Isabel (56, trained nurse, retired), Christena (54), and Agnes (52) as well as one lodger. Everyone was Presbyterian.9 
1921 CensusJames and Mary appeared on the 1921 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 767 Winnipeg Avenue. They owned their 7 room brick veneer home. James was 53, born in Ontario, parents born in Ireland, occupation Grain Elevator Inspector, earning $2000 the previous year. Mary was 44, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ontario. Their children were Donald (6), Mary (9), and Kathleen (8). Also in the household were James' unmarried sisters Agnes (57) and Christena (59). The family was Presbyterian.5 
DeathJames died on 20 Jan 1946 in Winnipeg.10
 
ObituaryHis obituary was published on 22 Jan 1946 in the Winnipeg Free Press.

James Smith, Formerly
With Flour Mill, Dies

James Smith, 78, of 767 Winnipeg avenue, former assistant superintendent of Purity Flour Mills, who retired in 1942, died Sunday, in Grace hospital. Born in Ontario, Mr Smith had resided in Winnipeg for 51(?) years. Prior to his position with the Purity Flour Mills, he was a traveller for the Northern Elevator company for ten years. Mr Smith had been an elder in St Paul's United church, and was a member of the North West Commercial Travellers association. He is survived by his widow Mary; one son and two daughters. The funeral service was held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in Clark-Leatherdale funeral chapel with burial in Brookside cemetery.10
 
ObituaryHis widow Mary Jane's obituary was published on 8 Aug 1960 in the Winnipeg Free Press.

MRS. MARY JANE SMITH, 84, formerly of 271 Morley Avenue, Suite 11, died Sunday in Winnipeg General Hospital. She was a member of the Women's Missionary Society of St Paul's United Church. She was the widow of James K Smith. Surviving are one son, James D; two daughters, Mrs K Priestly and Mrs J Campbell; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs Ada Thompson and Mrs Beatrice Hall and one brother, Alex Burns. Funeral service will be at 3:15 pm Wednesday in Mordue Brothers Funeral Home, Rev H Sangwine officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery.11
 
Last Edited2 Aug 2017

Citations

  1. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (28), Arran Township (e-3), page 50, family 167.
  2. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), Arran (b-2), Page 3.
  3. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (52), Arran Township (c-2), page 10.
  4. 1906 Census for Northwest Provinces. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg, SD 4G, Page 65.
  5. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg Centre, SD 17, Page 61.
  6. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. James Smith & Mary Jane Burns marriage, #1910-005510.
  7. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg City, SD 59, Page 17.
  8. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg City, SD 14, Page 1.
  9. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg Centre, SD 16, Page 12.
  10. Winnipeg Free Press, James Smith obituary, 22 January 1946, Page 10. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
  11. Winnipeg Free Press, Mrs Mary Jane Smith obituary, 8 August 1960, Page 7. Image viewed at FindMyPast.