John Francis McLean1,2

#25952, (c 1867 - 1942)
FatherDuncan McLean3 (c 1823 - 1906)
MotherMary Ann Schell4 (c 1829 - )
RelationshipGrandson of Hector McLean
Extended Family
ChartsHector McLean & Mary McGillivray's children & grandchildren
Hector McLean & Mary McGillivray - 5 generations of descendants

Child of John Francis McLean and Margaret Hood Ross
  • Gordon Aubrey McLean 1

Life Events

BirthJohn Francis McLean was born circa 1867 in Ontario.4
 
(with Parents) 1871 CensusJohn appeared on the 1871 Census of Markham Township, York County, Ontario with his parents. He was 4 years old and born in Ontario.4 
(with Father) 1881 CensusJohn F appeared on the 1881 Census of Richmond Hill, York County, Ontario in the household of his widowed father. He was 14, a student, and born in Ontario.5 
MarriageHe married Margaret Hood Ross on 25 Apr 1894 in Glen Huron, Nottawasaga Township, Simcoe County, Ontario.
Details from the registration: John F McLean, age 32 [sic], residence Nottawasaga, birthplace Canada, bachelor, farmer, Methodist, parents Duncan and Mary Ann McLean;
Margaret H Ross, 21, residence Nottawasaga, birthplace Canada, spinster, Methodist, parents Donald and Margaret Ross;
They were married by Rev James A Long of Singhampton and the witnesses were John Hamilton and Mary Ross, both of Glen Huron.1,3 
1901 CensusJohn F and Margret H McLean appeared on the 1901 Census of Nottawasaga Township, Simcoe County, Ontario. John was 35, born 16 June 1865 in Ontario, of Scotch origin, and was a Waggonmaker working on his own account in factory 12 months the previous year, earning $200. Also earned $150 from other sources.
Margaret was 28, born 28 Dec 1872 in Ontario, of Scotch origin.
Their children were Clarance (6), Christina (3), and Edgar S (11 months).
The family was Methodist.6 
1921 CensusJohn Francis and Margaret Hood McLean appeared on the 1921 Census of Alliston, Simcoe County, Ontario, at Center Street. They owned their single house which was plastered with lime mortar on the outside. The family's religion was Methodist.
John was 55, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ontario, of Scotch origin, worked on his own account as a baker in a bake shop.
Margaret was 49, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario.
Their children were Margaret Christina (23, bookkeeper), Edgar Sylvanus (21, salesman at a confectioners store), Roy Francis (18, bank clerk), Eva May (15), Gladys Elizabeth (9), Gordon Aubrey (9), and John Frederick Ross (7). The youngest four attended school.2 
DeathJohn died on 3 Oct 1942 in Alliston, Simcoe County, Ontario.
Information from the registration: John Francis McLean, residence Centre Street in Alliston, lived in Alliston for 30 years, male, Canadian, Scotch origin, Widower, born June 14 1863 in Ontario, age 79 years 3 months 19 days, Town Clerk for 10 years, retired in Dec 1941, wife Margaret Hood Ross, parents Duncan McLean and Mary Ann Schell, both born in Ontario. The informant was his daughter Miss Tena McLean of Alliston and burial was in Alliston Union Cemetery.7 
Last Edited27 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Gordon Aubury McLean, 1911, #046584.
  2. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Simcoe South, SD 38 - Alliston, Page 8.
  3. Ontario Marriage Registration. John F McLean & Margaret H Ross, 1894, #01173.
  4. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York East, Markham, page 46 & 47.
  5. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York West, Richmond Hill, page 22.
  6. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Simcoe, Nottawasaga Township, page 3.
  7. Ontario Death Registration. John Francis McLean, 1942, #032625.