Neil McLean1,2

#462, (c 1857 - 1932)
FatherAllan McLean2 (1823 - 1912)
MotherIsabella Malloy2 (1832 - 1914)
RelationshipGrandson of Hector McLean
Extended Family
ChartsHector McLean & Mary McGillivray's children & grandchildren
Hector McLean & Mary McGillivray - 5 generations of descendants

Children of Neil McLean and Ellen Maria Blough

Life Events

BirthNeil McLean was born circa 1857 in Upper Canada.1
 
BaptismHe was baptized in St Andrews Church, Vaughan Twp, York County, Ontario. Date not recorded.2 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusNeil appeared on the 1861 Census of Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario with his parents. He was born in Upper Canada, Church of Scotland, and was 4 years old.1 
1871 CensusHe appeared on the 1871 Census of Vaughan Twp, York County, Ontario. Neil was 13, born in Ontario, Church of Scotland, Scottish and with the Maloy family (Neil and Christina, possibly his grandparents.)3 
(with Parents) 1881 CensusHe appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. Neil was 22, born in Ontario, Canada Presbyterian, of Scotch origin, and a labourer.4 
MarriageHe married Ellen Maria Blough on 15 Sep 1886 in Toronto, York County, Ontario.
Information from certificate: Neil McLean, 28, residence Vaughan Ont, born Vaughan, bachelor, Labourer, s/o Allan & Isabella McLean, Presbyterian;
Ellen Maria Blough, 22, residence Vaughan Ont, born Vaughan Ont, spinster, d/o John & Theressa Blough, Lutheran.
Witnesses were Emma Brundritt of Toronto & Maggie Hanlin, License.5 
1891 CensusNeil and Ellen appeared on the 1891 Census of Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario. The McLean family lived in a 1 story wood house with 4 rooms. Neil was 34, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, religion Presbyterian, and was a Farm Laborer. Ellen was 27, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, and religion Presbyterian. They had two daughters, Treassia (4) and Irene (9 months.)6 
1901 CensusNeil and Ellen appeared on the 1901 Census of Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, at Teston. Niel was 43, born 19 July 1857 in Ontario, Scotch, Presbyterian, and a carpenter employee. Ellen was 38, born 29 April 1863 in Ontario, Scotch and Presbyterian. Their children were Terressa (14) and Irine (10.)7 
1911 CensusNeil and Ellen appeared on the 1911 Census of Toronto, York County, Ontario, at 76 Hook Avenue. Neil was 52, born in July 1858 in Ontario, Scotch, Presbyterian, and was a laborer working for the city 52 weeks at 50 hours/week at 25 cents/hr for total earnings of $650. Ellen was 47, born April 1864 in Ontario, of Dutch origin, and Presbyterian. With them were daughters Theresa (24), Irene (20), and nephew Frank Witherspoon (26) [related on Ellen's side].8 
DirectoryNeil McLean was listed in the 1917 Toronto directory as McLean, Neil, lab, home 71 Mavety [his cousin Angus & family was at 77 Mavety].9 
1921 CensusNeil and Ellen appeared on the 1921 Census of Toronto, Ontario, at 71 Maverty. They owned their 6 room brick house. They occupied 3 rooms and renters occupied the other 3. Neil was 63, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, labourer for the City of Toronto, earning $1500 the previous year. Ellen was 57, born in Ontario, father in USA, mother Ontario. Their children were Terressa (34, draper) and Irene (30, milliner.)10 
DeathNeil died on 26 Mar 1932 in 71 Mavety Street, Toronto, York County, Ontario.
Information from registration: Neil McLean, married, born in Ontario, 74, occupation driver, father Allen McLean born in Ontario, mother Isobel Nelson born Ontario. The informant was his wife Mrs. Ellen McLean of 71 Mavety Street. Burial in Prospect Toronto on the 28th March. Cause of death influenza.11 
BurialHe was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario.11 
Last Edited30 Aug 2014

Citations

  1. 1861 Census for Ontario "York County, Vaughan Tp (474), page 101."
  2. Microfilm of the Church Register of York County Maple Presbyterian Church register (also known as St. Andrews and St. Pauls), 1829-1912 (Family History Library, 0207904).
  3. 1871 Census for Canada, (OGW Census Project, transcript online) , "Ontario, York West (44), Vaughan Twp (b), Div 4, Page 34."
  4. 1881 Census for Canada "Ontario, Bruce North (177), a-2, page 22."
  5. Ontario Marriage Registration. McLean/Blough, #014226-86.
  6. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York West (132), Vaughan Township (e-4), page 25.
  7. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. York West (131), Vaughan (I-4), page 14.
  8. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York South (138), Ward 7 (32), page 5.
  9. The Toronto City Directory, 1917. Digitized copy available on the Internet Archive.
  10. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York West, SD 62, Page 11.
  11. Ontario Death Registration. Neil McLean, #002797-32.
  12. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Isabella Terrassa McLean, #040409-87.
  13. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Mary Irene McLean, #039269-90.