Walter McMahon1

#20917, (1852 - 1935)
Extended Family
ChartsHector McLean & Mary McGillivray's children & grandchildren
Hector McLean & Mary McGillivray - 5 generations of descendants

Children of Walter McMahon and Mary Jane Smith

Life Events

BirthWalter McMahon was born on 25 Dec 1852 in Ontario.2
 
MarriageHe married Mary Jane Smith on 23 May 1874 in Richmond Hill, York County, Ontario, Canada.
Information from registration: Walter McMahon, 21, residence Vaughan, born Canada, bachelor, farmer, Presbyterian, son of James McMahon & Mary Ann Tunnett McMahon;
Mary Smith, 21, residence Vaughan, born Vaughan, spinster, Presbyterian, daughter of George Smith & Flora McLean.
Witnesses were John Palmer of Richmondhill and Sarah Smith of Vaughan. Married by Rev James Dick.1 
1881 CensusWalter and Mary J McMahon appeared on the 1881 Census of Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario. Walter was 28, of Irish origin, and a labourer. Mary was 28 and of English origin. Both were born in Ontario and Presbyterian. Their children were James (6), Charles (3), Mary A (2), and Elizabeth (born in December). The family was enumerated next to Mary's brother George and his wife.3 
1891 CensusWalter and Mary appeared on the 1891 Census of Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario. Walter was 37, born in Ontario, parents born in Ireland, and was a farmer. Mary was 38, born in Ontario, as were her parents. The family was Presbyterian and could read & write. Their children were James (16), Charles (13), Mary (12), Elizabeth (9), Susan (6), Flora (4), Catherine (3), and Walter (2.)4 
1901 CensusWalter and Mary appeared on the 1901 Census of Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario. Walter was 48, born 25 Dec 1852 in Ontario, of Irish origin, Presbyterian, and a labourer. Mary was 48, born 1 April 1852 in Ontario, of English origin. Their children at home were Kate (14), Sarah (7), and Allen (4.)2 
1911 CensusWalter and Mary appeared on the 1911 Census of Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, at Lot 20 Concession 4. Walter was 58, born in December 1852 in Ontario, Irish, Presbyterian, and was a labourer drawing milk. He worked 40 weeks in the previous year at 70 hours per week for $380. Mary was 56, born in April 1855 in Ontario, and was Scotch. Their son Allen was 14 and attended school.5 
1921 CensusWalter and Mary appeared on the 1921 Census of Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario. They rented their residence. Walter was 68, born in Ontario, parents born in Ireland, occupation shoemaker doing repairs on his own account. Mary was 68, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother in Scotland. They were Presbyterian.6 
DeathWalter died on 26 Jul 1935 in 812 Manning Avenue, Toronto, York County, Ontario.
Details from certificate: James Walter McMahon, Irish, widowed, born in Canada, date of birth: December, age 82, farmer, lived at place of death 3 months, father James McMahon, mother Ann Plunket, both born in Ireland. The informant was his daughter Elizabeth Hiett of 812 Manning Avenue. Burial in Maple, Ontario July 28th.7 
Last Edited30 Aug 2014

Citations

  1. Ontario Marriage Registration. McMahon/Smith, #011207-74.
  2. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York West (131), Vaughan (i-4), page 5.
  3. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York West (136), Vaughan (e-3), page 5.
  4. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York West (132), Vaughan (e-4), page 34 & 35.
  5. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York Centre (136), Vaughan (29), page 13.
  6. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York West, SD 12, Page 2.
  7. Ontario Death Registration. James Walter McMahon, #005197-35.
  8. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Elizabeth McMahon, #041160-83.
  9. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Susan McMahon, #041195-83.
  10. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Catherine McMahon, #040846-88.
  11. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Sarah Ellen McMann, #039660-93.
  12. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. John Allen McMahon, #.