John Kinnon MacGillivray1

#20604, (1856 - a 1938)
FatherArchibald McGillivray (c 1822 - 1890)
MotherAnn McKinnon2 (1827 - 1921)
RelationshipGrandson of Angus McKinnon
Extended Family
ChartsAngus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen's children & grandchildren
Angus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen - 5 generations of descendants

Child of John Kinnon MacGillivray and Helen Frances Braden

Life Events

CalledJohn Kinnon MacGillivray went by the name of (Rev) J K MacGillivray in many records. 
MigrationBruce County, Ontario --> Winnipeg, Manitoba --> Princeton --> Ontario --> Michigan --> Utah --> Massachusetts --> Pennsylvania --> Ontario
[these are the known stops, probably more].
 
BirthHe was born in Jun 1856 in Saugeen, Bruce County, Ontario.1,3
 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusJohn appeared on the 1861 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 5 years old (next birthday) and born in Upper Canada.4 
(with Parents) 1871 CensusJohn appeared on the 1871 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 14 years old, born in Ontario, and attended school.5 
(with Mother) 1891 CensusJohn appeared on the 1891 Census of Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario in the household of his mother Ann. He was 30, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, religion Presbyterian, and he was a Clergyman.6 
MarriageJohn Kinnon MacGillivray married Helen Frances Braden on 1 Sep 1891 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.7,8
 
ImmigrationJohn and Ellen immigrated to the United States, along with their son Calvin, between 1894 and 1896.7,3,9 
Biography
MacGillivray, John Kinnon, Box 414, Sault St. Marie, Mich.—Born, Sangeen [sic], Ontario, 1856; Teacher, ’74-82; In business, ’82-’83; Assistant Superintendent Education, Winnipeg, Manitoba, ’83-88; Manitoba University, B.A., ’87; Princeton University, M.A., ’90; Princeton Theological Seminary, ’91; Ordained, ’91, Presbytery of Bruce; Joined Presbytery of Lake Superior, ’95; Missionary Gore Bay, Ontario, ’91-93; Missionary Tarbutt, Ontario, ’93-95; S.S. and Pastor 1st Church, Ontonagon, Michigan, ’95-96; Pastor at Large Presbytery of Lake Superior, ’96--; Secretary Presbytery of Algona, 3 ½ yrs; Secretary Presbytery of Lake Superior, 2 yrs.
[abbreviations have been expanded; S.S. is likely sabbath-school]1
 
NaturalizationThe McGillivrays were naturalized in 1900.9 
1900 CensusJohn K and Nellie F MacGillivray appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Southfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. John K MacGillivray was born in June 1856 in Canada, was age 43, married 10 years, parents born in Scotland, and was a clergyman. He immigrated in 1896, as did his wife and son, and rented his home. Nellie F was born Feb 1869 in Canada, age 31, married 10 years, the mother of one child, still living, and her parents were born in Canada. With them was their son Calvin Ray, age 7.3 
1910 CensusJohn K and Nellie F MacGillivray appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Ferron Town, Emery County, Utah, enumerated 25 Apr 1910. John K was 50, married once, for 18 years, born in Canada, parents born in Scotland, immigrated in 1895, occupation Minister of the Gospel, and rented his house. Nellie F was 40, first marriage, 18 years, has had 3 children, one of whom was still living, born in Canada, parents born in Canada, immigrated in 1895, and was teaching school. Their son Calvin R, 17, also taught school.7 
1920 CensusJohn K and Nellie F MacGillivray appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at 15 Lexington Avenue. John K was age 62, born in Canada, parents born in Scotland, and was a missionary working in a Sunday School. Nellie F was 50, born in Canada, her parents were born in Canada and she was a stenographer. They immigrated in 1894 and naturalized in 1900. They rented their home.9 
Newspaper Published 8 Dec 1923.
Ayer Church Notes - Dr. J.K. MacGillivray, secretary of the Massachusetts Presbyterian Sunday School association, will address the people of the community at 7 o'clock Sunday evening.10
 
1930 CensusJohn K and Nella F MacGillivray appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Polk, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at Erie Street. John was 73, born in Canada, parents born in Scotland, first married at 34, and was a Presbyterian Church minister. Nellie was 61, married at 22, and born in Canada. They immigrated in 1894, were naturalized, and rented their home for $30/month.11 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Alexander James McGillivray's 1938 obituary as brother Rev. J.K. MacGillivray of Ashfield, Ontario.2 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Alexander McGillivray's 1938 obituary as cousin Rev J.K. McGillivray of the Ashfield manse, Lucknow, who conducted the funeral service for Alexander.12 
DeathJohn died after 18 Mar 1938.12
 
Research Note There was another John Macgillivary, clergyman in Ontario. He was the son of Archibald Macgillivary & Sarah McKinn--- and married Janet Somverville Telfer in 1893 in Toronto.13 
Last Edited20 Oct 2012

Citations

  1. Edgar Sutton Robinson, editor, The Ministerial Directory of the Ministers in The Presbyterian Church in the United States (Cincinnati, Ohio: Armstrong & Fillmore, 1898), viewed on Google Books.
  2. E-mails from Ida King to Jennifer Kolthammer, "transcription of Rev A.J. MacGillivary obituary."
  3. Online image of the 1900 Federal Census for United States (Heritage Quest, www.heritagequest.com), Michigan, Oakland County, Southfield Twp, Series T623, Roll 735, page 274.
  4. 1861 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Canada West, Bruce County, Saugeen Township, Page 2.
  5. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (28), Saugeen Township (b-2), page 18.
  6. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (52), Port Elgin Village (i), page 27.
  7. Online image of the 1910 Federal Census for United States (Heritage Quest, www.heritagequest.com), Utah, Emery County, Ferron Pct, Series T624, Roll 1603, page 53.
  8. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. John Kinnon Macgillvray & Helen Frances Braden marriage, 1891, #001309.
  9. Online image of the 1920 Federal Census for United States (Heritage Quest, <www.heritagequest.com>), Massachusetts, Middlesex County, 6-WD Somerville, Series T625, Roll 718, page 267.
  10. The Fitchburg Sentinel (Massachusetts), 8 Dec 1923, page 12. image online at Ancestry.com's historical newspaper collection.
  11. 1930 Federal Census for United States, Pennsylvania, Venango County, Polk, ED 37, Page 4B. Image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  12. E-mails from Ida King to Jennifer Kolthammer, "transcription of Alexander McGillivray obituary."
  13. Ontario Marriage Registration. MacGillivary/Telfer, #014997-93.