David Allen Fair1

#1270, (1883 - 1971)
FatherDavid Fair1,2 (1862 - 1936)
MotherChristina McLean2 (1865 - 1946)
RelationshipGreat-grandson of Hector McLean
Extended Family
ChartsHector McLean & Mary McGillivray - 5 generations of descendants

Life Events

BirthDavid Allen Fair was born on 8 Aug 1883 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Info from register: son of David Fair & Teaney Fair, father a farmer, informant father of child, registered 10 Dec 1883.1 
(with Parents) 1891 CensusDavid Allen appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was age 7, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, and religion Presbyterian.3 
(with Parents) 1911 CensusDavid appeared on the 1911 Census of Victoria, British Columbia with his parents. He was 26, born Aug 1885 in Ontario, and was a house carpenter like his father working 40 weeks at 48 hours/week for $1200.4 
MarriageHe married Maggie Brown McConnell on 25 Sep 1912 in 1623 Amphion St, Victoria, British Columbia.
Information from certificate: David Allen Fair, 28, residence Victoria, born Paisley Ont, bachelor, Presbyterian, Contractor, father David Fair, mother Christina McLean;
Maggie Brown McConnell, 24, residence Victoria, born Hamilton, spinster, Presbyterian, father James Henry McConnell, mother Mary Elizabeth Douglas.
Witnesses were Joseph H Grant, Victoria & Anne J McConnell, Victoria. Married by Rev R A McConnell by licence, marriage took place at the home of Jas H McConnell.2 
Newspaper

The residence of Mr and Mrs J H McConnell, 123 Amphion street, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday, when their second daughter, Margaret, was united in marriage to D A Fair, eldest son of Mr and Mrs D Fair, Camosun street. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a gown of white satin and carried a shower bouquet of briday [sic] roses and carnations. She was attended by her sister Annie, who was becomingly dressed in pink satin carrying a bouquet of pale pink carnations. The groom was supported by J Grant. Miss Della Fair played the wedding march. The groom's gift to the bride was a pearl necklace, to the bridesmaid, pearl ring, and to the groomsman gold cuff links. After a dainty wedding breakfast, served in the dining-room, which was decorated with smilax and white carnations, Mr and Mrs D Fair left on the 4.30 boat for Seattle, Portland and Vancouver amid showers of rice. The bride's travelling costume was a navy blue tailored suit, hat of black velvet and white willow plumes. On their return they will reside at their new home, 1617 Camosun street. The young couple received many beautiful wedding gifts, showing the esteem in which they are held.5
 
Residence In 1920, David Allen Fair lived in 1615 Camosun, Victoria, British Columbia, and the directory listing reads David contr, homeowner; also at address was Della F bkpr BC Phone Co.6 
(Informant) DeathHe registered the 1936 death of David Fair. He was recorded as son David Fair of 1623 Amphion Street.7 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in David Fair's 1936 obituary as son David of 1623 Amphion Street.8 
(Informant) DeathSon David Allan Fair of 1558 Yale Street registered the 1946 death of Christina Fair.9 
DeathDavid died on 19 Oct 1971 in Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia.
Information from registration: 5 days in hospital, 70 years in BC, residence 1558 Yale Street, Victoria BC, male, Canadian, white, widowed, born Paisley, Ontario on Aug 8, 1882, age 89, carpenter last worked 19 years ago, worked in this occupation 50 years, wife Margart Brown, father David Fair, mother Christina McLean, both born Canada; informant: James 19 Oct 1971 Fair, 2121 Marne St, Victoria.10 
BurialHe was buried on 22 Oct 1971 in Hatley Memorial Gardens, Victoria, British Columbia.10 
Last Edited3 Mar 2017

Citations

  1. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. David Allen Fair, #002653-83.
  2. British Columbia Marriage Registration. Fair/McConnell, #12-09-022331.
  3. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 8.
  4. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. British Columbia, Victoria (13), subdistrict a-8, page 10.
  5. Victoria [British Columbia] Times. Newspaper clippings of births, marriages and deaths. City of Victoria Archives, British Columbia, Canada. Image viewed at FamilySearch, D A Fair & Margaret wedding, 28 September 1912, Page 10.
  6. Henderson's Victoria Directory, 1920 (Heritage Quest online, digitized).
  7. British Columbia Death Registration. David Fair, #1936-09-510610.
  8. Obituary of David Fair in Victoria Daily Times, 10, 11, 12 Feb 1936.
  9. British Columbia Death Registration. Christina Fair, #1946-09-011590.
  10. British Columbia Death Registration. David Allan Fair, #71-09-015902.