Colin McLean1

#25961, (1868 - 1905)
FatherDuncan McLean1 (c 1823 - 1906)
MotherMary Ann Schell1 (c 1829 - )
RelationshipGrandson of Hector McLean
Extended Family
ChartsHector McLean & Mary McGillivray's children & grandchildren
Hector McLean & Mary McGillivray - 5 generations of descendants

Life Events

BirthColin McLean was born in 1868 in Markham Township, York County, Ontario.1,2
 
(with Parents) 1871 CensusColin appeared on the 1871 Census of Markham Township, York County, Ontario with his parents. He was 2 years old and born in Ontario.1 
(with Father) 1881 CensusColin appeared on the 1881 Census of Richmond Hill, York County, Ontario in the household of his widowed father. He was 12, a student, and born in Ontario.3 
(Witness) Marriage Colin McLean of Richmondhill witnessed the marriage of [his brother] William Allen McLean and Elizabeth Clement on 8 Mar 1887 in Richmond Hill, York County, Ontario.4 
DeathColin died on 13 Jul 1905 in Stouffville, Ontario.
Details from the registration: Colen McLean, age 36 years 11 months, residence Stouffville, Tailor, born in York County, Methodist, cause of death Pulmonary Tuberculosis, registered by the physician F.A. Dales.5 
Biography
COLIN McLEAN, who died in Stouffville, Ont., July 14, 1905, was a well-known, and enterprising business man in his line in Toronto, where he followed the tailor's trade. Mr McLean was born in Markham township, County York, in 1868, a son of Duncan McLean, a well-to-do farmer of that locality.
When but a child Colin McLean lost his mother, but his early training was along the lines of integrity and Christian manhood, and he grew to be a most highly esteemed citizen and Christian gentleman, leaving behind him the record of a life, although cut off in its prime, well worthy of emulation. Mr McLean married Miss Lillian Baylis, who was born in England, daughter of James and Mary W Baylis, who came to Toronto, where Mr Baylis has long been connected with the city waterworks department.
To Mr and Mrs Colin McLean was born one son, Gordon McLean, who died in June, 1905. Mr Colin McLean was a member of the Methodist Church, to the faith of which Mrs McLean also adheres. In political connection he was a Conservative, and fraternally he was identified with the Ancient Order of Foresters.2
 
Last Edited7 Sep 2021

Citations

  1. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York East, Markham, page 46 & 47.
  2. Commemorative Biographical Record of the County of York Ontario (Toronto: J H Beers & Co, 1907). Digital copy viewed on ourroots.ca, Page 597.
  3. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York West, Richmond Hill, page 22.
  4. Ontario Marriage Registration. William Allen McLean & Elizabeth Clement, 1887, #015412.
  5. Ontario Death Registration. Colen McLean, 1905, #031842.